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Newington, New Hampshire

Positions held: Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, CI Performance Analyst, Quotation Manager.  Provided successful oversight, strategic leadership, team building and management of 65 employees and 13 direct reports for the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, quality and safety of commercial nuclear reactors and their related components in a union shop environment. Identified and implemented best practices, lean manufacturing principles, OEE, visual factory control and Six S to drive continuous improvements for optimized production as well as cost effective long and short-term solutions. Managed resource planning to meet production goals. Reviewed and directed the resolution of operational, manufacturing and maintenance processes. Implemented change management technics driven by strategy deployment process. Interfaced with organization department heads including engineering, QA, EHS and SCM to ensure operational competency, quality and safety. Managed full scope of staff recruitment including training, coaching, performance reviews and compensation schedules. Championed the RFQ group in facilitating all quoting activities including evaluation, prioritization, generation and presentation. Facilitated CI teams and activities. Developed standard work and Heijunka production documentation.

Kingston,Ny

Successfully directed the manufacturing operations for this semiconductor component manufacturer.Managed 35 employees and four (4) direct reports. Coordinated purchasing, production and shipping.Continuously reviewed and directed the resolution of operational, manufacturing and maintenance processes.Responsible for creating, coordinating and monitoring scheduling and production planning.Successfully directed employees in the engineering, manufacturing and quality of semiconductor components.Managed resource planning to meet production goals. Ensured efficient, clean and safe operations. Worked closely with QA Department to detect and rectify all manufacturing and vendor quality issues.Communicated with clients regarding engineering, production concerns and delivery schedule updates.Skilled with all phases of staff recruitment, training, coaching, performance reviews and compensation schedules.

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operation of a national rail car component manufacturer.Successfully directed employees and direct reports in the engineering, fabrication and assembly, quality, support and assembly of rail car components.Responsible for all resource planning to meet weekly production goals.Initiated and spearheaded reorganization of factory layout in order to create improved manufacturing flow efficiency and continuity.Responsible for capital equipment evaluations and purchases.Developed a scheduling matrix program in conjunction with an ERP system (Profit Fab) for each workstation to be monitored by employees and management.Created written procedures and provided training for employees in the proper machine operation and maintenance.Created a rolling inventory spreadsheet to accurately track serialized product.Worked closely with QA Department in detecting and rectifying manufacturing / vendor quality issues.Routinely communicated with clients regarding engineering and production concerns as well delivery schedule updates.Improved and maintained employee morale under duress circumstances resulting in enhanced quality, on time deliveries and customer satisfaction. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, coaching and motivating. Conducted performance reviews and recommended salary actions for factory and administrative employees.Managed plant operations to ensure efficient, clean and safe operations.

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operation of a 32+ million dollar global commercial lighting manufacturer.Successfully directed 100+ employees and seven direct reports in the manufacturing, quality, support and assembly functions of the entire operation.Reviewed KPI reports and other production indicators daily in order to direct the resolution of operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems. Proactive in the prevention of operational delays.Responsible for the coordination of purchasing, production and shipping.Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the efficient and economical scheduling of production.Managed plant operations to ensure efficient, clean and safe operations.Continuously reviewed and improved the manufacturing process using lean principles.Conducted performance reviews and recommended salary actions for employees.Utilized MRP system (MAPICS) and Kanban system for inventory control, BOM’s, scheduling and production planning.

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operation of an 8+ million dollar plastic orthopedic medical components manufacturer.Successfully directed 60 employees in the manufacturing and support functions of a high-precision multi axis machine shop with strict adherence to company policies and procedures.Successfully increased customer satisfaction and confidence through strong relationship management, resulting in higher sales. Increased production and quality per capita output up to 40% from 2004-2005 by developing fixtures and jigs to eliminate steps in the manufacturing process. Batched similar product lines to reduce setup times, implemented in process quality procedures and investing in new and efficient capital equipment.Created a strong team spirit and improved employee morale by developing, motivating and coaching employees.Responsible for consistently meeting or exceeding established weekly production goals.Established production schedules weekly for all shifts.Successfully initiated the implementation of an ERP system and developed manufacturing validation processes to ensure ISO, GMP, and FDA compliance.

Responsible for the start up of an assembly operation of multi axis precision machine tool turning centers.Developed assembly production process, including plant lay out.Conferred with management and engineering to establish production and quality control standards.Effectively developed and implemented operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.Responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating, training and motivating employees.Responsible for providing leadership to assembly staff.Accountable for meeting deadlines efficiently to achieve company production goals.

Directed a team of 18 employees in a precision machine shop consisting of multi axis milling, 2 axis turning, grinding (OD, ID, surface), welding and assembly. Directed four mechanical engineers in prototype and machine design for clients.Performed quoting, scheduling, purchasing, invoicing and payroll functions.Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and employee development. Calculated cost comparisons and production timelines to ensure cost efficiency. Ensured customer satisfaction by utilizing quality circles in the manufacturing process.Responsible for growing and maintaining account base.Monitored and maintained machinery and facility. Created and coordinated employee work schedules and reviewed overtime control. Reviewed blueprints for accuracy and manufacturing routing procedures.Awarded jobs based upon quality, delivery and competitive pricing to subcontractors.