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Develop and lead team members for Lean Six Sigma implementation and productivity improvements.Implement 5s and Lean Manufacturing Methods to promote just in time manufacturing.Implement cellular manufacturing on high moving, large volume parts. Provide technical leadership and support for daily manufacturing problem solving and process improvements. Motivate management and staff to create and maintain world class manufacturing processes through consistent improvement.Lead a small technical group dedicated to plant maintenance, fabrication, and tooling.Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness and reduce downtime and maintenance costs.Partnered steel, drilling, machining and coating vendors to gain supply chain efficiencies.Involved with machine purchase requirements based on capacity constraints.Act as manufacturing interface with Engineering for New Product Introduction and New Technology Introduction.Complete weekly/ monthly variance reviews. Work with ERP/MRP. Capacity planning. Ensure quality control and safety.

Direct reports: 20 operators.Supervised a 24/7 operation.Responsible for 10 various machines including: spade drills, ejector drills, trepanners, and saws.Increased production by 60% within a six month timeframe.

Directly responsible for all divisions within the manufacturing group to include the following:Procurement (Raw materials, Semi Finished Goods and turnkey product)ManufacturingInventoryLogisticsAdministrationQualityHR/HSE SalesFull Profit and Loss responsibilityAnnual budget development Accountable for capital appropriations, and expenditure reviews. Developed logistics improvement plan.Responsible for $12-15M per month of product production.Develop long term contract negotiations with material/outsource machining vendors worldwide.Develop cost effective turnkey product solutions. Reduced W.I.P. raw material and slow moving obsolete inventory. Managed global supply of five product lines.Facilitated meetings, and conducted plant tours with sales and future customers to showcase capacities and capabilities.

Responsible for purchasing in excess of $50M raw steel yearly.Develop strong working relationships with several raw material suppliers US and Canadian based.Engage in price negotiations with suppliers in order to meet annual cost reduction targets.Develop strategic global purchasing agreements.Raw material forecasting and cost analysis. Develop vendor based stock and draw programs.Extensive knowledge of various alloys.Qualified in all aspects of MTR review.Work within a standard cost environment.Work closely with sales, engineering, research and development to determine future material needs.

Directly responsible for the following functions within the manufacturing group to include the following:Shop supervisors (day and night)Manufacturing ProgrammingConsumable purchasingMaintenanceExpediting Shipping and receivingEnsure production schedule/demands are delivered on time and on cost.Technical weekly variance review.Oversee a staff of 250 employees on a 24/7 rotation. Develop and implement technical training and certification programs for staff.Responsible for 107 various CNC and manual machines.Ensure all scheduled plant maintenance duties are completed.

Effectively manage all secondary operations (Down hole tools) Chrome and grindCarbide (HVOF)Precision polishSulfamate nickelHuman Resources Purchasing Implement ERP/MRPCosting, Quoting, and variance review

Firebag production.Unit cost implementation. Implementing an ERP system.Responsible for aligning delivery of service with client expectations and technology.Executive reporting and presentations as well as managing multiple stakeholder expectations.Developing capacity planning to determine equipment and manpower requirements.Management of consulting resources through all project phases including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases.Work within a team to develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines, as required for each project and phase to ensure overall objectives and client needs are met.Involved in expanding business with key accounts.Responsible for engaging service providers, negotiating contracts and managing daily activities and performance of multi-disciplinary teams.