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Chicago, Il, Us

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Lake Forest, Ca, Us

Major AccomplishmentImplemented updated processes to result in product cost reductions of $3M in year over year savings. Drove multiple teams to implement product improvements, creating increased quality and reduction of annual warranty costs by approximately $500KReduced scrap costs by 25% and rework by more than 50% through product and production yield improvements.Recruited, hired, provided mentorship, training and support to General Monitor’s employees which helped maintain excellent talent retention rateImplemented team building events, knowledge sharing, and communications to improve overall morale for domestic and international teamsLead the transition from privately held company to public held company for our Leaders and Staff by focusing on common strategic goals and implementing new communications methodsAnalyzed capacity growth plan, resources, and inventory requirements to conceptualize and develop 5-year capital equipment plan for guidance in future operationsDeveloped strategic operational plans aligned with revenue growth, product development and cost targetsWorked closely with international vendors regarding material quality, long term contracts and business relationshipDeveloped and implemented manufacturing equipment and facilities maintenance plan to insure equipment and facilities continuityTeam lead in due-diligence and integration of a company acquisition responsible for identifying and implementing acquired product cost reductions of 30%Primary ResponsibilitiesProvided operational leadership and effectively managed all aspects of operations at Lake Forest and Corona, CA, Galway Ireland, Cranberry Woods, PA facilities and provided support to plant leadership in Suzhou, China. Responsibilities included; HR, Customer Service, strategic plans, budget development and administration, on-boarding, daily operations team management, EHS and facility

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

Major AccomplishmentsRepresented General Monitors, Inc., working with joint venture company in Wuxi, China, to secure vendors, serve customers, and launch local product manufacturing for Chinese marketIn cooperation and collaboration with human resources, developed and led operations team that achieved best in class manufacturing performance through multiple continuous improvement projectsMentored and coached identified personnel for future operations leadership rolesConducted key customer visits in China to promote and support product sales and serviceWorked with local Chinese vendors to source machined and molded parts as well as PCB’sPrimary ResponsibilitiesDirected 60+ member team providing operational management of safety, manufacturing, materials/inventory, quality, new product introductions, service and plant facilities maintenance in Lake Forest, CA facilityResponsibilities included all budgetary and strategic planning, shipment forecasts, annual invoicing targets, material sourcing; local and international, production efficiency, product quality and all service and support activities

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

Major AccomplishmentsLed process improvement teams to reduce product leads times from weeks to daysIntegrated manufacturing and test engineering into the new product development process which effectively improved communication between manufacturing and engineering reducing new product introduction cycle timeWorked closely with HR to identify internal talent for development for future rolesMentored and coached identified personnel for future manufacturing leadership rolesCreated standard operating procedures for the service departmentPrimary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all daily production activities including; labor force distribution, process improvement, cycle time, production throughput, future production planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, service and new product introductions. A total of 45 employees including production operators, electronic technicians, production leads, manufacturing and test engineersResponsibilities included; full budgetary for the manufacturing and service departments, salaries, capital equipment planning

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

Major AccomplishmentsDirected a new product development team. Responsibilities included; project scheduling, decisions on product features, working with engineering, sales, and marketing to drive product to marketCore ERP team member responsible for the implementation of Manage 2000 ERP system Defined system requirements based on legacy system and business needs Power user for Manage 2000 system capable of writing queries and reportsPrimary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all daily production activities including; labor force distribution, process improvement, cycle time, production throughput, and future production planning; a total of 35 direct reports including production leads, assembly operators and technicians

Lake Forest, Ca, Us

Major AccomplishmentsExceeded sales plan each of three yearsChampioned a new product achieving initial sales in the Southern US region and created training material to educate both customers and reps on product theory and functional operationPrimary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all sales and market development in the Southern United States with a total annual sales plan of over $3MManaged six sales representatives focused on improving rep product knowledge and market awareness. Conducted technical product presentations to representatives and customers. Developed annual sales plans and conducted annual rep performance reviewsParticipated in new rep selection process