• Member of cross functional team who successfully launched the latest Drug Eluting Stent to market ahead of schedule.• Led multi functional teams on numerous VIP (Value Improvement Projects) using Lean & Six Sigma tools to increase efficiency, throughput and yield.• Successfully completed numerous validation activities for new manufacturing processes (IQ, OQ, PQ & other associated validation documents) • Supported implementation of Lean Production System (LPS)• Successfully implemented equipment hardware and software upgrades resulting in reduced scrap and cycle time, yielding annual savings of $1 million.• Project leader for installation, commissioning and validation of an additional packaging line to support a sudden increase in product demand.• Developed and implemented preventative maintenance and calibration schedules for new equipment.

• Sustained and improved manufacturing which achieved high quality products while reducing manufacturing costs and ensuring a safe working environment.• Process sustaining function included troubleshooting, disposition of non-conforming material & process improvement, via a daily multi-functional meeting on the production floor.• Developed and implemented improvements to existing processes using Lean & Six Sigma tools (DMAIC methodology, 5S, process mapping, single piece flow) which resulted in cost reduction, yield improvements and process lead-time reductions.• Yield improvement project manager which resulted in a yield increase from 86% to 93% in 9 months which equated to approximately $2 million savings.• Led multi functional projects with team members from Manufacturing, QA, Logistics and R&D departments which successfully introduced new processes locally and globally• Key role in technology transfer, giving remote and on site support to the Costa Rican team.