•Lead and managed the execution of assigned metal forming press orders from point of purchase order to customer sign-off Maintained 7 to 24 projects at a time varying in value of $59k to $26M each order with project timeframes from 4 weeks to 20 months•Acted as the interface between the customer and AIDA with regard to clarifying technical issues, commercial items, project schedules, and order related issues and documentation Facilitated the efforts of all departments internally and outside suppliers involved in fulfilling the order to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction Coordinated, monitored, and controlled the engineering drawings and technical specification approval process between the Customer and Aida Improved repetitive scope of supply issues with customers through increased visibility on proposals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications •Managed the integration of mechanical and electrical assemblies, auxiliary equipment, various press related options, and third party components•Coordinated the application of non-standard commercial items (extended warranties, penalty clauses, special payment terms) with customers and third party suppliers Negotiated terms and conditions between the customer and AIDA, filed UCC-1 PMSI Security Agreements in the customers state of incorporation •Monitored and managed project costs while identifying risks to the successful completion of projects and develop and implement action plans accordingly. Assist in achieving company profit goals•Answered sales calls and assisted regional sales managers with application support to complex metal forming system solutions•Earned 100% positive customer feedback from solicited surveys with 84% being highest level of satisfaction

Mapped current production value stream in manufacturing facility, and applied LEAN principles to information and product flow during term project. Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through kaizen and brainstorming sessions with employees. Proposed changes to products flow, material handling, and outsourcing to improve value added processes and throughput while decreasing lead times, operational costs, and inventory to company president and plant manager