Lead the quality and continuous improvement functions within a rapidly growing wood fabrication company. • Development of production quality control specifications and documentation.• Develop, implement and maintain production work order process.• Author SOPs and work instructions. Lead training related to operational work instructions and quality functions.• Responsible for the management of non-conformances through customer contact, investigation, root cause analysis, CAPA… Show more Lead the quality and continuous improvement functions within a rapidly growing wood fabrication company. • Development of production quality control specifications and documentation.• Develop, implement and maintain production work order process.• Author SOPs and work instructions. Lead training related to operational work instructions and quality functions.• Responsible for the management of non-conformances through customer contact, investigation, root cause analysis, CAPA development and implementation.• Collaborate with operations regarding production efficiency and material cost containment projects. Show less

Led four Plant Managers responsible for compressed gas filling and blending within their respective facilities. These facilities supported industrial, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and the Midwest region. Personally accountable for the Safety, Quality, Productivity and P&L for those personnel and facilities. Additional responsibilities include project and process management to support safety, cost reduction and sales growth… Show more Led four Plant Managers responsible for compressed gas filling and blending within their respective facilities. These facilities supported industrial, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and the Midwest region. Personally accountable for the Safety, Quality, Productivity and P&L for those personnel and facilities. Additional responsibilities include project and process management to support safety, cost reduction and sales growth. • Implemented and refined product supply paths thus decreasing cost and increasing capabilities. • Championed safety using, behavioral observation, audits, safety committee participation, hazard and root cause analysis, instilling personnel and team accountability • Facilitated the introduction of a new product resolving safety and compliance requirements, logistics, and training concerns.• Fostered collaboration between operations and sales functions by emphasizing customer focus, increasing communication and operations customer contact. Show less

Assisted Plant Manager in the operation of a specialty gas filling and blending facility. Responsible for the safety, DOT compliance, quality, productivity and cost containment of the Shipping and Receiving department. Additional responsibilities included training, asset management, facility organization and leading the safety committee.• Transformed departmental culture into a customer focused, team orientated and personally accountable model.• Lead the reorganization of work areas… Show more Assisted Plant Manager in the operation of a specialty gas filling and blending facility. Responsible for the safety, DOT compliance, quality, productivity and cost containment of the Shipping and Receiving department. Additional responsibilities included training, asset management, facility organization and leading the safety committee.• Transformed departmental culture into a customer focused, team orientated and personally accountable model.• Lead the reorganization of work areas, departments, and product flow using Lean principles to improve safety, compliance and productivity.• Identified and implemented cost containment plans for asset utilization and freight expenses resulting in significant capital and operational cost reductions. Show less

Lead and managed an FDA regulated, pharmaceutical gas filling, blending and distribution facility. Responsible for the safety, DOT Compliance, customer service, quality, productivity, and cost containment.• Lead and managed the transition of a small family owned business into an international corporation.• Championed the Behavioral Safety initiative decreasing safety incidents.• Designed and executed facility organization, product flow, and inventory plans minimizing… Show more Lead and managed an FDA regulated, pharmaceutical gas filling, blending and distribution facility. Responsible for the safety, DOT Compliance, customer service, quality, productivity, and cost containment.• Lead and managed the transition of a small family owned business into an international corporation.• Championed the Behavioral Safety initiative decreasing safety incidents.• Designed and executed facility organization, product flow, and inventory plans minimizing waste.• Developed and implemented production standards, manpower and equipment balancing increasing productivity.• Assisted in the development of and facilitated the execution of multiple pharmaceutical product validations to comply with FDA regulations. Show less

Supervised approximately 50 unionized employees which manufactured cleaners and disinfectants. These personnel were divided into two operational functions, liquid blending and bottling during the overnight production shift. Responsible for maintaining the safety and the productivity of these personnel.• Managed by being on the floor, listening, following through and nurturing accountability.• Fostered housekeeping and safety initiatives using “What’s In It For Me” (WIIFM)

Managed production in a specialty compressed gas filling and blending facility. Responsible for the safety and productivity of 18 personnel across three departments. Additional duties included project management, technical customer support, and hazardous emergency response• Reorganized production groups empowering group leaders to make decisions and control departmental functions.• Developed and provided facility specific training regard OSHA core requirements.• Assisted in the… Show more Managed production in a specialty compressed gas filling and blending facility. Responsible for the safety and productivity of 18 personnel across three departments. Additional duties included project management, technical customer support, and hazardous emergency response• Reorganized production groups empowering group leaders to make decisions and control departmental functions.• Developed and provided facility specific training regard OSHA core requirements.• Assisted in the development of Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Planning (RMP)• Extensive hazardous material emergency response experience including medical, Level A specialist and Incident Command.• Provided technical expertise in the design of hazardous material processes and equipment.• Lead the mitigation of a 16,000 cylinder hazardous materials liability• Managed facility renovation, expansion and multiple new production process installation projects. Show less