Extensive experience in all facets of production, lean manufacturing, and general management, as well as successful project management of information systems, cost estimating, hazardous waste reduction, utilities, and environmental compliance.Key AccomplishmentsExtensive savings using Lean / Cellular Manufacturing Techniques for many product lines or sub-assemblies including Speedometer Cables, Electric Tachometers, Magnet Shafts, Baler Rollers, Driven Shafts, Hay Conditioner Rollers, 10 Bolt Wheel Hubs, Bucket Pumps, and Combine Chopper Rotors.Led many very successful CI and SMED set-up reduction programs in a variety of areas including, machining, stamping, thermoset molding, slitting, and injection molding.Honorable Mention, 2004 "Manufacturer of the Year" category award while GM at Lakin General Corp.Project lead for two very successful implementations (first time) of two different ERP integrated manufacturing software packages (Symix Syteline and Vantage by Epicor)2002 winner of Start IT Magazine's "Technology in Business" award in the small manufacturer category for our Vantage ERP solution and implementation.Annual savings of $124,000 in waste disposal and material replacement costs recycling used solvents (distillation) and cutting oils (H2O separation, reclamation and/or boiler fuel).Created and managed a direct purchasing program for natural gas generating first year cost savings of $420,000 (39%).Achieved compliance with CWA wastewater treatment standards (electroplating) through an innovative program to concentrate, isolate, and treat severely contaminated rinse waters. The project also resulted in a 52% reduction in water use yielding annual savings of more than $135,000.Served as Project Manager for the removal of ten leaking underground storage tanks and contaminated soils. Earned IEPA approval of clean-up levels.Specialties: Work simplification / process improvementLean manufacturing techniquesPlant / workflow layoutSet-up time reduction Cellular ManufacturingERP systems (Epicor Vantage / Vista)Energy / utilities managementRoot cause analysis Cost estimating / quotingISO 9000Environmental compliance