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Specifically joined this company to apply industry expertise in starting up and running a new manufacturing plant. Collaborate with business owners to develop and apply corporate growth initiatives, assembly line setup, facility audits, and multi-project management. Facilitate all production floor fundamentals and processes. Lead team building and workplace productivity strategies with thirteen-person plant unit and $2.5M budget. Member of the Senior Leadership team.* Optimized all operations processes with Lean principles that decreased direct labor costs by 20%; also utilized Kanban and Kaizen methodologies for different functions. * Personally organized and established the plant’s inventory control system and comprehensive safety plan; also deployed value stream map for process optimization.* Restructured personnel assignments and introduced training programs to enhance productivity.

Founded, established, and started this manufacturing consulting company which focuses on growth and start-up businesses. Jara specializes in product commercialization with domestic and Chinese manufacturers. Liaised with business owners at small to medium-sized manufacturing firms to administer continuous improvements, production startups, facility audits, and multi-project management. * Personally designed production lines for fragranced gel line manufacturer in Taiwan (60M units/ year) and US hand soap producer (7M units/year). * Coordinated operational audits at existing US production site for potential purchase/buyout; also performed facility inspections of alternative locations for expansion of client’s manufacturing operations.

Wilmington, De, Us

Spearheaded all aspects of Supply Chain, Laboratory, Quality Control, Customer Service, and Product Development functions. Design and implement strategic business plans, manufacturing guidelines, and quality improvements to reduce costs, drive efficiency, and maximize profitable sales growth.* Supported 25% annual revenue growth through establishment and oversight of a solid operational foundation that is the backbone of present-day operations. * Instituted compliance programs that consistently meet critical requirements relating to production, quality, and regulatory for major retailers including Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Family Dollar. * Successfully commercialized 20+ products per year. * Decreased overall costs by 15% after setting up of a centrally located third-party logistics warehouse that efficiently serviced all US and Canadian distribution centers. * Captured cost savings by opening and maintaining alternate and contingent supply chains. * Earned UL certification for electrical products. Reorganized and relocated Asian office that became an instrumental player in new product development with Chinese subcontractors. * Reduced labor and overhead by over 30%. * Sourced and expanded supply chain with facilities in China, Bulgaria, Taiwan and Mexico. * Skillfully designed and directed company-owned production lines across three domestic and four foreign manufacturing sites.

Joined this spin-off of non-military business of Cyalume Technologies. Partnered with new owners to continue company growth. Built all aspects of organizational structure; provided operational leadership focused on cost reduction, and increasing sales and profits. * Improved logistics, supply chain, and cost structure by relocating offshore production to Mexico, facilitating takeover of multimillion dollar competitor account. * Managed operations of plant in Mexico; grew employee base from 300 to 1,000+. * Secured $1M+ in savings through negotiating with suppliers, and product and production modifications. * Optimized profitability / productivity by restructuring employee responsibilities.

West Springfield, Ma, Us

Built and managed outsourcing relationships with overseas contract manufacturers providing approximately 50% of chemical light products for this $70M business. Identified opportunities to grow business and market share. Created and implemented manufacturing policies, procedures, and best practices. * Planned, implemented, and led greenfield start-up of a $3M chemical blending plant in China, managing project to completion. * Reduced total operating costs by $3M+ over three years.

West Springfield, Ma, Us

Facilitated expansion into injection molding and extrusion, despite no prior knowledge or experience. Set up operation from scratch; directed all aspects of operations; and managed end-to-end completion of manufacturing projects. Directed overall operations of a $2M fulfillment business; and initiated / managed onsite chemical blending start-up. Managed vendor relations; and negotiated contracts to maintain budget.* Established and managed fully compliant safety and environmental programs for 200+ manufacturing staff. * Won trust of acquired American Cyanamid plant personnel. * Significantly reduced operating expenses through vertical integration. * Built and operated a separate strategic division which supplied bulk chemicals to affiliates and competitors.

West Springfield, Ma, Us

Recruited by President to lead the startup and day-to-day operations of a chemical light manufacturing plant. Developed infrastructure, hired staff, and managed all aspects of operations including IT, Quality Control, Chemical Lab and Plant, and New Product Development.* Operational improvements included moving CA facility to MA to solve logistics issues.* Created joint venture with a product provider in China.* Implemented programs, quality control processes, and procedures to facilitate compliance.* Authored and established company SOPs and specification standards.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Business