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East Hartford, Ct, Us

Guide and support suppliers through APQP/MRL processes by analytically looking at operational risks and addressing those risks.

Lead improvements in lean manufacturing and quality systems to improve comany's quality ratings, profit, and cash position.● Lead operational and business process improvement events to establish new and improve upon current processes making the department 14% more efficient.● Identify and execute multiple improvement events from simple 5S to complex operational and businessprocesses that postured the company for growth without adding headcount and improved manufacturing efficiency 17%.● Run 1 major and 4 minor events per month, engaging employees from all disciplines. Documented all in magazine style communication.● Manage, maintain, and continuously improve AS9100D certified quality system, quality engineering,and receiving, in-process, NDT, and final inspection personnel.

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Lead growth of full quality team including NDT and general inspection, while company trasitioned to production rates.● Lead business process improvement events to establish new and improve current processes reducing overhead process costs by 15% each event.● Implemented APQP Process and AS9100D in advance of standards change.● Supported successful implementation of ERP system transition to SAP resulting in shipments on day 2 and minimal changes after go-live.● Using lean manufacturing principles, lead product teams to improve flow, reducing inventory and cost both by 5% and reduce dock to stock time in receiving/receiving inspection.● Direct, oversee, and approve root cause and corrective/preventive action investigations to meet continuous improvement goals including customer escape reduction.● Report on cost of poor internal and supplier quality (scrap, rework, and repair) as well as escape investigation. Results 10% year over year escape reductions and improved customer satisfaction.● Manage, maintain, and continuously improve ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified environmental, health, and safety management system which was certified in 1 year.● Establish strategies to meet fiscal year quality and EHS improvement goals including 10% reduction in plant incidents, 10% reduction in non-conformances and overall scrap, and 3% reduction in energy costs and waste to landfill. Business met objectives annually.● Manage, maintain, and continuously improve AS9100D certified quality system, quality engineering,and receiving, in-process, and final inspection.● Manage salary and hourly employees to meet objectives. Hire and train appropriate personnel.● Specify & implement capital appropriations for equipment to vertically integrate outsourced inspection activities such as CMM and nondestructive inspection. Result 10% reduction in inspection costs

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

● Managed all operational facets of start-up, high technology, aerospace manufacturing business including manufacturing, quality, manufacturing engineering, materiel, and facility management. Business growth: 9 employees, $3M sales at $1M loss to 75 employees, $25M sales at $3M profit.● Developed, documented, and implemented AS9100B Business Management system. Certification wasobtained within 1 year.● Established 10-year operational map to full rate production documenting growth of 20x in production,5x growth in personnel, infrastructural needs, technology requirements, and tooling increases. Served as foundation for the company’s strategic business plan.● Directed development and implementation of training programs for new employees. Hired, managed,developed, and led a 40 person technician workforce consistently meeting cost, quality, and schedule objectives utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, employee involvement, and a strong focus on safety.● Established standard work in operations to assure product consistency reducing labor content by 15%.● Directed development of alternate processing methods reducing labor 25% and energy consumption 20%. ● Implemented Value Stream Map process to reduce lead time and inventory 20%. ● Established 5S and TPM programs ensuring operational effectiveness and capacity are sustained and improved.● Managed $4M initial 30,000 sq-ft building setup and $2M 20,000 sq-ft expansion ensuring sufficient capacity in all systems for full production rates. Responsible for $250K annual capital budget to support on-going and new product lines as well as growth. Established long term flat rate electrical and natural gas contracts to assure business meets financial objectives.● Managed 2 manufacturing supervisors (40 techs) and 8 professionals including quality engineers, production and material planners, an administrator, lean coordinator, and facilities manager.

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Various positions of increasing responsibility to final listed position. Led four departments totaling 30 people and their respective budgets.