Ownership for day-to-day efficient and effective performance of North America Manufacturing. This includes the assembly lines and the Shell Lab. Responsibility for the strategic direction and development of the Manufacturing group along with accountability for providing direction, focus, establishing priorities and communicating expectations. Led team to 2019 Manufacturer of the Year, awarded by the Manufacturers Alliance.

Candid and hands-on approach to leading a 3-shift, 7 day-a-week, high volume digital print operation in the Shakopee facility. This includes quality, equipment and labor utilization, continuous improvement, and employee safety. Building and leading a high-performing team that meets and exceeds customer and corporate expectations.Led team to 2017 Manufacturer of the Year, awarded by the Manufacturers Alliance.

Overall hands-on leadership for strategic plan, execution and P&L responsibilities for a 3-shift, 7 day-a-week lean manufacturer with 50 employees in a 50,000 square foot operation. Western Graphics helps its clients print less. We're changing the way print is purchased and produced, saving our clients a great deal of time and money and giving them back the flexibility to change their printed messages more frequently. Our 'Print Less' management programs utilize online ordering, automated workflows and just-in-time digital printing technologies to help corporations keep their cash in the bank and their print out of the landfills.Western's success stems directly from our passion surrounding our 4 Core Values - Trust, Great Attitudes, Teamwork, and Results. The culture at Western is one of working together for everyone’s success. Employees help each other every day to accomplish the tough tasks related to client satisfaction and the challenges that go along with our industry.Our team has a relentless passion for making things better every day. Last year we completed over 700 improvements to our processes and environment that helped to improve client satisfaction, lower our costs, or improve our quality and safety. We are never satisfied. We were recognized by the Manufacturers Alliance as The Best Lean Culture in 2012.

Hands-on approach to leading a 3-shift, 7 day-a-week, lean manufacturing and distribution operation with 50 employees in a 50,000 square foot operation.By using a very candid and passionate approach to running our business we were able to uncover many problems (opportunities) that were obstacles to our success. By admitting these problems existed we were able to brainstorm ideas on how to reduce or eliminate these issues from our production process and our supply chain. We do not argue with reality. Created a culture for business and employee success based on continual focus on improvement• Led team to implement continuous improvements and establish best practices that were awarded “Manufacturer of the Year” in 2010 by the Manufacturers Alliance.• Implemented standard work procedures and a feedback/problem resolution system that reduced spoilage by 70%.• Led the design and implementation of pull systems throughout the manufacturing process.• Implemented a 1-to-1 coaching system which led to improved employee engagement, overall performance and job satisfaction.