Project manager specializing in integrating processes to create win-win solutions by focusing on system solutions to manufacturing, quality and process challenges. Proven track record managing the timely transfer of products from R&D into Manufacturing. Extensive management experience in high tech, high volume, automated manufacturing and engineering environments. Principle team member of four successful ERP implementations.Project Management Skills:• Proven Program & Project Management experience• Advanced understanding of project management concepts, practices & processes• Provides project communication & status reporting including issue resolution, escalation & risk management• Ensures activities are completed in an efficient manner within scope, schedule & budget• Leads regular project planning, tracking & status meetingsLean Process Design Capabilities:• Designs Lean processes utilizing Visual Factory techniques• Implements 5-S as a strategy to improve efficiency• Reduces process lead times by designing and utilizing Pull Systems• Develops and manages Kanban Systems• Designs flexibility into automated processesLeadership Abilities:• Builds strong, collaborative relationships and can interact effectively with all levels within an organization• Management of supplier selection, relationships, services & contracts• Provides direction and guidance to professional staff & technical teams• Develops and manages cross functional Corrective Action teamsSpecialties: Implements Continuous Improvement Systems using Project Management Methodology. Bridges transitions from Engineering into Manufacturing. Builds problem solving teams. Implements visual pull systems using Kanbans. Eliminates non-value added activities by merging adjacent processes.-Lean-Kanban Implementation-5-S-Team Builder-ERP Implementation-EDI Implementation-WMS Implementation-Change Management-Technical Staff Management