Operations Executive with extensive experience leading corporate operations at domestic and global levels. Consistent record of increasing profitability levels while reducing costs. Highly adept at establishing and directing profitable, customer-focused programs, leading successful business initiatives, and turning around under-performing operations. Effective leader with an extensive background of Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Business Development, ISO 9001, Market Analysis, Contract Negotiations, Operations Management, production efficiency, Plant start up and driving a successful succession plan through strong leadership, training and mentoring of staff. Excels at Strategic Planning, equipment and personnel utilization to maximize efficiency, reduce cost and minimize waste. Seeking a new challenge. Pricing / Supply Chain/ Strategic Planning / Plant Start-up / Operations Management / Warehouse and Distribution / Manufacturing and AssemblyEmail: PMStephens61@Gmail.comCore Competencies / Strengths ListMulti site ManagementSkilled NegotiationsPlant Start-upOperations Management Develop and Mentor StaffSupply Chain Management ISO 9001TrainingBudget and ForecastingLEAN Manufacturing Accomplishments:- Reduced OSHA Recordables by 50% in less than 2 years at RAB Lighting- Improved overall operational efficiency at 5 manufacturing and Distribution sites across the US with HC reductions, Lines picked per hour, Lines shipped per hour improvements while meeting tight budget constraints. -Successfully trained, mentored and directed employees on new Plant Start-up of our Orangeburg SC Manufacturing Plant.- Successfully negotiated Ten year contracts to three of the largest Railroads in the U.S. Valued at over $40 million annually.- Developed Programs to improve turnaround time of customer quotes and responses to RFP's by over 35%.- Developed thorough and proactive succession plan and led hourly and salaried employees on methods and programs to maximize efficiency and equipment utilization. - Drove a culture of collaboration and transparency to improve overall company efficiency and knowledge for employees. - Responsible for Optimal flow of five Distribution Centers housing 450 products and producing annual revenue of $400M.Software:Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint