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Greenville, Illinois, US

Overall management of Enertech's Mitchell, South Dakota geothermal heat pump manufacturing facility by developing and executing the operations strategy while maintaining a strong team-based manufacturing environment. Collaborate with executive leadership to define operational goals and define effective KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to.

• I am responsible for developing and implementing operational processes and systems for a startup manufacturing operation.One critical task is managing all departments, ensuring effective coordination, and achieving.
• Planned, budgeted, and executed the construction of a new $6M manufacturing site in Las Cruces, NM, completing the project in November 2020.
• Executed engineering trials and facilitated seamless production startup, meeting operational targets.
• Negotiated raw material contracts, securing favorable terms and cost savings.

Foothill Ranch, CA, US

• As a Quality Assurance Manager, I spearheaded design and manufacturing activities for custom sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI shielding solutions in the implantable medical and automotive sectors.It was me who.
• Attained compliance with ISO 9001, TS-16949, and AS9100 quality systems, ensuring adherence to rigorous industry standards.
• Spearheaded core team accountable for designing, constructing, and staffing state-of-the-art manufacturing site worth $150M, spanning 155,000 ft2, which commenced operations successfully in March 2014.
• Qualified and validated over 30 products utilized in medical electronics, meeting stringent customer specifications and satisfying FDA requirements.
• Reduced material costs by $3M through optimizing supplier selection and improving incoming quality.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, US

• In this role, I managed P&L, manufacturing, and planning operations for a 100-person, two-shift operation.I was entrusted with administering financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost-efficiency through.
• Established a scheduling system, significantly improving on-time delivery from 45% to 80%.
• Achieved and managed profitable growth of the organization amidst a 50% increase in sales.
• Implemented $4M worth of capital equipment within a specified timeline and budget.

As Director of Operations for Vitesse Semiconductor, I was responsible for the purchasing, planning, package development, manufacturing, test, and assembly of over $125 million of integrated circuits using internal and worldwide suppliers.

Bs, Material/Metallurgical Engineering

Executive Education

Mba