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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Direct operational strategy across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance functions. Oversee the management and operational effectiveness of multiple locations, driving performance and operational excellence across all sites. Executed high-value aerospace and defense contracts while maintaining compliance with ITAR and AS9100 standards. P&L accountability.

Denver, Colorado, United States

“FlowTLS showed us how to achieve 99% on-time delivery in our complex manufacturing plant. We tripled sales in 18 months with only a modest increase in staffing!” - EVP, Medical Device ManufacturerUtilize holistic systems approach to improve on time delivery, lead time, material availability, and profitability. Guide businesses in focusing their continuous improvement efforts to achieve big results in a short time. Implement holistic process improvements in Supply Chains and Manufacturing.

Denver, Co

“FlowTLS showed us how to achieve 99% on-time delivery in our complex manufacturing plant. We tripled sales in 18 months with only a modest increase in staffing!” - EVP, Medical Device ManufacturerUtilize holistic systems approach to improve on time delivery, lead time, material availability, and profitability. Guide businesses in focusing their continuous improvement efforts to achieve big results in a short time. Implement holistic process improvements in Supply Chains and Manufacturing.

Denver, Co

"Your leadership and technical knowledge helped us take our continuous improvement efforts to new levels. Thank you." - President, Aerospace ManufacturerWork with customers to deliver measurable, high-impact results through fast, focused improvements. Develop customized operations methods, management techniques, processes and process improvements. Implement lean manufacturing and provide guidance along the continuous improvement journey. Engage and empower employees and provide follow-up support. Implement continuous improvement processes—5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction (SMED), Visual Factory, Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke), and Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri).

Arvada, Co

Manufacturing engineer responsible for machine shop continuous improvement, quality, and new product development in a high precision, high tech defense and aerospace environment. Run cross-functional process improvement projects to reduce cost, improve quality, and reduce lead time. Run projects to develop effective processes for the manufacture of new products. Develop root cause and corrective actions to improve machine shop quality. Utilize lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to drive manufacturing improvements.

Arvada, Co

Leadership team member responsible for CNC machining, grinding, electro-chemical machining, wire EDM, and welding departments. Lead a team of 30+ direct reports to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Develop, implement, and sustain process improvement to support business growth. Develop and execute multiple-year staffing plans to meet business goals. Research, justify, propose, and implement new technology to increase competitiveness and company capabilities. Utilize lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to drive manufacturing improvements.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Site leadership team member responsible for original equipment manufacturing, including the Commercial Assembly, Military Assembly, New Products, Special Processes, Supermarket, Machine Shop, and Shipping/Receiving Departments. Lead a team of 7 direct reports and 150+ indirect reports. Develop and manage a $12+ million budget. Create operating policies and procedures for the efficient use of materials, machines, and labor. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and theory of constraints methods. Research and recommend new technologies, process improvements, cost reductions, and system modifications. Support new product introductions, serving as the link between engineering and production. Implement continuous improvement processes—5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction (SMED), Visual Factory, Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke), and Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri).

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Site leadership team member responsible for manufacturing, including the New Products, Special Processes, Supermarket, and Machine Shop. Lead a team of 4 direct reports and 90+ indirect reports. Develop and manage a $7+ million budget. Create operating policies and procedures for the efficient use of materials, machines, and labor. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and theory of constraints methods. Research and recommend new technologies, process improvements, cost reductions, and system modifications. Support new product introductions, serving as the link between engineering and production. Implement continuous improvement processes—5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction (SMED), Visual Factory, Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke), and Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri).

Managed Machining, Sheet-Metal Fabrication, Welding, and Plastics Thermoforming Departments with 30 direct and 3 dotted line reports, including a material coordinator and manufacturing engineers. Develop team members to promote a continuous improvement culture through teamwork and empowerment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and theory of constraints methods. Develop and implement day-to-day operating policies and procedures. Implement continuous improvement processes—5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction (SMED), Visual Factory, Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke), and Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri).

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Direct a 4-person manufacturing engineering department in the production of FDA-regulated medical devices. Responsible for manufacturing methods & processes, CNC programming, tool and fixture design, machining (milling, turning, wire EDM, water jet), product assembly, and special processing. Troubleshoot production and quality issues. Implement process improvements. Develop detailed work and setup instructions. Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives in 5S and setup reduction (SMED).

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Set up and machine high-precision stainless steel, titanium, cobalt-chrome, and plastics parts for medical devices using multi-axis CNC and manual mills/lathes. Program and machine prototypes. Continuous improvement of processes and programs.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

I attended UCCS as a full-time, non-traditional student Mechanical Engineering Student. During this time, I held a 40+ hour per week job.

Leadership Training For Managers

Received training on the 5 Drivers of Leadership Success and an 8-Step Planning process that enables you to define and align performance.

Certified Lean Practitioner

Completed 80 hours of training on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology—5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Value.

The Goodrich People Philosophy Leadership Training

Trained how and why to use the Goodrich People Philosophy. This experience taught me to become a more open-minded, people-focused leader..

Project Management Training

Project Management training including: Project Management Essentials Leadership in a Project Environment Lean Product Development.

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program