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Houston, Tx, Us

As the Chief Innovation Officer, I lead technological advancements and operational efficiency initiatives at Sagis. With a strong leadership background, I inspire tech teams to innovate and improve continuously. My strategic innovation in laboratory processes includes implementing cutting-edge technologies and forming critical partnerships with Digital Pathology and AI suppliers.I excel in leading software development projects, driving growth and efficiency through strategic thinking. Cross-functional collaboration is a priority, ensuring innovative solutions across departments. Automation initiatives, like RPA deployment, focus on process improvements and strategic planning with senior leadership.Externally, I engage with companies, drive partnerships, and leverage AI and ML for operational enhancements. Talent identification and partnership building are vital for delivering innovative solutions. I ensure robust infrastructure and uphold security protocols like HIPAA in IT and analytical operations.My dedication extends to academic relationships, industry compliance, and representing Sagis at events. With a comprehensive skill set, I drive innovation and technological advancement for Sagis's overall success.

Houston, Tx, Us

As the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO), my primary focus was driving laboratory growth, enhancing lab operations, expanding facilities, and acquiring new locations to broaden geographical coverage. My direct reports included all business department heads, such as Human Resources, Client Services, Marketing, and Warehouse Operations.My responsibilities as the COO involved overseeing the company's day-to-day operations and ensuring efficient and effective functioning across all departments. I led our company in strategic decision-making regarding laboratory expansion and improvement initiatives. My duties encompassed managing business department heads, aligning their efforts with the company's goals, and driving operational excellence. The company grew from 115 employees to more than 300 in this period.Essential Duties Included:1. Laboratory Growth: Spearheading initiatives to expand the laboratory's capabilities and services and to meet growing demands and market opportunities.2. Lab Improvements: Implementing strategies to enhance laboratory processes, efficiency, and quality standards to ensure optimal performance.3. Facility Expansion: Overseeing the expansion of facilities to accommodate business growth and operational needs effectively.4. Geographical Coverage Expansion: Leading efforts to acquire new locations and expand the company's presence into new regions or markets.5. Direct Reports Management: Supervising and guiding all business department heads, including HR, Client Services, Marketing, and Warehouse Operations, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.In summary, as the COO, I was instrumental in driving strategic growth initiatives for the company by focusing on laboratory development, operational improvements, facility expansion, geographical coverage expansion through acquisitions, and effective management of critical business departments.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Providing electronic manufacturing consulting expertise in world class lean manufacturing strategies, improved processes, and value added equipment to achieve results that allow your company to out-learn and out-compete your competitors. Focusing on swift and cost effective implementation of operations management change, not paper studies or open-ended recommendations.

Farmers Branch, Texas, Us

Direct all activities related to manufacturing operations, administration support, safety, facilities, continuous and process improvement activities. Directs and coordinates daily operations of the from order entry, to planning, to procurement, to production, to warehousing, to shipping, to invoicing. Ability to develop, implement, and achieve company objectives to assure growth and profitability. Responsibilities: Manage Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Manufacturing Operations• Assures compliance with safety policies and practices• Drive continuous improvement initiatives • Determines personnel requirements to support the business output requirements• Provides direction for the planning and implementation of product deliveries• Hire, train, and develop employees• Oversee all commercial activities• Establishes production and quality control standards• Develop plans for the efficient use of materials, space, machines, and employees• Supply Chain Procurement, Warehouse, and Inventory control programs• Review production costs and product quality• Monitor (P&L) operational expenses and develop ways to reduce cost to achieve budgeted goals

Klingenberg, Bayern, De

With more than $1B in annual sales WIKA is a global market leader in pressure, temperature, flow, force, and level measurement. WIKA Flow Division provides an Engineered-to-Order product for EPC and OEM customers worldwide for the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Petrochemical, Power Generation, LNG, and Pulp//Paper industries.Created a company culture which resulted in reduction of employee turnover from 5% to less than 1%.Reduced Safety related injuries by 80% over a two year period.Worked directly with all departments (manufacturing, quality, engineering, planning, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics to improve on-time deliveries from less than 40% to 94%.Led a successful ISO 9001 2015 project that resulted in certification in April 2018.Managed Headcount and Capital Budget to meet annual growth and cost objectives.Collaborated with the Sales Team to ensure that the facilities output was meeting sales projections and forecasts.Worked with Engineering to deliver customized and effective solutions to clients that met unique demands for their projects.Set and tracked project timelines that kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule.Collaborated with a cross functional management team to develop project scopes and implement project plans.Worked with and developed new suppliers to outline improvement strategies such as Just-in-time and Vender Managed Inventories (VMI).Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style that promoted ownership at the source.Trained, coached and mentored staff through weekly group and monthly one-on-one sessions.Initiated the rollout of a new Microsoft Dynamics ERP system to establish cost based accounting practices.

