Experienced leader in project and manufacturing management with a strong track record of successfully driving projects to completion. Skilled in cross-functional communication and problem-solving, consistently enhancing team collaboration and operation efficiency.Key Achievements and Responsibilites• Optimized Workflow and Resource Allocation - Reduced lead time by 40% (from 8 to 5 weeks) on key components by coordinating job sequencing, managing work center capacities, and fostering collaboration between Production, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams. - Decreased run times by 30% on several parts through process and workflow changes. • Order and Customer Management - Managed up to 70% of all open orders, handling 25 active orders simultaneously. - Proactively managed order timelines, communicated with Sales and customers, and served as a liaison between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely order fulfillment. - Led weekly internal meetings with an 8-member team to address issues on a $20M+ 3-year program for the largest customer. • Material and Resource Optimization - Reduced raw material scrap from 7% to 3%, resulting in annual savings of over $200,000. - Utilized MRP to optimize resources for all production needs. • Process Improvement and Communication - Participated in team meetings to continuously improve processes, methods, and productivity. - Communicated with supervisors, peers, and subordinates through various channels. • Decision-Making and Prioritization - Demonstrated proficiency in company products and services to make critical workflow decisions, prioritize tasks, issue purchase orders, and maintain project timelines. - Fostered a collaborative team environment with an open-door policy for guidance and support.

Collaborated daily with the Production Manager and supervisors to ensure the swift implementation of necessary changes, effectively minimizing downtime and increasing production throughput. Additionally, I trained three individuals on scheduling using PLEX, focusing on Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Resource Planning (PRP), and capacity planning.Key Achievements and Responsibilities:• Capacity Planning and Scheduling- Day-to-Day Operations Management: Led and managed all day-to-day manufacturing activities through cross-departmental coordination to ensure seamless operations.- Capacity Analysis and Optimization: Analyzed and reviewed work center capacity daily to align with business requirements. Optimized the dispatch list on 17 machines and 4 saws to ensure effective job sequencing and scheduling.- Efficiency and Revenue Alignment: Aligned scheduling with business needs to maximize efficiency and revenue goals. Monitored project statuses on all open orders, managing timelines and deliverables.•Resource Management and Optimization- Inventory and Resource Allocation: Managed raw material allocation to ensure efficient use of inventory following SOP. Conducted regular cycle counts on inventory.- Resource Adjustment and Optimization: Adjusted resources including labor, machine utilization, scheduling, and shipping to optimize operations.- Urgent Issue Resolution: Identified resource needs and addressed urgent logistic issues as they arose.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:●Planning and Scheduling- Daily Operations Coordination: Monitored daily work activities, authorized schedule changes, and prioritized work assignments while coordinating with production control and sales. Ensured timely and efficient operations by coordinating with various departments.- Machine Utilization and Efficiency: Monitored daily operations to ensure machine utilization and production efficiencies by tracking production reports generated through PLEX (ERP). Optimized scheduling to align with business needs and maximize efficiency.- Work Assignment Prioritization: Coordinated with production control and sales to prioritize work assignments and manage project timelines and deliverables.•Inventory Management and Allocation- Resource Allocation: Managed raw material allocation to ensure efficient use of inventory following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Conducted regular cycle counts on inventory to maintain accuracy.- Inventory Optimization: Adjusted resources including labor, machine utilization, scheduling, and shipping to optimize operations. Identified resource needs and addressed urgent logistic issues as they arose.- Efficient Use of Resources: Ensured that resources were allocated efficiently to support production goals, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity.

Managed and developed long-term strategies for manufacturing operations that aligned with the company’s goals for sustainable growth. I reviewed processing schedules and production orders to ensure we had the right inventory and staffing. I also assessed work procedures and duty assignments to improve efficiency and meet deadlines. I built strong relationships with other departments and external vendors, and I reported directly to the GM and VP of Operations.- Increased productivity by 30% on several details while reducing manpower by 20%, all while maintaining production goals.- Continuously worked to improve efficiencies and add necessary resources.- Maintained production levels as sales increased from $32 million to $60 million during my three years with the company.

Supervised day-to-day operations to facilitate production of fabricated parts. Instructed employees on job priorities and quality standards. Repaired and maintained 2 FLOW Waterjets to ensure minimal down time. Ensured on time delivery to customers by developing a strong relationship with them and understanding their needs.

Responsible for all aspects of business. Established customer base mainly through word of mouth.Machined all jobs in house using outside vendors when necessary. Main line of work was fixtures, gages, and dies for automotive, military, and aerospace industry.