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Operations leader with 20 years of experience in multiple industries including building materials, medical device, and defense. Proficient in change management, post-acquisition integration, lean methodologies, business development, supply chain optimization, and other core business practices. Experience leading teams of 20+ engineers, 150+ direct labor employees, managing a P&L > $50M and a CAPEX budget >$50M.Specialties: manufacturing, building materials, medical device, leadership, engagement, engineering, problem solving, innovating, contract management, project management, budgeting, P&L ownership, entrepreneurial whole system improvements, change management, culture change and improvement, process improvement, value stream mapping, quantitative analysis, supply chain management, sourcing, procurement, MRO purchase cost reductions, warehousing, LEAN manufacturing, SAP implementation, freight contracting and distribution management, inventory management, production planning, with international and military experience, post-acquisition integration, forecasting, business development, sales cycle optimization.