Military-trained leader who transitioned from planning complex logistics operations for the U.S. Army to the private sector managing large scale operations in biomedical manufacturing. Exceptional leader who excels at engaging and coaching employees, fostering effective working relationships with key stakeholders, leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, driving business decisions, optimizing operational efficiencies, and standardizing work procedures. Maintains a continual focus on the needs of the business and ensures that operational goals, quality standards, and cost objectives are met, if not exceeded.Recent career highlights include:► Managed various production teams for the Consumables Department, ranging from: 2-3 shifts, 2-3 Supervisors, 3-6 Team Leads, and 36-78 Assembly Operators, spread across four production lines.► Directed daily production to meet/exceed monthly production target (Avg. of 208k cassettes). Consistently met/exceeded monthly target over 7 months and increased output by 24%.► Reduced final product lead time by 93% over a 3 month period by streamlining the DHR process flow which involves multiple departments including Logistics, Production, QC, and QA.► Reduced NCMR occurrences by 52% over a six month period through root cause analysis and the assignment of corrective/preventative actions.► Officially recognized by Medtronic for my Leadership Engagement with my employees, achieving the highest Supervisor rating on site.► Managed a 24 hour Tactical Operations Center that tracked international supply chain operations across 12 countries.►Managed international distribution and shipping functions for hazardous materials and $300M+ in assets.Additionally, my undergraduate studies in International Business Administration at Chapman University and my operations leadership training with the U.S. Army helped establish my management, strategic planning, and business acumen.My areas of expertise include:Operations Management | Lean Manufacturing | Lean Six Sigma | DMAIC | Problem Solving | Root Cause Analysis | Cell Operating Systems | Continuous Improvement | Key Performance Indicators | Standard Operating Procedures | Employee Training & Development | Quality, Cost, & Safety Controls | Inventory Management | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Communication | Technology Deployment | New Product Introduction | Microsoft Office Suite | Project Management | Strategic Planning & Implementation | Supply Chain Management |
Listed skills include Leadership, Six Sigma, Team Building, Personnel Evaluation, and 42 others.