Thirty-plus years of progressive responsibility in the following areas of manufacturing; Production, Inventory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Maintenance, Process Improvement, Environmental Health & Safety, and Product Development. Extensive experience in consumer pet products and retail store fixtures.Self-motivated with high expectations for workplace safety, cleanliness, and organization. Treat all members in the organization with respect, and work diligently to ensure employees are provided the proper resources to succeed in their specific area of responsibility. Believe in empowering employees to make independent decisions in the best interest of the company and to share their ideas with others. A team player who constantly strives to add value. Very thorough, timely in completing tasks, and consistently achieve good results and deliver on all expectations. Proven success in building and managing teams to meet desired results.A diverse amount of technical experience in many areas of manufacturing. Familiar with Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP), computer aided drafting software (AutoCad & Solidworks), and various independent product testing agencies (UL, ETL, and CSA). In depth understanding of procedures and techniques used to support the development of product, and processes used to improve overall customer value. Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, and a natural knack for improving processes.
Listed skills include Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and 14 others.