Manage the transition from R&D to Manufacturing. Introduce Business Processes for a Solid State Auto-focus Lens Manufacturing company. Responsible for all manufacturing operations, supply chain, facility and equipment maintenance activities and personnel. Also involved in transferring our technology to contract manufactures in Asia. • Managed the design, RFQ, Construction and Start-up of over 5000 Sqft. of Class 1000 Clean room space for the production factory at a new 20K Sqft. facility. • Established and managed the Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) process.• Introduced manufacturing disciplines including Lean Manufacturing, Product Traceability, Continuous Process Improvement, controlled Work Instructions, Training and Certification Programs and Manufacturing Metrics. • Formalized BOMs and Process Flows.• Created cost and capacity models with cost reduction objectives, and ramp plans to support quarterly, annual and a three year budget plans. • Contributed to the implementation of Quality processes including Document Control, ECN, MRB, CofC, supplier audits and corrective actions.• Created Excel based MRP program for the management of direct and indirect materials.

Perform in a multi-faceted role within a start-up environment. Responsibilities include program management, industrial engineering, resource management, ISO Auditor and cost analyst. OSLAM (Optically Addressable Spatial Light Modules) manufacturing facility.• Planned factory layout and actively facilitated the relocation of the factory.• Worked with engineering to standardize process flows and procedures.

Manage 50+ employees operating up to three shifts. Create production cost, capacity and resource models. Perform process and product capability analysis. Facilitate daily and weekly production and process improvement meetings to enhance employee awareness, improve communication and drive process refinements. Develop and implement work instructions and standard operating procedures for manufacturing. Manage raw and finish goods inventory for manufacturing. Maintain process routings and schedule production builds. Establish and maintain ISO 9001 compliance for manufacturing. Report manufacturing cost, WIP, yield and labor efficiency.• Planned and organized the transition of proto type product into volume production.• Deployed and lead Lean Manufacturing & 5S training and improvement projects.• Defined and maintained computerized shop floor control system.• SAP Business One implementation for manufacturing.