Director of Manufacturing at KWS Manufacturing in Burleson, Texas. Work with Sales, Engineering and Purchasing teams to provide cost-effective solutions to bulk material handling applications for a broad array of markets and industries. KWS has more than doubled manufacturing throughput in the past 5 years and improved quality, capability and market share through process improvements, equipment purchases, and custom equipment. Improved process for developing employees and built a cross training culture in the business.Believer in mixed improvement techniques. Lean, 5S, Continual Improvement, applying project management techniques, Lessons Learned, basic quality tools, and developing people through training and recognition.Specialties: Organizational Management, Quality, Process Development, Safety, Audit, People & Manufacturing.Supporter of the American Society for Quality International Team Excellence Award process as a three year Regional Judge and a two year Finals Judge. Worked with the 2014-15 American Society for Quality - International Team Excellence Award - Criteria Update Team.