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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTDriven, analytical, and business savvy executive level manufacturing operations strategist. Successful track record in cost reduction, reorganization, process redesign, and ERP system implementation. A record of leading the deployment of lean and continuous improvement. Experienced in cost accounting, coupled with an operations background, gives a unique ability to focus on key issues related to financial performance.Spearhead all functions for a multi-site privately held manufacturer of “green” athletic, recreational, and animal products. Responsible for sales, marketing, production, engineering, human resources, supply chain, quality, accounting, and distribution functions.Lead turnarounds by developing cost reduced and customer focused operations. Progressively lead a company to record profits and the most profitable years in its history during a global recessionary period. Initiated cost control measures, lean initiatives, tooling improvements and process re-engineering to force improved productivity by 37% and product output by 33%.Directed all phases of a 325 person producer of tier 1 automotive products; responsible for operational profitability in two facilities (180,000 sq. ft.) including production supervision, materials management, purchasing, distribution, quality, and industrial engineering.Experienced with acquisition and merger integrations; point man on two integrations including planning and execution phases.Financial responsibility for four manufacturing facilities with sales and marketing responsibility for the Armstrong brand; an industry leading manufacturer of machinery and supplies.Developed strategic supply chain alliances with largest suppliers enabling lower total costs, supplier managed inventory programs, and point of use kitting and stocking programs.Personally implemented management processes such as Cross Functional Team’s, S&OP planning, operational reviews and new product development systems.

Listed skills include Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, and 15 others.