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I have 20 yrs of executive management experience in leading start-ups, expansions, and turnarounds of companies in the US and abroad.Decreased labor costs that directly increased earnings by 77%. (1.1M to 1.5M)Personally went to Taiwan to setup logistics and develop the supply chain that allowed Hitachi PC to introduce the world's first 166MHZ-notebook computer.I lead the turnaround of a satellite radio manufacturing division of a government contractor that took a 26K product that lost money previously and produced virtually the same product but for a sale price of 15K and made a substantial profit.I started a Lean culture in a foreign country that resulted in the highest historical levels of quality and productivity so the parent company moved all manufacturing to Puerto Rico.Created JIT shop floor strategy, reduced lead-time from 30 to only five days, totally eliminated backorders, achieved and maintained no overtime for 16 consecutive months.Full P&L responsibility for the strategic planning, start-up, staffing, budgeting, technology, operations and leadership of the largest of the corporation's 14 worldwide manufacturing facilities. Recruited management team (e.g., Materials, Purchasing, Production, Industrial Engineering, Test Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Finance). I was the first employee in this operation which eventually grew to 720.Specialties: Expertise includes: · Lean Manufacturing · Facilities/Capital Improvement · Six Sigma/Total Quality
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RetiredPart Time Sep 2013 - Present
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PartnerProfitline Solutions 2003 - 2011Performing mentoring for Glocap and MicroMentor
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PartnerProfitline Solutions Sep 2003 - Nov 2008Industries we served:Electrical Equipment Manufacturer,Sheet Metal Furniture Manufacturer,Low Voltage Wire Manufacturer,Mobile Terminal Manufacturer,Government Contractor,Computer Manufacturer,Fiber Optic Systems and Component Manufacturer
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PartnerProfitline Solutions 2002 - 2008
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Supply ChainPentel 2005 - 2008
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ConsultantRosens Electric 2003 - 2005
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Vp Of ManufacturingAlphion Jun 2001 - Feb 2003Fiber Optic start-up
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Vp Of OperationsAlphion Corporation Jan 2001 - Jan 2003Recruited by CEO to create supply partners, reduce burn rate, develop partnerships with critical process providers, develop the manufacturing strategy, locate a Clean-Room site , and implement an ERP system.Achievements: Located Clean-Room site and delivered completed in less than 90 days Cancelled two cash-flow draining contracts with minimal cash impactInitiated the start of the ISO 9000 processDecreased rent by 50% via new location Moved supplier from cost plus to fixed price for development Developed relationship with Rutgers reliability expertsLeading the ERP implementation Started the Contract Manufacturers surveys, to narrow our options to the best fitDeveloped long-term partnerships with critical supply chain contract manufacturers.Initiated consistent communications with suppliers
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Vp Of ManufacturingKeane Page 2 Jan 2000 - Jan 2001Recruited by General Manager to increase output of this new start-up acquisition by 5X, move from 30,000 sq. ft facility to 130,000 sq. ft facility, develop the team, create the strategies (Lean, Total Quality, Six Sigma, and Class "A" ERP) to sustain 5X growth, and implement JD Edwards ERP system.Achievements: Increased out-put by 100% Q4 vs. Q3 by applying lean manufacturing techniquesMoved facility over one month period with less than 3 days lost timeStarted cellular manufacturing that increased out put from 40 per day to 95 per day Implemented MESA shop floor management system in 3 monthsIncreased first pass yields from 42% to 74%Increased output of most significant customer by 400%
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Vp Of ManufacturingJdsu Sep 1998 - Jun 2000Turnaround of purchased company -
Vice President Of OperationsRuss Bassett Company Jan 1998 - Jan 2000Recruited by the President to reduce the cost of goods sold, implement the MAPICS ERP system, start the purchasing strategy to reduce materials costs, increase inventory turns, develop the management team, create the Total Quality/Six Sigma quality program, decrease equipment down time, develop the strategy for build to order using lean manufacturing methods, and make Russ Bassett a world class sheet metal fabrication company.
