A proven operations leader who offers a track record of achievement in manufacturing and distribution settings, overseeing engineering, purchasing, production, logistics, and employee development. Effectively manages staff development, production scheduling, process routing/improvement, and adoption of best practices/Lean methods that lead to positive bottom-line impact. Successfully leads team building/training for a wide-range of employees.Select Career Highlights• Eliminated $700K in slow moving/low-profit inventory by collaborating with engineering and negotiating new pricing, contract terms, and conditions to ensure achievement of all business objectives.• Drove team building and performance improvement activities that increased the production department’s efficiency from 88% to 100%; effectively developed employees during periods of growth and change.• Directed employees for distribution units with $2M in sales and manufacturing operations generating $4M+ per month in volume; also managed purchasing levels in excess of $3.5M per year. • Reduced production costs from 5% to 28% by generating new bill of materials and new labor standards.
Listed skills include Purchasing, Logistics, Operations Management, Customer Service, and 21 others.