Bloomingdale, New Jersey, Us

As General Manager for The VMC Group Houston, I was responsible for all Operational Departments of the Houston division (manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics). I had ultimate responsibility for the P&L of the facility. The facility included manufacturing capabilities for spring isolators, HVAC curbs, and bases utilized by commercial contractors worldwide. The HR and Finance departments for the division also reported to me. I reported directly to the CEO of the company, headquartered in NJ.

Gb

As General Manager for Simclar's largest manufacturing division, I had responsibility for all aspects, including P&L, for the facility.The facility is equipped with manufacturing capabilities for cables, pcba's, plastics, sheet metals, powder coat paint and final integration of all the mentioned components into private labeled products. The operational disciplines reporting to me included manufacturing, quality, engineering, planning, purchasing, warehousing and logistics. Also reporting to me were all HR, Sales, and Finance personnel for the facility. I reported directly to the President of North American Operations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

I was the Senior Operations person with full responsibility for strategic planning, development, and operational management within this traffic management equipment provider. Scope of accountabilities included the management of all manufacturing processes; quality assurance; purchasing; warehouse; shipping and receiving; and government compliance. Identified and implement continuous-improvement measures including lean manufacturing, TQM, and cycle-time reduction.

I worked with several national EMS and OEM companies providing expert advice in the areas of business outsourcing development, manufacturing and operations management, team development/mentoring and sales strategies. Clients ranged in size from $20M to more than $100M in annual revenues. • Provided fact based recommendations based on operations/business analysis process, plant and factory surveys, and extensive due diligence.• Development of manufacturing agreements between clients and customers/suppliers.• Assessment of off-shoring feasibility by evaluation of material and labor cost. Evaluation of value-add of service level and risk potential.• Guidance in the protection of excess inventories through negotiation and strategies process.

Neenah, Wi, Us

 Lead in Operations and Manufacturing Development to implement Lean Manufacturing Philosophies throughout the company. Identified best fit scenarios and lead in the start-up of multi-ten million dollar Corporate Accounts at various company locations. Identified and assisted in the assessment of acquisition opportunities.

Neenah, Wi, Us

 Lead in the transition management of QTRON’s San Diego Facility into a Plexus Regional Facility.  Managed the move from a 70,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to new 200,000 sq. ft facility in Poway, CA.

 Drove the acquisition process of Qtron by Plexus (NASDAQ:PLXS) to success in May of 2001. Negotiated entire acquisition agreement while overseeing the due diligence process over a five month period. Sole interface between Qtron BOD and Plexus Executive Management Team. Identified and implemented the strategic plans of the company making recommendation to the Board of Directors for Approval. Lead in the Company’s sales efforts and growth from $62M in 1999 to +$100M in annual revenues in 2001. Oversaw and managed the employee growth from 250 in 1999 to +500 employees in 2001. Orchestrated and directed facilities expansion from 35k sq. ft. in 1999 to 75k sq. ft in 2000.

 Directed the management responsibilities of all day-to-day operations: customer service, planning, materials management, warehouse, manufacturing, and engineering. Selected and hired senior key engineering and operational staff. Oversaw company sales growth from $16M to $35M. Instrumental in financial net profit performance swing from (-$2.7M) in 1997 to +2.3M in 1998.

 Reported to the President of the company. Managed +$30M capital budget to install full PCBA and “Box Build” capabilities into cable assembly house. Managed all day-to-day operations and lead division sales strategies.  Primary “closer” on all sales opportunities. Booked and shipped +$75M of business in 18 month period. Achieved ISO registration in first six months of business operation

Tempe, Arizona, Us

- Manufacturing Operations Manager – San Jose, CA Sept. 1992 – July 1993- Test Engineering Manager – San Jose, CA Feb. 1991 – Sept. 1992 - Project Engineer – Guntersville, AL Apr. 1987 – Feb. 1991

Executive Bba, Business Administration

Associates Degree Equivalent (Basic Electronics, A1-A4 Advanced Electronics, C School Metrology), Electronics Technology/Technician