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Director Of OperationsHitachi, Pc Corporation Jan 1996 - Jan 1998Recruited by this independent start-up organization to develop and implement the manufacturing strategies that allowed Hitachi PC to become a tier one player. Responsible for insuring the successful launching of new products every 2 months. Hitachi went from the bottom of the list of competitors (103) to number (10) in 8 months, an industry record.Achievements:Reduced manufacturing costs from $47 to $20 per unit, while increasing output from 20 units per day to 400.Achieved 96% on time delivery and 100% customer service satisfaction by developing the Sales and Operating Planning system in conjunction with the Master Schedule.Started the Supply Chain partnership program with our Taiwan and Japanese suppliers that reduced our defects from 5 per unit to 5 per 100 units. Established a joint effort with Japan to develop the Lean shop floor system that avoided relocation costs for savings of $2,000,000.Formed 6 work cells within 90 days and reduced lead-time from 14 to 3 days. Combined JIT and ERP II Systems to reduce WIP from seven weeks to only five days.Decreased costs of goods sold by 20% through a more aggressive control of the purchasing costs.
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Director Of OperationsKeane Page 3 Jan 1991 - Jan 1996Hired by President/CEO of this contract manufacturer to orchestrate an aggressive entrepreneurial turnaround of the manufacturing operations by introducing Lean manufacturing methods. Given complete autonomy for creating and implementing a business strategy of Lean/SixSigma designed to reduce costs, improve quality and productivity, and re-establish customer credibility.Achievements:Reduced manufacturing overhead costs from $3.9 to $1 million, manpower from 265 to 104 employees, and lead-time from 20 to only 5 days, all within the first year.Took a product selling for 26K that was losing money and re-engineered the manufacturing processes that allowed our sales department to sell it for 15K and make a profit.Created 16 work cells within 120 days and reduced labor costs by 60% Established a self-managed work team concept (union employees), which resulted in a reduction in product defects from five per unit to zero.Designed and implemented a plant-wide TQM program, decreased Quality Department staffing requirements from 28 to only three employees, and achieved a 70% increase in quality yields.Increased on-time delivery from 75% to 100%, a critical factor in the subsequent win of a $20 million contract.
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Director Of OperationsFrederick Engineering Jan 1989 - Jan 1991Responsible for this start-ups cost of goods sold, for the manufacturing organization of this 5 million-dollar manufacturing company. Provided a complete program of strategic manufacturing planning/development to facilitate significant projected growth.Achievements:Increased COGS inventory turns from 2.6 to 4.9 (well-above industry reported standards for 1990).Increased net profits by 5% by capitalizing upon availability of R&D tax credits and donating excess inventory to IRS specified organizations.Designed and directed the implementation of a Class "A" MRP II System and a World Class Manufacturing Performance Measurement Program.Reduced warranty returns from 10 to only one per month.Implemented a cycle count perpetual inventory system that yielded quantity accuracy of 98.6% and dollar accuracy of 99.6%.Established the TQM program that achieved a first test yield of 97.5% and final quality ratings of 99%.
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Plant ManagerCirtek/National Jan 1988 - Jan 1989Recruited to direct the start-up of this 10 million-dollar printed circuit board manufacturer in Puerto Rico. Wrote strategic manufacturing objectives, defined personnel and technological resources, detailed quality and productivity performance standards, and established total preventive maintenance programs. Recruited plant management team to direct Production, Quality, Sales, Facilities, Engineering and Finance.Achievements:Designed a Total Quality Control program that met the criteria for positioning Cirtek as a qualified vendor to Motorola, Digital, GE and Hewlett Packard.Led the installation of the first manufacturing performance measurement systems.Relocated to Baltimore to provide management oversight and direct the implementation of strategies successfully initiated in Puerto Rico.
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Plant ManagerKeane Page 4 Jan 1984 - Jan 1988Directed the start-up and subsequent management of a 15 million-dollar high tech manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico. Managed project from ground breaking to start-up within three months (two months ahead of schedule) and created a strategic competitive advantage through the development of an offshore world class manufacturing facility. Started a contract manufacturing business.
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General ManagerMitel 1978 - 1986 -
Plant ManagerMitel Caribe Inc Jan 1978 - Jan 1984Full P&L responsibility for the strategic planning, start-up, staffing, budgeting, technology, operations and leadership of the largest of the corporation's 14 worldwide manufacturing facilities. Recruited management team (e.g., Materials, Purchasing, Production, Industrial Engineering, Test Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Finance).
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Manager Of Manufacturing & Inventory ControlGe Jan 1976 - Jan 1978Led the start-up of GE's first electronic assembly operation in Puerto Rico with full responsibility for all manufacturing, materials and quality. Established, staffed and directed Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory Control, Assembly and Test Engineering Departments.
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Western State UniversityBusiness Administration
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