Responsible for Quality and Lean directives for the Siding and Trim division, 12 sites across North America. Focusing on the product quality and the systems that create the value by reducing variation and waste.

Liasson between the Roofing and Building Products division for the shared products focused on synergies between the operation systems, product quality and cost savings improvements for the existing product line.

 Developed Safety culture Doubled team’s near miss entry and hazard recognition Reduced external quality claims by application of AIAG-based control plan Implemented operator control of quality process Improved operating efficiency from by 20% Implemented new shift schedule to maintain the production hours while reducing the direct labor costs by 20% Managed contractor compliance and capital projects  Utilized Lean principles, SMED and TPM to improve the plant process Leveled the production mix to meet the customer demand Redesigned the inventory yard to increase the useable space by 15% and reduce the mobile equipment interaction

 Managed small team performing research and development, quality and code body projects Collaborate in steering committee for process improvement Developed internal document control structure to maintain the traceability of the color formulas Trained internal Quality system auditors and new process engineers Created testing protocols and audit procedures to qualify materials prior to plant trials Implement technology update to modernize the laboratory Developed internal testing programs for surface finishes and efflorescence

 Led product and process development plant trials focusing on color development Coordinated with Lawrence Berkley National Lab in a multi-laboratory study (https://eta-publications.lbl.gov/publications/soiling-building-envelope-surfaces-1)  Collaborated in the launch of three product lines Managed the National Lab expansion capital project Led and assisted in internal Quality System audits

 Managed site shipping , receiving, ordering and inventory Maintained facilities operational readiness Restructured the inventory yard to reduce material movement Led and participated in Kaizen events to improve material control and motion waste Coordinated the decommissioning of the R&D pilot line

Boral Industries, R&D Project Supervised production team in daily activities to meet DOE objectives to optimize the composition and aesthetics of the alpha product  Led team in applying 5S initiatives and safety training such as DuPont™ STOP program Led quality control team monitoring raw material and product quality Generated and maintained principle documentation for the facility such as MSDS and SOPs Planned and executed regular maintenance of the pilot line and raw material systems. Created data collection program for quality lab and process line data