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• Directed all aspects of global manufacturing operations with responsibility for operational and financial performance• Increased overall production output by more than 40% and improved profit margins by more than 10% through the implementation of Lean concepts and tools• Led 200+ associates to achieve SQCD targets in the pursuit of operational excellence

• Responsible for new product introductions and product transfers in the assembly shop• Led the engineering and construction activities to upgrade production equipment as part of a $391 million investment to improve operational speed, competitiveness, and technology at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas• Ensured safety, quality, and operational efficiency targets were achieved during changes to the equipment and processes for vehicle manufacturing

• Directed cross-functional projects and company-wide initiatives involving technological transformation, new product development, business process improvement, and operational excellence• Worked with key decision-makers to research, evaluate, and initiate complex, high-risk strategic programs• Formed company-wide Stage Gate product development process and project portfolio governance structure, creating discipline around process and ensuring consistency from project to… Show more • Directed cross-functional projects and company-wide initiatives involving technological transformation, new product development, business process improvement, and operational excellence• Worked with key decision-makers to research, evaluate, and initiate complex, high-risk strategic programs• Formed company-wide Stage Gate product development process and project portfolio governance structure, creating discipline around process and ensuring consistency from project to project• Implemented team collaboration and PPM (project portfolio management) tools company-wide• Improved project performance by establishing metrics, monitoring KPIs, measuring performance, and using lessons learned to create continuous improvement action plans• Worked with key stakeholders to create and refine program objectives, scope, and business cases, prioritizing initiatives and aligning resources• Conducted risk assessments, providing visibility and appropriate solutions to mitigate the risks• Negotiated and resolved staffing, financial, schedule, and stakeholder issues throughout the project lifecycle• Partnered with suppliers to introduce industry-leading technologies and solutions internationally• Oversaw product design, supplier qualification, product testing, and regulatory compliance to ensure state-of-the-art products met all requirements• Created change order process to streamline design changes, and created engineering standards and technical specifications to improve accuracy, significantly improving quality• Managed financials, prepared budgets and forecasts, and controlled costs and headcount for the Americas region• Greatly improved employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial results through the delivery of a strategic program that made a more collaborative organizational culture.• Continuously developed, coached, and motivated various levels of staff, including mentoring several team members who were promoted and remained with the company Show less

• Managed the sales, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, setup, commissioning, and service of automated manufacturing equipment at Toyota Motor Manufacturing• Led engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, contractors, and field service teams in the execution of greenfield and brownfield projects with budgets up to $100 million• Served as the primary client relationship executive for key accounts, delivering appropriate solutions and overcoming obstacles while consistently… Show more • Managed the sales, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, setup, commissioning, and service of automated manufacturing equipment at Toyota Motor Manufacturing• Led engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, contractors, and field service teams in the execution of greenfield and brownfield projects with budgets up to $100 million• Served as the primary client relationship executive for key accounts, delivering appropriate solutions and overcoming obstacles while consistently achieving profit targets• Responsible for estimating, budgeting, bid/quote requests, make/buy decisions, contract negotiations, invoicing, meetings, presentations, detail reports, scheduling, hiring, and utilization• Provided superior customer service by ensuring all design, technical specifications, safety, quality, delivery, documentation, and training requirements were met• Maintained effective and open communication across departments in a global company with different native languages, resolving conflicts in a timely manner Show less

• Responsible for the implementation of contract-based manufacturing engineering projects

• Managed complex capital projects, applying TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) principles to meet all design specifications, purchasing and contracting requirements, and start-up curves• Participated in the annual capital planning process, and prepared cost studies and capital appropriations requests for strategic projects• Developed project plans, scope of work documents, design standards, technical specifications, bid packages, installation contracts, and schedules• Expert in… Show more • Managed complex capital projects, applying TPM (Total Productive Manufacturing) principles to meet all design specifications, purchasing and contracting requirements, and start-up curves• Participated in the annual capital planning process, and prepared cost studies and capital appropriations requests for strategic projects• Developed project plans, scope of work documents, design standards, technical specifications, bid packages, installation contracts, and schedules• Expert in food process and machine design Show less

• Responsible for providing engineered solutions to industrial manufacturing customers• Designed and implemented the power distribution and process controls system for a large industrial plant• Oversaw industrial construction activities to ensure quality and timely completion of work

• Participated on consumer-packaged goods new product introduction project teams with multi-million dollar budgets• Coordinated and performed tests and studies for process and equipment optimization• Involved in the engineering, design, installation, and maintenance of high-speed automated manufacturing equipment

• Commissioning and startup of custom automated equipment for a new automotive parts manufacturing facility• Created documentation for proper operation of production equipment including Standard Operating Procedures, Troubleshooting Checklists, and Preventative Maintenance Procedures and Checklists

• Supervised and performed a wide variety of tasks related to all aspects of residential and commercial construction