Designed, implemented and continue to drive the success of Autokiniton’s Operational Excellence system company wide. Work with teams to continually improve KPIs relative to: People, EH&S, Quality, Delivery, Finance and Engineering, to build the next generation of leadership.

Responsible for OpEx system in Multiple Sites which included Strategy Deployment, Value Stream and Organization Development through Training & Leadership Coaching, Quality Management System, Line Balancing & Lean Flow Activities, 5S & Standard Work, TPM, Agile Design and Quick Changeovers (SMED). Set up Blackbelt Problem Solving Training in MS Teams and Facilitate Practical Problem-Solving Activities with all Organizational Levels and Head Top 5 Management Reviews for Area Sites.

CRE Investment Manager & Consulting for Lean Manufacturing. Specialties Change Management, IATF Gap Assessments, Quality Audits, AOE Implementation, Kaizens, Quality and Leadership Training and Executive Coaching. • Assisted clients in Organizational Definition (Shikumi), Hoshin Kanri (Strategy Deployment), Risk Planning/Reduction, Scorecard Roll Out, Organizational Development and Succession Planning, Training, Product Realization, APQP, PPAP and Setting Operational Controls (FMEA, Control Plans, Quality Gates, SWI’s) for Lean Business Systems, TPM, Continuous Improvement Process through Process Confirmation, CA/PA, 8D, A3, Practical Problem Solving and Black Belt Tools, Communication Channels for Internal and External Stakeholders and Management System (e.g., (AS/IATF/ISO 14k, 18K) Implementation. • Conducting OpEx & Quality Management (applied learning) Courses/Workshops at Businesses, Tech College for Students.

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager responsible for implementing WCM / Achieving Operational Excellence which consisted of: Strategy Deployment, EH&S controls, Qualified People, Team Concept, Cross Training, Associate Engagement, Open Communication, Shop Floor Management, Daily Start Up Meetings, Work Place Organization, 5S/6S, OEE, Standardized Work, Built-In Quality, Process and Product Validation, In Process Control and Verification, Quality Feedback/Feedforward, Quality Management System, Short Lead Time, Pull Systems, Lean Containerization, Level Scheduling & Fixed Period Orders, Controlled External Transportation, Scheduled Shipping and Receiving, Temporary Storage, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Lean Design, Andon Concept, and Total Productive Maintenance.

Global responsibility for DE-STA-CO Sites - EH&S, Quality Systems and Lean Enterprise Integration: Strategy Deployment, 6S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, Visual Factory, and Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, PPAP, Associate Development/Empowerment, Value Stream Mapping, APQP, FMEAs, Control Plans, Practical Problem Solving, Kaizen Events (e.g., SMED, Error Proofing, Sustainability), Supply Chain Development, Compliance & Conformance Audits, Management Review, Read-Across & SOPs, DuPont STOP Implementation, and TPM/CMMS implementation.

Re-engineered Key Processes and Streamlined Operations to Reduce Manufacturing Footprint while Improving On-time Delivery, Quality, Customer Relations and Materials Management; Incorporated 5S; Mobile Supermarkets; Enhanced In-line Inspection; Cross Training; and Error-proofing.• Re-engineered Key Process to Reduced Average Manufacturing Time from 5 days to 1 day and Eliminate Overhead, 3 Daily Transportation Runs and Improved Space Utilization by 38%.• Improved On-Time Delivery from 67% to 98% through routine Problem Solving & Cross Training. • Re-engineered Material Delivery System, which Resulted in 78%, Improved Efficiency.• Responsible for HR, Production Scheduling, Job Tracking, Budgeting, Project Planning and Implementation, Process Improvements, Quality Control and Material Management.

Exceed Balanced Scorecard Goals; Improved O.E.E.; Led Black Belt Projects; Led TPM Implementation; Headed integration and training for CMMS; and Division Lead for Maintenance Standardization Parts Procurement and Planning Capabilities to improve MTTR, MTBF.• Exceeded Balanced Scorecard Goals of 10% Accident Reduction, Less than 10% Payroll Shortages, over 90% completion of Layered Audits and ISO Conformance. • Led Black Belt Projects which resulted in > $1.5 MM direct savings through the DMAIC and DFSS methodologies.• Headed integration of computerized maintenance management system (TMS) for Pressroom, Weld Assembly, Tool and Die, Facilities, Engineering & Vehicles with TPM/TPS implementation ahead of schedule contributing to 4% (Press Room) and 11% (Assembly) Mean O.E.E. improvement. • Led Plant wide Maintenance Standardization and 5S activities to align MRO with Maintenance Departments to lean out parts procurement and planning capabilities and improved Repair Time.

Directed Compliance Activities; Headed ISO 14001 Certification; Headed Waste Reduction Committee; Managed Large-scale Construction Projects; and Developed and Conducted Regulatory Training.• Headed ISO 14001 Certification in less than 7 months. Directed Compliance Programs that resulted in no EPA findings, and established plant as “Low-Risk” for Environmental Compliance. • Headed Waste Minimization PQI Committee, VOCs reduction, Energy Savings of 7%, 18% Solid Waste Reduction/Ton Steel Processed.• Developed and Conducted Regulatory Training, Emergency Response and Business Resumption Plans.

Managed Regulatory Compliance for Prototype, Stamping and Weld Assembly Plants; Implemented First Response and 24-Hour Insurance Reporting; Improved Immediate Medical Care and Headed IH Testing, EH&S Teams, Engineering and PPE Controls and Training.• Managed programs for Prototype, Stamping and Weld Assembly Plants. • Implemented First Response and 24-Hour Insurance Reporting resulting Accident Rate Reduction.• Improved Immediate Medical Care through Ambulance EMT/Clinic Care Headed IH Testing, Safety Teams, Engineering and PPE Improvements, Waste Reduction Efforts and taught 30 different OSHA, EPA and DOT mandated courses. Implemented Electronic Tracking System for Compliance Reporting; Insurance and Case Management; Directed Environmental & Safety Due Diligence for M&A; Established Training and Communication Infrastructure for Compliance Activities. Advised Clients on Regulatory Matters and Set Up Compliance Programs; Coordinated Operations for Compliance Procedures and Tracking; Advised international Clients on Regulatory Issues for International Transportation & Trade; EPCRA, RCRA, HM-181 and OSHA Reporting; Clean Corporate Citizen; Project Manager for Bulk 134A Fill Station and Consortium for R12 Storage.