RCI specializes in driving enterprise value through operational excellence.

• Total P&L responsibility for the complete operational activities within the joint venture inclusive in assisting the parent organizations in the formulation and execution of strategic planning for the joint venture. • Direct and coordinate all TPS, TIE/ lean manufacturing activities within the JV.• The coordination of the entire transformation process of raw materials, labor, etc, into the finished goods we supply to the marketplace. (i.e. material management activities, manufacturing… Show more • Total P&L responsibility for the complete operational activities within the joint venture inclusive in assisting the parent organizations in the formulation and execution of strategic planning for the joint venture. • Direct and coordinate all TPS, TIE/ lean manufacturing activities within the JV.• The coordination of the entire transformation process of raw materials, labor, etc, into the finished goods we supply to the marketplace. (i.e. material management activities, manufacturing engineering, production, purchasing, maintenance, logistics, etc.)• Direct OEM Sales responsibility for Air Induction Systems for Chrysler and After-market filtration products• Recognized in 2001 as the leading manufacturing facility by the State of Tennessee. Received Top awards from Honda, Toyota, GM, and Mitsubishi for outstanding performance annually since 2000. Show less

• Responsibilities included the training, implementation, and development of lean manufacturing concepts (TPS, TIE, CTR,) throughout the North American Manufacturing facility base and new acquisitions.• Spearheaded the turn around of a sub-performing acquisition with annual losses of 8.4 million into a market leader with 109 million in sales and 2.3 million in profit annually within 19 months utilizing lean manufacturing concepts, downsizing, outsourcing strategies, leveraged purchasing… Show more • Responsibilities included the training, implementation, and development of lean manufacturing concepts (TPS, TIE, CTR,) throughout the North American Manufacturing facility base and new acquisitions.• Spearheaded the turn around of a sub-performing acquisition with annual losses of 8.4 million into a market leader with 109 million in sales and 2.3 million in profit annually within 19 months utilizing lean manufacturing concepts, downsizing, outsourcing strategies, leveraged purchasing, and TQM concepts.• Developed and deployed leading-edge strategic planning process throughout North America and Asian oper. driving the organization to increase Net Income by 32% CAGR; (27 million to 109 million) over the last 5 yrs. • Manufacturing facilities led the industry in customer quality awards: Chrys. Gold Pentastar, FordQ1, Toyota’s Superior Award. GM, targets of excellence etc. continually ranking as one of the top OEM suppliers in the world.• Successful implementation of QS9000 and ISO 14000 management systems within 15 manufacturing sites across NA and the Pacific Rim. An industry leader in fully integrated /registered QS9000, ISO 14000 and Health/Safety Management Systems. Show less

• TPS/lean manufacturing facility leader. Implemented JIT, Jidoka, Hejunka, cellular manufcaturing and Poke-Yoke • Championed Quality for the global supply of automotive and OEM hoses at Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels• Reduced scrap and rework by 1.31 million annually within 87 million annual sales facility.• Implemented TQM principles/Tools and deployed an integrated product/customer team structure.• Successful development of reliability engineering department, laboratory and… Show more • TPS/lean manufacturing facility leader. Implemented JIT, Jidoka, Hejunka, cellular manufcaturing and Poke-Yoke • Championed Quality for the global supply of automotive and OEM hoses at Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels• Reduced scrap and rework by 1.31 million annually within 87 million annual sales facility.• Implemented TQM principles/Tools and deployed an integrated product/customer team structure.• Successful development of reliability engineering department, laboratory and testing procedures. Show less

• Implemented JIT systems and activities including Kanbans, work cells, level, and average loading and visual control systems (Andon)• Managed and integrated all support activities for manufacturing including logistics, purchasing, quality, engineering, and maintenance. Mebane NC facility. Annual sales of 57 million.

• Total Profit & Loss responsibility for 17 million in annual sales within radar and missile guidance systems.• Successful process development, launch, and production of the hell fire heat signature detection cone.• Complete site responsibilities included logistics, production, engineering, and quality.

• Total P&L and Project Management responsibility for numerous multi-million dollar high rise office complexes, land development, and residential construction.