In my role, I oversee all facets of our manufacturing business, taking ownership of P&L responsibilities for a $12.5M enterprise. This encompasses leading sales, business development, operations, strategicplanning, HR, safety, and program management initiatives. Collaborating cross-functionally acrossdepartments, I contribute to intricate tooling projects, ensuring the timely delivery of top-quality prototypes and parts. Continuously seeking avenues for process enhancement, I identify opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency.Throughout my tenure, I've spearheaded remarkable growth, propelling our business from $1M to peakrevenues of $12.5M. I strategically positioned our company to secure and retain lucrative governmentcontracts, resulting in $2M in revenue from military projects. Implementing aluminum mig weldinginitiatives, I generated $1.2M in revenue within the first year, sustaining consistent growth annually.Through my leadership in streamlining procedures and processes, we achieved a 25% revenue increasewith 5% fewer employees. Transitioning manufacturing operations in-house, I drove a 12% improvement in gross profit and enhanced on-time delivery rates by 10% to our supplier base.Providing strategic leadership, I mentor and guide a diverse team encompassing plant management,quality assurance, customer service, engineering, program management, shipping and receiving, andfacilities maintenance personnel. My dedication to driving organizational success through innovation and collaboration underscores my commitment to excellence in the manufacturing industry.

As the manager of a mid-sized prototype R&D company, I took on comprehensive oversight spanningmanufacturing, product design/development, prototyping, and quality control. Leading a team of 50employees, I navigated the intricacies of supervising long-tenured department heads, ensuring cohesivecollaboration and efficient operations throughout the organization.My strategic acumen came to the forefront as I orchestrated budgetary strategies, meticulously aligningfinancial allocations with operational goals to streamline cost management and optimize resourceallocation. Spearheading comprehensive corrective and preventative action initiatives, I implementedcutting-edge gage tracking systems and enhanced facility management protocols to ensure operationalexcellence. Additionally, I pioneered the establishment of robust quality systems, driving the organization to achieve ISO 9001 certification, showcasing our commitment to excellence and industry-leading standards.An instrumental project under my leadership was the implementation of the E-2 ERP system, transitioning to a full cloud platform. Handling the entire project from sourcing the solution to training staff, I ensured a seamless transition and improved efficiency across operations. Directing the operations of a large-scale stamping plant and machine shop, I leveraged strategic oversight to maximize productivity and maintain stringent quality benchmarks.Championing a culture of continuous improvement, I led initiatives focused on material reduction,Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and innovative tooling design and troubleshooting. Theseefforts resulted in enhanced product viability and heightened customer satisfaction, reinforcing ourposition as an industry leader.

Revolutionized company's tool and die design process by introducing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology, significantly streamlining production and enhancing efficiency. Completed apprenticeship, acquiring comprehensive skills in operating various shop machinery. Demonstrated proficiency in designing and constructing stamping dies, contributing to organization's success, leveraging technical expertise and forward-thinking innitiatives.