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Responsable for the management of multiple facilities with direct responsibility for all operational functions. Implemented Lean manufacturing principlies to drive employee empowerment to improve operational effectiveness. Key accomplishments include reducing operation cost by 20% while improving service levels. Improved cash flow by reducing direct costs.

Allentown, PA, US

St. Louis, MO, US

Responsible for two sites with annual revenue of $400 million. Direct responsibility for all operational functions from order entry to fulfillment. Process include quality, materials management, customer service as well as all cost centers. Implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve service levels, quality and cost structure as well as develop a.

Responsible for three North American operations with annual sales of $75 million. Direct responsibility for Sales, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and all Operational functions. Transforming current operations through the introduction of continuous improvement techniques. Resulting in increased profitability and customer.

Managed three North American facilities with full P&L responsibility and annual sales of $125 million. Direct responsibility for Sales, Operations Managers, Finance, Quality, Human Relations, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Materials. Improved relationship and communications with strategic customers that led to the awarding of new.

Engineered Fasteners and Components Managed a $100 million global region with P&L responsibility, Direct responsibly for Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Engineering, Information Technology and Continuous Improvement. Responsible for all capital assets and the development of a long-term strategy to meet divisional goals. Managed the.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Engineered Fasteners Managed both the Planning and Materials Departments. Implemented JIT/ Lean manufacturing system resulting in a reduction of over 60% in inventory levels while improving on time shipments to 100%. Managed material function for European Operations. Reduced inventory levels by 40% and improved delivery by 15%. Resulting in the retention.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Engineered Fasteners Managed all marketing functions for the design and introduction of new products to meet the needs of a new & emerging market. Successfully introduced new products with annual sales of $11 million less than 2 years. Developed business plan to achieve division's sales and profit goals. Overall responsibility for design and.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Engineered Fasteners One of a five member Operations Team established to develop and implement a strategy to gain access to local Japanese automotive market (Toyota, Honda) resulting in sales of more than $4 million in less than two years.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Engineered Fasteners Responsible for the accounts of Ford Motor and Honda of America. Improved ratings by over 20 percent. Managed weekly production runs, responsible for all communications with clients.

Mba, Business

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration