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Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Site overall responsibility, compliance, regulatory, operations, P&L, and integration of the operationally independent multimillion dollar/ 300+ employee site within the worldwide "complex mechanical" structure of hundreds of millions under a multibillion dollar corporate structure.Targeted successful operational turnaround enabling operational stability minimizing risk and enabling reliability and long term success.

Operations of large high tech manufacturer servicing high technology capital equipment OEM's in semiconductor capital equipment, automotive, medical equipment, laser and others. Fulfilling engineering, prototype, NPI, production support and collaboration throughout the product cycle from inception to maturation utilizing latest technology in machining, fabrication, verification and practices in quality systems and operations. Working closely with partner customers in tailoring collaborative systems focused on collective goals and objectives..

Operated manufacturing for contract precision manufacturer within ISO structure, expanding into aerospace with AS9100 certification. Utilized 5 axis machining capabilities in fulfilling competitive demand while controlling labor costs, maximizing accuracy, increasing utilization and though put. Expanded business in medical, semiconductor capital equipment and aerospace industries.

Hayward, Ca, Us

MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward CADirector of OperationsResponsible for Ops of a multi-million dollar international commodity and device manufacturer with overseas operations and markets. Executed successful culture change enabling never had before levels of Teamwork and collaboration. Achieved up to 50% increase to top line, while doubling key product line performance and overseas operations success. Increased revenue and throughput, while decreasing cycle-time and inventory.

2005-2007K-Fab, Santa Clara CAExecutive Vice PresidentDirector of OperationsResponsible for all aspects of a 50 employee manufacturer : Operations, Machining, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, Human Resources, Sales and compliances. Achieved “greatest net profits in many years” while simultaneously relocating to a new facility and retooling and modernizing the operation. Implemented culture change enabling the organization to face significant market changes and adapt to it’s changing needs and expectations. Tripled #2 customer (measured in $).Successfully introduced #3 and #4 customers, as well as 50% of the top 10 customers.Increased revenue 30%.Introduced 45% new customers.Through the successful execution of these accomplishments was promoted to Executive Vice President.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Responsible for corporate quality, compliance and supply base management. Developing qualification programs, auditing process, supplier/employee training, processes, material flow, calibration. Responsible for supply chain management, compliance of products to specification, successfully managing products within high change, aggressive lead-time environment, achieved goals (development/delivery of revolutionary capital product-on time!)! Work within company structure (from the office of the President to shipping/receiving) to effect company goals. Work with peer groups, teams, contractors, suppliers. Recognized as a change agent in achieving the unachievable (time/cost/complexity…). Achieving overall cost reductions of flagship product of 30% while maintaining consistent supply of product. Reduced costs $3M.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Operations of large high tech manufacturer servicing high technology capital equipment OEM's in semiconductor capital equipment, aerospace and others. Fulfilling engineering, prototype, NPI, production support and collaboration throughout the product cycle from inception to maturation utilizing latest technology in machining, fabrication, verification and practices in quality systems and operations. Working closely with partner customers in tailoring collaborative systems focused on collective goals and objectives..

Irvine, Ca, Us