Teamed with the owner to assist and advise with startup operations. Continued as Operations Manager directing employees involved in the production of prefab energy efficient panels used in buildings for US Army.AchievementsStart-up Operations· Successfully acquired plant location, provided plant layout, provided input for the design of an automated nailing machine and tooling templates enabling startup of prefab energy efficient panel production.Managed production processes:· Trained and directed personnel in all aspects of the manufacturing of the prefab panels including quality standards, machine operation and production, resulting in on-time production and shipping schedules being met.Managed inventory:· Developed Excel production inventory tracking spreadsheet providing daily updates in panel production, on-hand inventory, defect reporting.

Managed and performed all duties in the Installation Tool room in areas of shipping, receiving, order-fulfillment, tool calibration and customer service providing field technicians with tools, equipment and supplies needed to perform installations of telecommunications equipment. AchievementsCustomer service:· Managed customer support by assuming and performing all responsibility for orders, shipping, receiving, tool calibration providing seamless support after previous organization break-up.Inventory Management· Setup and executed tool room relocation, planned layout and space requirements, collected inventory data records and successfully implemented relocation while maintaining continued support.· Researched, selected and executed cost effective inventory management system for inventory tracking for both returning and reissuing of tools and equipment, utilizing barcoding technology, calibration tracking, and management reporting tools for asset recovery.

Managed personnel performing duties in the Installation Tool room warehouse in areas of shipping, receiving, order-fulfillment, tool calibration providing field technicians with tools, equipment and supplies needed to perform installations of telecommunications equipment. AchievementsSupervisor:-Successfully managed 10+ employees by providing daily communications, setting goals and performance requirements, performance feedback, stocking and restocking requirements and driving production requirements for on-time deliveries.Process Improvement:-Supported operations by developing, documenting and updating all processes necessary to implement improvements to tool room warehouse operations and supporting successful ISO audits.-Acted as tool introduction liaison by ensuring all tool specifications and documents are updated and accurate to support purchasing and tool sustainment activities.

Managed 40+ employees involved in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards used in the production of telecommunication equipmentAchievementsSupervisor:-Successfully managed 40+ employees by providing weekly/daily communications, setting goals and performance requirements, performance feedback and driving production requirements on a daily basis.Process Improvement:-Develop program to achieve 90% flexible workforce with two or more automated machine skills reducing payroll cost and improved scheduling capabilities.