Consulting for Alpha Measurement Solutions in Houston, TX. Led process improvement initiatives by mapping end to end processes to identify waste, productivity improvement via cross training, improve utilization of their ERP System, Barcoding, and streamline material flow through the factory.• Developed Operational Method Sheets for training and to determine value add operations.• Implemented Harvey Ball Matrix to track Cross Training progress across product lines.• Led the Implementation of Ship Assist software to interface UPS/FedEx with Alere and streamline the invoicing process.• Improve the flow by relaying out of the pack and ship department.

Led product line moves, plant expansions, plant rationalizations, make / buy opportunities, material flow improvements, cost reductions and major CapEx projects. Provided leadership and direction for 3 manufacturing engineers.• Managed plant expansion, adding 12.6K square feet of manufacturing space and 2 receiving docks while upgrading electrical and gas utilities. Project cost: $3.1M.o Completed project on time and under budget.o Achieved savings of $500K.o Improved productivity and reduced costs by deploying single-piece flow.• Spearheaded closure and relocation of Pentair production from Pelham, Al to Houston, TX. Project cost: $5M.o Outsourced machined parts, set up ERP (Oracle) system and trained operators on new processes.o Generated savings of $3M.• Served as project manager for move of electrics actuator line from Missouri City, TX to Houston, TX. Project cost: $3.1M.o Duplicated production lines in both facilities, streamlining operations without impacting customers.o Drove savings of $2M.

Directed team in developing global standards for business processes to be incorporated during Oracle implementations. Team consisted of Finance, Order Management and Operations personnel.• Oversaw team in documenting each process step for use in subsequent end-user training, helping to keep processes consistent across local and global sites.• Completed Oracle implementations at Waller, TX, Tampa, FL, Szekesfehervar, HU, Hengelo, NL and Willich, DE manufacturing sites, achieving successful project execution while leveraging global process standards under a single overarching ERP system.

Managed finished goods inventory and availability of standard product at 5 warehouses using hub and spoke distribution model for a $500M business.• Generated $40M reduction in finished goods inventory by executing ABC classification, safety stocks and pull systems with manufacturing sites, while maintaining high service levels.• Decreased lead times from 3 weeks to 5 days by creating E-Kanban system with customers and manufacturing sites to drive pull signals throughout supply chain.