COO for this fast-paced design, engineering, and world class manufacturing facility in Fort Washington, PA. Fabspeed is the world leader in exotic car performance, with 30 years of experience in designing, developing and manufacturing the highest caliber exhaust and intake systems for automotive enthusiasts, pursuing excellence in everything we do.

To create and define global strategic sourcing plans and lead implementation of the category sourcing initiatives across group manufacturing facilities in UK, US and France, overseeing all sourcing activities related to the Strategic business growth plans, managing the tendering, negotiations and selection of suppliers from all affiliate companies, developing performance targets and reports in line with business compliance and procedures. Personally managing a high level Sales & Operations Planning process linked to Working Capital reduction programme, working closely with Sales, R&D and Operations to develop a clear set of guidelines for decision making, approval and inventory levels, optimising the allocation of products to manufacturing plants whilst driving improvements in Customer lead times and OTIF. The Development and implementation of a Global Logistics Platform for Commercial & Military tenders and business.

To implement and deliver the deployment of improved operational strategies to an established global lead supplier to the oil and gas industry with resources and controls being outstripped by business growth, Introduction of best practices and processes across the entire organisation to facilitate sustainable improvements. To create the necessary changes to develop a world class facility capable of delivering exceptional customer products and services, with responsibility for 180 employees across all functional departments and multiple sites.

Cross Functional Team Member working with Tyco Flow Control Factories in End to End process improvement programs. Assessed, trained, and implement best practice supply chain and lean solutions with sustained improvements in Flow Control facilities globally, generating significantly higher level of business management controls and financial/ operational performance.

The implementation and management of project improvements to the business processes and procedures aligned to the Business Management System. The development of effective purchasing teams to improve communication with LCC purchasing offices, including the development of sourcing strategies and cost savings to be fed back into Business units. To identify and champion OpEx improvements across the business and to ensure successful post event implementation is achieved to meet business targets and costs, in line with budget expectations.

Responsible for the UK and India automotive divisions of manufacturing high precision engineered components for the global turbo charger and fuel injection systems markets. Leading the setting up of competitive manufacturing cost center in Pune, India.

Tier 1 Automotive Systems Supplier, managing complex JIT & SIL manufacturing, supply chain processes and solutions across multiple locations. Supporting global leading vehicle producers in new product launch, transitioning the planning of new technologies and Capex to achieve demanding requirements in terms of quality, cost, delivery and continual improvement.