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Oakland, California, US

I oversee automation contracts and distribution center projects. I supervise and coach a team of direct reports, and develop the overall facility layout for both existing and new distribution centers, including automated garment conveyance systems and workstations. I prepare and evaluate RFQs, interview contractors and suppliers, and maintain schedules. My.

Concord, CA, US

I was hired as Director and promoted to VP. I managed engineering design, development, installation, and operation of all manufacturing equipment and production processes. I led the transition of electro-spinning process from a university research lab into volume manufacturing, operated equipment, designed and coordinated improvements to processes and.

I was brought in as a Consultant and earned a FT position in 2011. I managed relationships and B2B integration with the company’s Technology and Service partners. I handled all aspects of partner relationships, including contract development, negotiations, and renewals, and reviewed business operations and performance metrics against strategic initiatives..

I consulted with small to medium-sized businesses to provide expertise and support on industrial engineering matters, with projects primarily focused on material handling automation and process improvements. Clients included:→ InnoPath Software – Designed and implemented comprehensive contract management system using SharePoint WSS. Served as a PM for the.

Fremont, CA, US

I was brought on board to implement automation systems required to support manufacturing of photovoltaic tubes. I recruited and managed team in specification, development, and installation of factory-wide Material Handling System. Among my accomplishments:❖Consolidated equipment and capacity requirements from 9 process-engineering groups into a single.

• Coordinated the design, procurement and installation of all material handling equipment and supporting infrastructure for the worldwide manufacturing facility.
• Developed and organized the overall manufacturing process flow and assembly documentation for all operational elements associated with the manufacture and test of ten unique product families.
• Led cross functional teams for the outsourcing of products to contract manufacturers including site evaluation, training and document support.
• Managed Tier One supplier relationships by providing technical support, process improvement/verification, BOM structuring and capacity analysis.
• Recognized in the February 2001 issue of Modern Materials Handling for outstanding achievement.

Milpitas, CA, US

• Expanded and improved the efficiency and capacity of the worldwide manufacturing operations organization. Facilitated manufacturing improvement projects across three product departments and global geographies.
• Recruited and directed a staff of Industrial Engineers, Project Managers, Manufacturing Consultants and cross- functional teams consisting of up to twelve facility planners, contractors and suppliers.
• Contributed in the development of worldwide manufacturing strategic plans with executive management
• Structured investment plans for the process equipment and facilities modifications required to support a worldwide $2.5B manufacturing operation.
• Executed the transition of manufacturing operations from Mountain View to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin including the design and development of a 50,000 square ft. addition to the existing manufacturing building.

Fremont, California, US

• Directed all department activities focused on exceeding corporate goals and objectives.
• Coordinated department efforts related to the introduction of the 1995 Toyota Tacoma truck.
• Developed and maintained master changeover schedules including equipment, process, manpower requirements and budgets for the 1992 Toyota Corolla/Geo Prizm model changeover project and new axle sub-assembly area (total.
• Chosen by Toyota plant management to supervise and evaluate the assembly of prototype vehicles in Japan.