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Extensive experience in new product introduction, process and equipment development and change management. Excel in developing and leading cohesive cross-functional teams. Innovative solutions resolving quality, cost, delivery and safety objectives. • Project Management • New Product Introduction • Lean Manufacturing• Team Building & Cohesion • Product & Process Innovation • Change Management• Continuous Improvement • Relationship Management • Staff Development

Led diverse teams in delivering innovative manufacturing solutions to safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, labor content and delivery.• Designed, constructed and launched the new Harley-Davidson Trike assembly line on a tight 4-month timeline.• Developed detailed plan to reduce COGS by $2500 per trike vehicle and transition all manufacturing assembly operations into the York Campus.• Designed manufacturing process that reduced required assembly stations by 50%.

Manage Off-shift Operations for the 11 manufacturing departments, including press, fabrication, paint, assembly and maintenance operations. • Improved shift quality and delivery by 10%.• Led and developed professional competency of 5 junior managers, 5 engineers, 30 supervisors and approximately 1000 hourly associates.

Led strategic projects, new product development and lean manufacturing initiatives. Managed new industrial engineering group through work layout and standardization, capacity planning, continuous improvement, production cost structure, software administration and operator/engineer training.• Identified alternate market entry strategy to improved market potential by 60%.• Recognized for thorough process analysis of two manufacturing plants. • Developed standard practices for 5 manufacturing plants.• Identified $593K cost savings opportunity.

Technical manager for a high-volume cosmetic paint facility involved in daily operations, process improvements and launch of Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary painted components. Responsible for processes and equipment used in the preparation of Harley-Davidson fuel tanks, fenders and associated small parts. • Maintained 98% process capability through a 66% engineering staff turnover.• Implemented chemistry change that improved surface finishes, first run acceptance, and 15% cost reduction.

3rd Shift Supervisor for Paint Finesse Operations: responsible for pin stripe and decal graphics application on tanks and fendersMove to 2nd Shift as sole Paint Supervisor to transition the shift from preventative maintenance to production focus.

Supervisor for production and maintenance teams in a high volume manufacturing plant. Maintenance – Lead a 12-person skilled trades maintenance crew supporting an ISO 9001 qualified assembly plant.• Created self-directed maintenance teams; inspired initiative and honed decision-making skills.Production – Lead 38 assembly operators on an automotive production line to insure the highest quality standards in the assembly of three models of automobiles.• Resolved a production quality issue resulting in cost savings of $500 per unit.

Various operational positions within U.S. Army Aviation combat units, including: Operations Manager - manage operations across a tactical to strategic spectrum including U.S. Army Flight School officer training, 101st Aviation Brigade and 2/17th Cavalry Squadron. • Maintained 100% accountability for a $13 million training ammunition account for nine battalion organizations.• Instituted accountability system for 26 separate flight classes and 800 student officers.• Presented monthly professional development seminars; average attendance of 400.Human Resource Manager - provide health, welfare, morale and administrative support for a 480-soldier organization.• Successfully deployed the 2/17th Cavalry Squadron personnel to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm.• Implemented a support chain for the spouses and families of deployed soldiers.• Maintained accountability of deployed unit during deployment peak of 584 personnel.Supervisor/Team Leader - lead two helicopter platoons, composed of 12 aviation officers and 7 helicopter mechanics.• Maintained 98% aircrew and aircraft readiness level for duration of command.• Aircrews logged over 8000 helicopter flight hours without accident or incident.