Responsible for the leadership and management of all associated operations and maintenance personnel, driving process discipline and control of all related manufacturing processes, meeting/exceeding customer requirements and achieving company strategic goals and objectives. Coaching and mentoring operations leadership in the optimization of day-to-day planning and production, focusing on Safety, Quality, and Colleague Development. Collaborate in the development of short and long-term strategic objectives, promoting a culture of Operational Excellence which includes creating a safe working environment, commitment to excellence, and continuous improvement mindset. Maintain clear and frequent communications with all levels within the organization. Oversee all operational, manufacturing, and safety procedures, ensuring relevant key performance indicators are met and operational goals are achieved. Provides cross functional collaboration with Engineering and Finance to achieve both short and long-term business results.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization’s manufacturing facility in the manufacturing and assembly of quality products for our customers. Led all manufacturing teams and activities in the improvement of build quality, costs, and efficiencies. Drive operational projects and programs including quality, continuous improvement, fulfillment, distribution, maintenance, and manufacturing cost saving programs. Organize and direct fabrication operations including CNC programming and machining, bending, cutting, stamping, metal inert gas (mig) and tungsten inert gas (tig) welding, robotic welding, painting, and the direct assembly of manual and powered material handling equipment.Oversee all aspects of manufacturing and maintenance/facility personnel and associated functions to include forecasting manpower needs, budgeting, process workflows, work cell structure and work piece standards to assure the accurate, consistent, and timely handling of SMEA (union) issues. As a member of the Senior Management Team, assist in the development and implementation of corporate strategy and objectives, including the evaluation and recommendation of business partnering opportunities.

Managed/supported multiple complex capital projects related to new technologies, automated equipment and controls systems. Supported Capital Investment initiatives in manufacturing locations.

Led the Advanced Development Plant day-to-day activities including workflow ensuring activities met cost, reliability, scheduling, and performance integrity requirements. Gave leadership direction to 14 Technicians and managed equipment resources in support of the R&D team, Corporate Quality team, Commercial teams and all production facilities.Planned, developed, and implemented new programs, and reviewed, evaluated and modified existing programs ensuring all documentation followed company standards including work instructions, SOPs with writing training manuals for departmental Technicians, Scientists, Engineers and Managers. Processed orders for replacement parts and services. Ensured repairs and installation of new equipment conformed with company policies, safety procedures, and local codes/regulations.Implemented and enforced Safety, GMP & HACCP policies/regulations in compliance with OSHA and the American Institute of Bakers.

Provided technical support to department Sr. Technicians, Technicians, and Line Operations. Performed maintenance in specialized areas requiring multidisciplinary base of technical understanding/skills for complex troubleshooting, modification, assembly, testing and fabrication of molds, fixtures and parts.

Directed/lead Machine Shop technical experts in operation, overhaul and repairs at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) to include the planning, coordination, tracking and the execution of all repair maintenance and manufacturing for the Mid-Atlantic Region inside machine shop.Operated/repaired machinery (lathes, drill presses, shapers, bench grinders, milling machines, boring mills, power hacksaws, calculating time and material needed for machine shop work and the repairing of auxiliary machinery. Drew sketches and prepared specifications for replacement parts and performed the work from the sketches and specifications to produce replacement parts.