Connection Chemical provides customers with global sourcing solutions for chemical products within six primary markets: agriculture/feed, oilfield/energy, industrial, food/fine ingredients, waste/water treatment and soaps/detergents. Utilizing our global manufacturing partnerships, extensive market knowledge and expertise in supply-chain management, Connection Chemical delivers quality products that provide value to customers.Sales Development Manager responsible for:-new market development targeting the industrial, food, energy and public sectors-global supplier sourcing -regional sales support with product marketing and industry data-inside sales responsibilities-sales team pipeline management and corporate lead generation

InterSource Recruiting conducts retained searches regionally and nationally, focused on delivering key talent for client companies. We specialize in the recruitment of C-VP-Dir level searches in Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing and other key high-level strategic leadership areas. InterSource Recruiting places candidates within all industries including non-profits, AMLAW 100 firms, state agencies, consumer electronics and insurance.Utilized online resources to locate passive and active candidates for positions, identified direct contact information and conducted initial screening interviews to assess candidate fit.

Provided project engineering and line support for the production assembly line. Responsible for the supplier sourcing, purchase and installation of major capital equipment. Designed and implemented facility layouts to accommodate growth and to improve flow of product. Worked with technicians to assure all semi-automatic and robotic machine programs, tooling and instructions were available. Collaborated with mechanical and electrical engineers on product development/design and manufacturability of printed wiring boards.Secured funding from the US Air Force to transition the 24,000 square foot facility from functional assembly lines to flexible manufacturing cells. Responsible for layout development and implementation, capital equipment assessment and installation, and employee training. Performance 6 months after project implementation showed a 50% reduction in cycle time and a 30% reduction in overhead costs.Provided internal consulting to leadership teams across various manufacturing organizations in the Defense Systems and Electronics Group with the goal to achieve higher performance in our business units. Redesigned the organizational structures, introduced innovative pay strategies, and trained management in leadership skills.

Responsible for the training needs of semi-conductor wafer fabs in Texas, Germany and Italy. Trained employees in quality programs, total maintenance techniques and management strategies including Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma.