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Lady Lake, Fl, Us

Consulting in company startups and efficiency improvements in all industries. Led several companies both Internationally into the Best-in-Class status and the benchmark for industries. Implementing strategic business plans that align with company visions through lean techniques. Developed GAP analysis for facilities to improve efficiency and EBIT. Successfully led companies to transition to expanded markets in commercial, aerospace, and medical product lines. Specializing in Quality Systems, Operations Management, Leadership Alignment, Technology and Systems Implementation and Efficiency Improvements. Currently serving in the Director of Quality position in a company.

The position is an eighteen-month contract that was based on the transition of a company to a new corporate owner. I created a transition strategy and executed the transitional plan which included increased financial viability, employee stability, mentoring a management staff to improved quality performance. Strategy included strategic training, cross functionality, ISO 9000 compliance and a lean operational culture that resulted an accountable organization. Reversed a company’s financials to a profitable EBIT and increased profitability by 300%. Created an empowered workforce that drove improvements, accountability and profitability through mentorship and an enhanced communication.• Created and re-aligned a management structure based on lean practice incorporation• Reduced unplanned downtime by 55% and invoked a preventive maintenance program• Led an accountability structure and reduced headcount by 15% while increasing output by 33%

Exton, Pennsylvania, Us

Reported to the President/CEO and serving as an integral member of the Board of Directors. Responsible for the development of USSC’s operational management strategy and the development of the organization’s operational strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the general operational realms and in the development of a world-class lean manufacturing facility. Responsible to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Essential Functions• Developed a vision for operational excellence supported by an operational strategic plan. This plan supported rapid growth, improve profitability and exceeded customer’s requirements.• Provided day-to-day leadership and management to an operation’s organization that mirrored the adopted mission and core values of the company. • Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provided timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company. • Motivated and led a high performance management team and provided mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program. • Maintained continuous lines of communication, keeping the President/CEO informed of all critical issues. Oversaw, directed, and organized the work of the operations team.• Promoted a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that valued learning and a commitment to quality.• Mentored and developed staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

General manager of a Pratt & Whitney Amercon facility which produces a variety of aerospace products with a focused entity on airfoil machining. Success in the operation of this P&L includes: increasing sales by one hundred and seventy percent with no increased costs or headcounts, the highest customer satisfaction ratings, a flawless environmental health and safety record, unmatched productivity improvements, world class quality improvements, and the highest competitive excellence rating within United Technologies. Successfully created a market for foreign companies to place turbine airfoil work within the domestic facility.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Led an organization to superior performance and quality levels. Managed production, manufacturing engineering, quality and environmental health and safety. Increased quality performance to world class status and improved productivity to unmatched levels. Improved scrap, repair, and rework costs by 85% to a .7% cost of sales level. Reduced environmental, health and safety recordable incidents by 67%. Improved EBIT by 22% in a reduced volume (34%) environment.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Managed one of the largest quality organizations at Pratt & Whitney and attained the highest standards of excellence in customer reviews. Led the organziation to cost of poor quality improvments by implementing six sigma techniques. Organized the prodcution flaw to new levels of lean performance by implementing value stream mapping, kanbans, pull manufacturing, moving assmebly lines and other lean strategies. Improved the cost of poor quality by 44% and compliance improvement by 88%.  Reduced customer complaints by 55% and increased six sigma processes by 120%. Reduced environmental and safety recordable incidents by 35%.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Managed the quality organization for procurment products in the mature engine market. Served as the central contact with the cutomer for quality inquiries. Implemented a quality clinic process and a robust inspection program meeting regulatory requirements. Implemented an immediate problem resolution organization for mature military engine programs. Reduced nonconformance activity by 35% and improved cost of poor quality by 42%.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

Led a quality organziation that had cognizance for all internationally procurred products. Established a quality system for a Pratt & Whitney foreign entity and managed the implementation of an accredited AS9100 quality system. Responsible for quality assurance, six sigma, quality control, quality engineering and regulatory compliance.

East Hartford, Ct, Us

International Supplier Quality ManagerLed a team of Quality professionals to improve the cost of poor quality to <1%, establish the quality systems in in several new and existing international facilities while indoctrinating process certification Lean Manufacturing ManagerIntroduced and developed lean manufacturing techniques within Pratt & Whitney and within the forging, casting, fabrication, machining, composite and special process supply base.Assembly and Test Engineering ManagerDeveloped a team of engineers who were responsible for the development of new engine programs and supervised the indoctrination of the production from the research and development stage.Production ManagerManaged several departments of manufacturing to deliver a variety of machined and fabricated aerospace parts.

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