Manufacturer of plastic container and material handling systems for commercial clients. Production Management ConsultantAssumed control of temporary project for retiring production manager. Maintained manufacturing and assembly processes including Laser, Brake, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Manual Machining, Assembly, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory and Maintenance operations. Developed facility manufacturing schedule to expand production. Achievements:• Increased revenues by 250% with new manufacturing techniques and infrastructure development.

One of the largest spa manufacturing companies in the US. Vice President / General ManagerSupported business owner in managing $40 million budget with full P&L responsibility. Managed department operations including Manufacturing, Engineering, Shipping, Receiving, Information Technology, Retail, Customer Service, Purchasing and Human Resources. Created rework assembly line allowing company to turnaround return spas for resale for good profit margins. Mentored team leaders and key personnel on Manage-By-Objectives strategy to increase production efficiency to grow profits. Restructured IT systems to increase organizational speed and efficiency. Project Managed key sales events and launched a new retail sales strategy to open three additional retail stores. Collaborated with Human Resources to improve safety, worker’s compensation, and employee discipline processes. Implemented new payroll system providing training for HR and Finance personnel. Achievements:• Reorganized and re-engineered manufacturing based on the Theory of Constraints methodology to triple production capacity, reduced quality issues by 200%, improved customer service rating by 20%, and enhanced plant safety.• Worked with company President / Owner to plan future strategy and develop budgets and reports to improve financial analysis to reach goals and objectives. Spearheaded 160% revenue growth within two years.

One-stop source for OEM, MRO, and Construction Supplies.General ManagerLed retail store operations with full P&L responsibility. Managed $1.2 million budget.Achievements:• Implemented a marketing program and sales strategy to increase new customer growth by 25% and revenues by 40% for a number two store ranking in the east coast. • Directed store reorganization to improve operational efficiency and achieve 99.9% inventory accuracy for corporate audit.

One of the largest suppliers in woodworking and metalworking machinery, tools and accessories in the USGeneral ManagerDirected 80 employees and operations for facilities including a Distribution Center, Technical / Customer Service Call Center, and a retail store. Implemented Management-By-Objectives with management team providing increases in revenue, productivity and cost efficiency. Provided Call Center Customer Service improvements to move service levels above industry standards.Achievements:• Launched marketing campaign to increasing retail store revenues by 20% and new customers by 64%.

Seasonal seal coating business.Owner/General ManagerLaunched company providing pavement sealing services. Achievements:• Established successful small business handling business development, accounting, scheduling, and customer service.

Leading third-party logistics management, market and product fulfillment services. Director of Engineering / Estimating / Project ManagementServed as member of the strategic leadership team. Built Engineering, Project Management, and Estimating departments to establish a cohesive high-performance, client-centric team. Led new business acquisitions, client on boarding, and continuous process improvements to increased profitability, information accuracy and delivery, and revenue-retention. Developed new costing and finance model to improve quality of financials, and provide enhanced material for presentations leading to securing two new major clients. Prepared contracts to establish new business relationships. Achievements:• Increased on-time Estimating Department’s delivery by 38%. Implemented an improve measurement system to ensure quick and accurate proposal delivery.

Provider supply chain solutions for telecom and wireless network products. Director of DistributionLed distribution operations for high-growth company controlling a $23 million budget, 220 employees, and five departments. Managed Receiving, Shipping, Pick/Pack, Human Resources, and Returns utilizing the Theory of Constraints methodologies to improve team and department performance. Launched new 50,000 square foot facility establishing operational models and processes to maintain rapid organizational growth. Achievements:• Streamlined manufacturing processes to increase throughput by 266% within three years. • Increased product line and inventory levels from $17 million to $40 million over five years. • Improved same-day receipt from 56% to 80%. • Reduced missed delivery performance from 1% to .01%.

Manufacturer of decorative urethane millwork for interior and exterior of residential and commercial projects. Director of OperationsDirected manufacturing operations for 350 employee facility. Led departments including Shipping, Receiving, Molding, Production, Finishing, and Purchasing. Controlled $5 million capital improvement budget. Planned new distribution facility and manufacturing start-up of two production lines. Implemented automated warehouse management system to streamline product shipping while enhancing inventory control accuracy. Achievements:• Increased labor force efficiency by 43% and production throughput by 41%. Improved customer orders delivery time from six weeks to one.

Manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products and fastening systems.Operations Manager / North American Accessories DivisionManaged $100 million power tool accessory business. Developed process and performance initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Established supplier partnerships to enhance supply chain processes, quality assurance protocols, and inventory management procedures. Advanced from previous positions including Supply Chain Manager, Material Flow Manager, and Product / Manufacturing Engineer.Achievements:• Streamlined manufacturing operations including shop floor training, material flow improvements, and safety compliance to increase throughput by 90% and labor efficiency by 9%. Eliminated lost-time accidents through collaboration with supervisors and team facilitators to define roles and improve safety. • Developed $1.1 million in cost savings by improving manufacturing productivity by 20% and lowering tooling changeovers from 45 minutes to three. • Reorganized inventory control to decrease discontinued inventory by 47%, increase inventory turns to double digits, and boost supplier service levels to 98%. Lowered PPM measurement from 55,000 to 5,000.