Focus on rapid improvement of most challenging business and operational processes that directly impact customer delivery, new product development and business growth. Accelerate development of high potential talents from the fields of Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean and Commercial Operations through transformational business improvements and training curricula in the areas of technical and leadership skills, mentoring and continuous on the job learning.

Development, execution and oversight of Operations and Quality programs designed to provide real-time bottom line analysis to drive results. Quality management and Lean driven enterprise-wide throughout North America and Canada. Tangible results are achieved through "hands on" standardized and "stylized" approach. Using closed loop systems, tools and communication, OBE's vision is translated into practice;delivering sustained progress and growth. Improved execution occurs through clear communication of expectations and ownership (accountability) at all levels of the business. Enhanced awakening occurs across the board through a greater understanding of how each individuals role and actions impact the bigger picture. Transformation occurs through enhanced information, interactions, creating a progressive culture and empowering employees to drive improvement and achieve goals.

Quality systems, lean six sigma and ISO 9000 compliance direction for plant locations and R&D in North America. Implementation, development and monitoring of:Quality Standards - * Quality experience leading ISO 9000 in the solar industry * Corporate quality policy * Internal plant audit program and training * Corporate/External audit program and trainingQuality Systems - * SPC software * In-line photo and laser measurement systems * Metrology labs / calibration system * Corrective and preventive action system * Customer and Supplier web-based data collection and sharingLean / Six Sigma - * Process Control - Gage R&R * Metrics - Develop supporting metrics for business processes and drive goal achievement * Capability * Run at Rate / Manufacturing Capacity Studies * DOE - DFMEA * Problem solving - Effective root cause analysis - Data driven analysis and decision making * Green Belt training - using DMAIC * Yellow Belt training - process mapping - "101" process control training - green/black belt supportContinous Improvement goals and initiatives * project prioritization and management * PFMEA * Value stream mapping * Kaizen training and high level Kaizen event planning

Responsible for product quality for multiple product lines, led several lean manufacturing and six sigma improvement projects. Managed, mentored and trained 2 employees directly within the quality department. Interfaced with all areas and personnell levels of the plant to achieve company, customer and product goals and objectives.