• Lead application and software programming for Logistics Engineering including database development and management. Some application responsibilities include authoring and publishing environments for GDLS platform Technical Manuals (TMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and other Logistics publications, workflow management and reporting tools, and various application interfaces and data engineering for automation and delivery of Log products• Lead and manage research and development planning, concept, investigation, pilot, demonstration, and business case development for new and transformative technologies and capabilities to meet requirements for the Future Force

* Lead / Implement Enterprise operational excellence and continuous improvement systems Whole System Architecture Business Model* Facilitate Enterprise Steering Team consisting of Senior Leadership to provide organizational guidance and direction.* Decompose strategic imperatives for tactical implementation establishing relevant goals and objectives, goals, and metrics using a team-centered approach to instill ownership and engagement* Change management process leader, coach, and change agent* Plan, organize, and lead organizational learning conferences to celebrate teaming successes making the company a better, more efficient member of industry and society. * Identify, lead, coach, and facilitate high performance project teams using continuous improvement, six sigma, structured problem solving, and creativity & innovation methods resulting in breakthrough performance improvement* Develop, deploy, deliver classroom and eLearning curriculum for Whole System Business Model, Change Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Innovation

*Deploy & train Design for Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma Methodology and tools enterprise wide*Lead corporate enterprise improvement initiatives*Interface with Senior Leadership (Sr. VP's) to identify, lead, and implement large scale improvement / lead change

* Scope and propose new logistics support and sustainment business* Manage performance of logistics functional team to scope, schedule, and budget* Interface with customer to manage program performance and solicit new business* Develop and maintain tracking metrics to optimize performance* Interface with Senior Program, Logistics, and Government management

* Lead large-scale programs, coordinate resources, interface with customer / user for sales, satisfaction, quality, and relationship building satisfaction and quality/schedule* Develop, implement and lead manufacturing process methods, scope and bid new build and fabrication projects; lead process improvements increasing efficiency and reducing cost / lead time* Lead welding, machining, fabrication, and vehicle build areas

* Logistics program lead for GDLS/ Gov't PMs, IPT leads, CEs, recommend program action/direction* Lead logistic and specialty engineering disciplines & coordinate design influence for: supportability, sustainment, cost, log elements, and manufacturing* Lead / Coordinate customer/end user test activities, including schedules, problem reporting, FRACAS, etc. at various test sites, including TACOM and APG* Manage program deliverables, schedules, reporting, and budgets

Lead manufacturing operations for and customer interface for approximately 1/3 of Bellwood, Illinois Transmission Plant* Very comprehensive senior manufacturing leadership position reporting to Manufacturing Director * Reluctantly left this position due to family hardship preventing relocation (long since resolved)

Successively increasing responsibilities following proven superior performance and accomplishment-driven results.VALUE MANAGER / SR. PROJECT MANAGER - 10/2004 to 12/2007* Lead Value Management, Cost Reduction, & Process Excellence, including Lean /Benchmarking, exceeding corporate targets* Lead/organize Product Innovation Cells collaborating technology development, customer/user wants, operational reqts.* Manage and drive targets through collaborative partnering and workshops with suppliers, customers, and product teams. MANUFACTURING SUPERINTENDENT - 11/2000 to 10/2004* Lead machining business unit with full P&L, budget, facilities, customer, & personnel responsibility * 400,000+ square feet, 320 hourly, 20 salary personnel, and a $4+ million monthly budget* Customer focused business development; lead quality/customer satisfaction improvement, Implement lean principles, kaizen/kanban techniques, and integrate 6 sigma methodsSTRATEGIC MARKETING / BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE MANAGER - 6/1998 to 11/2000* Champion strategic, competitive/business intelligence and analysis* Enable pursuit teams to win business through knowledge and innovative presentation.* Perform detailed competitor, M&A, product, and market studies to drive corporate directionPRODUCTION / QUALITY SUPERVISOR - 11/1996 to 06/1998