Partnered with VP of Operations for Construction Hand Tools SBU and his staff to manage worldwide manufacturing operations, achieve targeted results and drive continuous improvement.Led initiatives to develop and share best practices for standardizing processes and procedures.Responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, analysis of actual results, annual productivity, working capital management, capital management, strategic investment analysis and special projects support for VP Global Operations and Global Operations Finance.

Directed North America manufacturing Accounting and Finance activities for Schick and Edge brands.Responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, analysis of actual results, annual productivity, working capital management, capital management and staff development.Ensured all aspects of operations Accounting and Finance were consistent with with U.S. G.A.A.P, corporate guidelines and SOX requirements.Led reviews of Personal Care Division global operations Accounting and Finance processes to ensure process efficiency and consistency across all product lines.Provided training and development opportunities to Finance and Accounting team to support succession planning strategies.Special project support for VP of Global Operations and Director of Operations Finance.

Responsible for financial planning and internal reporting activities for Duracell global manufacturing.Ensured proper safeguarding of company assets through the establishment and maintenance of a strong internal control environment including SOX requirements.Actively participated on merger related work teams taking a leadership role in the planning, execution and implementation of action plans for manufacturing headquarters as well as plant locations.Established performance criteria for Finance associates. Ensured the creation of robust individual development plans and monitored performance against clearly defined performance objectives.Coordinated the development of common financial best practices with Plant Controllers in order to maximize resources and productivity in the manufacturing Finance organizations.

Planned, organized, and directed all Finance and Accounting activities for LaGrange and Cleveland manufacturing facilities. Led the development and execution of the strategic and operating plans for plant operations and the Finance function. Prvoided analysis for perfromamnce results.Coordinated the development of the annual standard costs, budgets and business updates which met cost reduction, profit and working capital targets.Served as business advisor to operating management and provided financial analysis for major initiatives and performance against key performance indicators.Served as a catalyst for the identificaion, development and implementation of cost reduction initiatives. Ensured transparency within financial plans and performance metrics.Established performance criteria for Finance associates. Ensured the creation of effective individual development plans and monitored performance against clearly defined objectives.

Planned, organized and directed all financial activities for the Lancaster, S.C. factory. Led the development and execution of the strategic and operating plans for plant operations and the Finance function.Coordinated the development of the annual standard costs, budgets, capital plans and business updates which met cost reduction, profit and working capital targets. Served as business advisor to operating management and provided financial analysis for major initiatives and peformance against key performance indicators.Served a catalyst for the identification, development and implementation of cost reduction initiatives. Ensured transparency within financial plans and performance metrics.Established peformance criteria for Finance associates. Ensured the creation of robust individual development plans for staff development and monitored performance against clearly defined objectives.