Lead the implementation of new products for customers and oversee product change management initiatives. Develop and document comprehensive product assembly and packaging plans. Assist in ensuring that product asset characteristics are accurately identified and maintained within the company's ERP part files. This includes identifying and addressing all regulatory requirements for parts, such as RoHS, REACH, and FDA UDI compliance. Contribute to and spearhead process review and improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Provide support to management on special projects as needed, leveraging my expertise to drive results.

Ensure production results that meet customer order demand, product specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes. Compile and report OTD, Efficiency, Productivity, and Quality KPI’s to management team at daily Gemba walk. Provide leadership to multiple production teams on both 1st and 2nd shifts. Drive continuous improvement through Lean / Six Sigma principles. Part of leadership team for new product and change implementations. Perform personnel evaluations through mid-year and annual PDA’s.

Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of product production. Ensure that conforming product is delivered to customers on-time and in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008). A major contributor to the company exceeding our largest customer's on-time order delivery goal of 95%, consistently achieving a 98% rate. My contributions towards this include: reviewing & planning for required equipment needs; working with the Purchasing Dept. as well as directly with suppliers to ensure material will be available as needed; reviewing and integrating staffing resources into the production schedule as needed; and maintaining an active dialogue with customer interfaces to keep them informed on timelines and gating factors. I have served in a leadership role to multiple departments including Production, Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, and Quality Control. A contributor to company's readiness for ISO 9001:2008 Registration and subsequent Annual Audits. Project Lead for company's Risk Analysis & Evaluation in preparation for ISO 13485 - Medical Devices Registration. A power user of company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, serving as a secondary resource to company Vice President in data maintenance as well as development of ERP functionality. Designed and implemented a Quality Control database that streamlined and automated the prioritization protocol for inspecting incoming material.

Lead a coordinated effort with other on-duty staff to promote a safe and positive member experience. Responsible for ensuring the general operating functions were completed. First responder for emergencies.

Owned and operated a dog walking and pet sitting service within Waukesha County. Handled all aspects of company operations including marketing and development and maintenance of company website. Was bonded, insured, and maintained an active membership within a state recognized pet sitters association.

Responsible for the establishment and implementation of new mutual funds on the company's transfer agent systems platform. Project managed conversions of existing mutual fund companies transfer agency data (accounts, history, etc.) to and/or from the Transfer Agency. The role required management of multiple conversion projects simultaneously as well as active communication with multiple internal groups, external vendors, and the customer - often times including high ranking company officials. Major accomplishments include: establishing a defined set of procedures and workflow for new fund implementation; the creation of data repositories for maintaining information critical to new fund setup and conversion; the creation of a formal system to effectively communicate information pertaining to new mutual fund implementation to appropriate resources within the Transfer Agency and other associated groups within Fund Services.

Managed a team of 8-12 people and was responsible for the timely and accurate processing of income derived from clients mutual fund positions. Through my leadership team consistently exceeded processing goals and deadlines. Major accomplishments: development and implementation of an automated method of processing income; successfully managed the conversion of over 100,000 client accounts and 10,000 mutual fund positions resulting from three different bank mergers.

Coached youth boys soccer team for three years starting at U11. Responsible for holding tryouts and selecting qualified players for the team. Planned and executed team practices. Worked to develop individual player and team skills, knowledge of rules, and stressed displaying good sportsmanship. Evaluated talent and developed game plan strategies.