Implementation and training of core Operational Excellence Tools at multiple NA Facilities:• Daily Management• Problem Solving• Strategy Deployment• Material Flow• Inventory Management

Executed precision assembly tasks globally and collaborated with the local engineering teams to develop and optimize advanced manufacturing processes and process transfers, ensuring high-quality standards and efficiency.• Led global manufacturing assembly transitions and process improvements in Germany and England, ensuring seamless integration with minimal disruption to production and sales. • Optimized throughput and efficiency by identifying key performance indicators and applying Operational Excellence tools, including Lean Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints. • Engineered Digital Factory and IIOT Architecture, designed to achieve significant energy savings and process improvements across multiple global facilities. • Honored as the Recognized Global Leader for energy savings across the global organization. Drove sustainedcost savings to achieve over $232K electrical savings over 9 years at the Bowling Green, KY facility.

Oversaw plant operations, managed staff, and implemented efficiency improvements to ensure dynamic and challenging project targets and EHS standards were consistently met.• Led the Bowling Green, KY Plant Relocation Team as part of a difficult Global Footprint Reduction Project. The result was a successful merge of 2 facilities and savings of $1.2M annually in fixed overhead costs.• Drove team compliance for all EHS Safety, Budget, Resource and Timing requirements.• Dynamic and challenging target dates were met for machine removal and logistics, facility repairs and cleaning.

Designed initiatives to enhance operational excellence and improve manufacturing processes. Led a team of engineers and technicians, driving efficiency and quality improvements across the CBS and Manufacturing Engineering departments.• $300,000 + cost savings resulting from dozens of engineering team projects and Lean Kaizen events.• Capital Expense Project Lead – Yearly Budget Planning Team and CAPEX manager across multiple NA Sites.

Identified and led many initiatives to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, utilizing CBS methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity across ESAB's operations.• Led all aspects of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events – multiple NA sites. • Achieved a remarkable 63% reduction of product changeover times (SMED) using Throughput Optimization and Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

Improved manufacturing processes and maintenance operations. Led a team of technicians, and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.• Achieved a 91% reduction of unplanned downtime by implementing a Scheduled Preventative Maintenance Program. • Generated $430,000 in savings over 51 Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings projects.