Ralph Marsh Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, Us

Haarlem, Nh, Nl

Responsible for all North American operational activity with respect to P&L, policy, procedure and personnel management. Activities include the management of cross functional team of engineers, product managers, technical support staff, sales organization, and the marketing and finance teams totaling 6 direct reports and a total size of 48 employees.

Haarlem, Nh, Nl

MES Manager specifically focused on digital manufacturing strategies, whereby defining cost effective solutions for the implementation and deployment of Advanced IT Manufacturing. Additionally focused on Quality Control / QDA-SPC / OEE / MI solutions

Fremont, California, Us

Added responsibility to existing Manufacturing Technologies functions in managing an IT operations group servicing all aspects of the IT infrastructure and communications. I am accountable for maintaining an additional operating budget of $1.1M. Responsible for developing processes and procedures to insure quality and efficiency KPI targets are met and or exceeded. Key Achievements:•Implemented ITIL methodologies resulting in KPI scores that met and or exceeded targets.•Achieved a 20% operating expense reduction.•Improved Inventory and Asset Management processes through the use of ITIL methodologies.

Fremont, California, Us

Promoted to lead, coach, and develop a team of fourteen IT Specialists who are responsible for developing, implementing, enhancing and maintaining mission critical Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; Enterprise system development using technologies including .NET, C#, SQL, Web, mobile computing technologies, and Rockwell Automation and Wonderware SCADA Software. Responsible for all aspects of managing strategic company projects utilizing system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies. Lead the drafting and implementation of critical IT business processes and policies in support of SOX requirements, change management, and annual planning methodologies. Held accountable to achieve customer satisfaction by meeting SLA targets in system availability and project delivery timing; support for over 80 applications with 30 of them deemed as mission critical. Key Achievements:•Successfully managed a $6.1M project implementing a mission critical Toyota developed MES system. •Lead a team of specialists responsible for implementing a manufacturing quality system having a direct impact on the ability of the manufacturing team to meet and exceed key quality KPI targets.•Developed and implemented an SDLC process based on industry best practices.•Coached subordinates in problem solving, PDCA, project management, and SDM methodologies in the spirit of preparing them to meet department succession plans.•Created proactive system monitoring tools to minimize customer impacted outages.•Use of effective communication skills to establish positive relationships with stakeholders, supervisors, peers, and employees.•Adopted skill sets in problem solving utilizing Toyota methodologies.

Fremont, California, Us

Selected to manage a team of seven IT specialists responsible for managing and implementing SCADA systems in an effort to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process. Utilized project management abilities to implement complex projects with tight time frames and budget restrictions. Responsible for the development of the IT team in the areas of performance, technical capabilities and project management.Key Achievements:•Implemented a $1.1M Automatic Vehicle Identification system resulting in improved quality of critical manufacturing processes.•Leveraged plant floor data to establish real-time KPI dashboards.•Modified existing system to improve processes impacting the efficiency of the production process through reduced downtime.

Fremont, California, Us

Maintenance Assistant Manager, Plastics Plant 1996 – 2000Promoted to manage a team of 27 skilled tradesman, 4 supervisors, 1 specialist, and 3 clerical assistants in a highly automated plastic injection molding and painting facility. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining maintenance management systems with a goal of improving equipment efficiencies, team member skill sets, and cost reduction improvements within a lean manufacturing process.Key Achievements:•Improved equipment efficiency and increased throughput utilizing effective problem solving activities.•Exceeded expense reduction targets of a $1.5M annual operating budget.•Developed reporting systems to identify and communicate equipment related problems for countermeasure development.•Managed critical new model project activities from conception to mass production.

Fremont, California, Us

Promoted and selected to be one of four key team members to be part of a successful launch of a new plastic injection molding and painting facility. Responsible for creating equipment specifications; designed controls architecture and SCADA system. Insured equipment installations were completed per design specifications. Responsible for establishing the maintenance organization and processes required to support the injection molding and painting processes.Key Achievements:•Contributed to the successful launch of a Plastics Injection molding and painting facility within the defined time-line and budget.•Completed a successful launch of the maintenance department through the development of management systems to maintain Toyota Production System (TPS) standards.•Designed and implemented a computerized maintenance management system to document and support all maintenance activities and equipment efficiencies.