Lead, coach and mentor a team of diversified associates at the world’s largest manufacturer of Diabetic Insulin Syringes into a culture of LEAN. Aligned goals for the leadership, technical, quality and operational groups to achieve company SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People) objectives.

Selected to launch a newly created department aimed at integrating continuous improvement into the Plant’s culture. Challenged to systemize a Lean program in which people believe, support and foster continuous improvement which promotes learning, excitement and builds confidence in problem solving and job skills. As Production Manager, Directed the daily operation of a 3 shift manufacturing department comprised of 530 employees building components for the automotive industry. Coached / mentored 14 direct reports. Successfully managed continuous improvement initiatives to address a 20% increase in business. Established manning and expense budgets for yearly Business Plans that resulted in exceeding operational earnings plans.

Managed the overall direction of a diversified Class III medical device manufacturing company. Carried out responsibility in accordance to company objectives, GMP, FDA regulations and applicable law to successfully manufacture articulating delivery devices to the heart and brain.

P/L, Budget, Supervisory responsibilities.Cost / scrap reduction.FDA compliance,

Autonomy to manage the Suture Manufacturing and Assembly department for US Surgical – a leader in the R/D and manufacturing of laparoscopic, surgical and suture instruments. Responsible for directing 12 Supervisors and 550 hourly individuals in a FDA / GMP regulated, Clean Room 24/7 environment