Strong leader with extensive experience in manufacturing, engineering and quality management with reputation for turning around troubled areas. Demonstrated problem-solving and planning skills coupled with the ability to develop and lead effective teams and execute a plan or strategy. Consistent record of organizing, implementing and bringing innovative strategies to enhance company profitability and efficiency.Truly remarkable career accomplishments . Took a $9 million manufacturing business generating $1.4 million EBITDA to a $25 million business producing more than $4.5 million EBITDA in less than six years. Led turnaround of a $12 million Division of Flexible Packaging firm which was losing $1.9 million to profit position through his efforts in the implementation of key accounts strategies, achievement of ISO 9002 certification in less than a year, and most important the successful design and deployment of the Divisions Lean initiative. As a key executive took a start-up business to $110 million in just five years and with a $120 million acquisition took the business to $350 million during the next nine years. The measure of success for McDowell is simple – to be able to increase the value of a business by establishing the market differentiation strategy and then capitalize on it; and by optimizing the business processes thorough the relentless application of Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.Specialties: Areas of proven expertise include: Financial Management and Full P&L Strategic Plan Development in Multiple Industries Executed Multiple Mergers & Acquisitions Customer Relation, Sales and Marketing Leadership Multi-Plant Management, Lean/ Six sigma Certification, Mentor, Team Building and Retention in Union & non-Union settings