• Manage Packing production, Shipping, Grounds, Housekeeping, and Stores departments, thus directing 5 supervisors and team leaders as well as 75 team members.• Planned, managed and controlled all aspects of the operation in order to provide the highest level of customer service at the lowest cost. • Liaison person to the General Manager implemented and managed operational plans.• Brought inventory accuracy to 99.97% for the first time in 30 years.• Reduced headcount of staff in line with business needs, thus saving customer approximately $600,000. • Maintained and implemented plans to establish productivity, safety standards, quality, cost control, and employee morale.• Worked with HR to establish hiring criteria to best suit the needs of operations.• Developed “Packing Criteria” to allow shifts to be able to plan for any situation.• Worked with safety manager to update procedures to insure safety throughout the facility.• Official “Powered Industrial Vehicle” individual who oversees certification for all new hires and recertification’s for the site.

• Develop new division for company including setting up the warehouse and prioritizing inventory depending on usage.• Conduct site assessments for new business.• Recruit new business from existing customers. • Create proposals and project plans for new business/contracts.• Meet with senior executives to develop viable solutions for existing issues.• Eliminate supply chain restraints to insure the best customer service possible• Analysis other departments for inefficiencies and waste while providing the means for “continuous improvement” and embracing the benefits of cultural change.• Implement mini “Kaizen” events and a “5 S” standard of work practices.• Develop value streams through all areas of work to increase efficiencies/reduce costs and hold employees accountable.• Develop and implement operational plans for short, medium and long term goals.• Motivate and oversee operational/functional areas from production planning to finished product installation.• Provide structure and ownership of processes and procedures through customer service, manufacturing, quality control.• Establish partnerships with vendors to obtain best pricing through volume buying and consignment while holding the vendor accountable to insure that production/scheduling is accurate and on time.• Train/certify employees on “Industrial Powered Vehicles”, Back and Lift Training, HAZCOM, Fall Protection.• Conduct routine inspections of the warehouse/work areas for unsafe practices or equipment.• Create Supply Chain Strategies in order to meet corporate goals and/or objectives.• Minimize product defects/damage service calls through customer order management/site order management.• Advise on international shipping procedures as well as domestic for LTL/freight / small packages thereby providing the best service at the lowest cost for the customer.

• Oversee Production and Assembly of Optical Position Markers and the building of all equipment, to be shipped out.• Oversee both Shipping and Receiving.• Develop and implement Production Schedules based on sales forecasts.• Train / Cross Train employees to be efficient in all aspects of production.• Work with Engineering in the development of new products and prototypes.• Seek out and negotiate with new vendors to obtain better materials at lower costs.• Handle all procurement, requisitions and inventory management.• Conduct weekly cycle counts and monthly inventory.• Stay abreast of procurement developments to enable and facilitate quality data collection and representation to the Board.• Conduct research, analysis and delivery of high-quality / timely responses to customer inquiries.• Conduct and analyze market trends and provide both written and oral briefings to staff.• Creates BOM’s, BOO’s, Work Instructions, SOP’s• ISO 9000 Internal Audit Training• Update and track progress on identified opportunities.• Put together research findings in written and oral formats.• Ensure that quality is met.• Act as a customer support manager for both domestic and international clients and follow up to ensure the resolution of all issues.• “Train the Trainer” certification for Industrial Powered Vehicles• Certify employees to conform to all OSHA requirements. Ex.: Hazcom, Lock-out/Tag-out, etc.• Knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Power-point, Word, Works, Project Management

• Managed all 5 Departments including: production, shipping, finish, final assembly and custom.• By providing managerial oversight to various departments, I was able to save the company over $500,000 per year in expenses.• Instituted and Implemented new and “Lean” procedures for the workforce, which impacted lead times.• Maintained effective communication with Cabinetcraft’s President and Vice President with regard to all production issues.• Motivated and led a diverse team of employees to fulfill established objectives and achieve the desired results in a timely manner• Developed “Work Smarts” with the production team to reduce expenses and to increase efficiency.• Identified new vendors, resulting in cost savings.• Increased profits by calculating weekly and monthly production figures and comparing it to previous production requirements and timelines.• Approved purchase orders and maintained appropriate inventory levels.• Held daily production meetings with management and team leaders to determine status of current projects.• Determined project progress against time restraints and develop a plan to communicate changes and daily issues.• P & L responsibility and accountability for all aspects of production.• Reduced warranty costs by providing an “as needed” special field interaction customer service.• Improved customer retention and generated new referral business.• Developed and launched new prototypes which increased sales and overall profits and reduce warranty costs.• Calculated monthly production bonuses, conducted quality audits and delegated tasks accordingly.