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Service Engineering Manager responsible for creation and execution of the 1-5 year strategic service engineering plan and the growth and development of the technical and professional abilities of the service staff. Working as a change agent that is constantly challenging the status quo and implementing new initiatives to achieve the plan objectives. Professional liaison between OEMs, distributors, and other customers in the communication of issue resolution and planning of corrective actions.Strategic development of 1-5 and 5-10 year plans for the Service Department including project plans, budgeting, and technology advancementsCreate and analyze internal department metrics that guide and support the strategic planDevelopment of Service Network KPIsConsult with OEM, distributors, and upper management on quality issues and provide plan to the service teamEstablish and grow APQP QA/QC initiatives that focus on locally procured partsApply analysis principles and develop company policies regarding warranty coverageDevelopment and implementation of innovative ideas that result in incremental/dramatic improvement to warranty expense, department operation, staff engagement and commitment to continual improvementPrepare quality reports, track, and maintain answers for reports including interfacing with Kubota JapanLead with emotional intelligence, understands communication style differences, and leverages abilities to create and maintain a fully engaged staffResponsible for staffing, conducting performance appraisals, addressing employee complaints and resolving employee problems.Establish work procedures and processes that support company and departmental standards, procedures, and strategic directivesEstablishes and communicates a training plan for staff to maintain an up-to date training forcePrepare and manage department budgetCreate and maintain a high-quality work environment so staff is motivated to perform at their highest level

Director OperationsDirect a 150 member cross-functional team of represented operators, drivers, mechanics, and 3 non represented office procurement staff. Responsible for managing logistic operations of all company resources including; daily fleet of 200 assets for transport of agricultural and refining material. Manage oversight deployment of all agricultural and manufacturing equipment for material processing at off-site locations. Have designated future implements to optimize production time and cross over usage. Facilitate the development of the purchasing department, supply chain management, implementation of Lean strategies, sole source initiatives, supplier leveraging, and waste reduction. Accomplishments:•Implementation of CMMS systems to track asset events, inventory control, monthly per asset cost, and predictive maintenance reporting.•Established a 65% reduction in downtime through Root Cause Analysis and implementation of PM scheduling.•Full 5S initiatives on current production facility, material warehousing, and off-site support facilities.•Created revenue streams through identifying unused assets and sourcing customer opportunities

Responsible for managing a prototype fleet of engineering assets: $50.25M used for test, development, and durability through to product production launch. Implementation of geo-tracking on all company assets to track in use vs dormancy, allowing for identification of assets to be repurposed or decommissioned Coordinated 5S initiatives and the relocation of distribution centers from off-site locations, to in house saving: $900K annually. LEAN managerial oversight, organizational management, employee safety, and utilization for our Illinois and Indiana test facilities. Accomplishments:•Project management of the New Carlise test facility acquisition renovation ($1.5M)•Restructure process of all launch trucks enabling sole source leverage on all modifications and design changes resulting in reduction in overall annual budget spend ($125K FY15)•Project manager for the reallocation of fleet assets deemed non-current for use in off-site testing for external customers generating revenues: $1.2M annually.•Revenue streams generated through the sale/lease termination of underutilized test assets ($1.3M FY15)•Secure contracts with vendors to decommission engineering property generating annual revenues of 375K FY15

Efficiently managed a cross functional staff of 42 represented employees working in a twenty-four hour seven day operation. Coordinated scheduling and test objectives through to completion in twenty-six prototype test cells and seven product test areas totaling $13M annually. Maintained and optimized all supply chain activities pertaining to; sourcing, manufacturing assembly, vendor pricing, leveraging of existing suppliers, and warehousing of prototype material. Managed the pre-production engine assembly, test, and tear-down process prior to program launch. Project Manager for all 5S, LEAN, and cell utilization optimization efforts. Accomplishments:•Increase operating efficiency by 20% by hosting a bi-weekly meeting to optimize cell utilization•Project Manager for internal renovations of test cells, prototype build, and tractor development areas. (2.5M FY2013)•Analyzed current costs for business products, materials, repairs, and sourcing new vendors to reduce overhead budgets $325k annual savings.•Developed and improved cross training opportunities within group to ensure coverage and allow for personnel movement and a reduction in overtime expenditures totaling 120k annually.

Directly managed and maintained a 25000 sq. ft. facility located in downtown Chicago. Effectively managed a cross functional staff of 40 employees (38 represented) and two assistant managers. Maintained all inventory, scheduled repairs, and scheduled staff required to run a two shift seven day a week operation.

Developed and facilitate the implementation of new regulations and processes to ensure compliance Prepared quarterly CRA Board Report for the Board of Directors. Reviewed and analyzed all documentation prior to submission to ensure regulatory compliance. Managed and supervised yearly lending submission to the Federal Reserve and FDIC. Audited all loan files to ensure regulatory compliance with HMDA and fair lending practices.