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Rochester, Ny, Us

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Leading a great team of people to effectively create affordable housing In the tri county area of Rochester NY. Help us create a hand up.

Rochester, New York Area

Leveraging outstanding Lean and Six Sigma background, coupled with years in financial and audit organizations, bringing outstanding performance for our clients, Firm, and members of our outstanding teams. This is a great Firm and team moving forward to take the next step to superior performance and experience. So glad to have joined KPMG.

Rochester, New York Area

Providing management leadership in the application of Lean and continuous improvement methodolgies throughout a broad segment of industries. We work with financial, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, energy, and logistics organizations. We can help bring significant improvents in any industry and application.Currently working with an emphasis of redesigning financial processes especially those related to audit and assurance work. Significantly reducing hours while driving quality… Show more Providing management leadership in the application of Lean and continuous improvement methodolgies throughout a broad segment of industries. We work with financial, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, energy, and logistics organizations. We can help bring significant improvents in any industry and application.Currently working with an emphasis of redesigning financial processes especially those related to audit and assurance work. Significantly reducing hours while driving quality improvements. Focus on generating value and an outstanding client experience are emphasized.An addtional tax project was the redesign of processes within a multinational tax organization. Reduced time to execute all associated processes and reduced the time required to perform checks while improving accuracy. Labor requirements were reduced and the over flexibility and skill of the group was improved. Show less

Offering consulting services on Lean approaches and the Toyota Business System to industrial and Health Care operations. Lead in Lean transformation for organizations seeking performance improvement and operational excellence. I will direct in facility improvements and project management for sustained growth and improvement

Consulting in Lean Transformations for businesses in manufacturing and service industry. Work with client management in establishing culture and policies consistent to operating using Lean tools and Toyota Business Systems. Coach and consult with Upper management while training in the application of the Lean tools throughout the organization and act as Sensei or coach for Value Stream Mapping and Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) Events. Some of the clients I have worked with include Lockheed… Show more Consulting in Lean Transformations for businesses in manufacturing and service industry. Work with client management in establishing culture and policies consistent to operating using Lean tools and Toyota Business Systems. Coach and consult with Upper management while training in the application of the Lean tools throughout the organization and act as Sensei or coach for Value Stream Mapping and Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) Events. Some of the clients I have worked with include Lockheed Martin, Snap-on Tools, Honeywell, Duracell, Health Care facilities and hospitals, and several locations with the US Military. I have worked in several industries and technologies such as electronics, machining, assembly, injection molding, aluminum die casting, metal forming, furniture manufacturing, purchasing, support, health care, and distribution centers. Consistently praised by clients for providing great value while being supportive through the change process. Show less

Management Assistant to the CEO on Lean transformation within Kodak. Work with assigned organizations to develop Lean expertise while driving continuous improvement in organizations. Responsible for all of Finance, Purchasing, Inkjet, Health Group, and general corporate support. Trained over 400 employees in organized classes, trained 80 practitioners, and led or supported over 20 Kaizen events. Worked with Inkjet organization utilizing 3P and line design for new product/business launch.… Show more Management Assistant to the CEO on Lean transformation within Kodak. Work with assigned organizations to develop Lean expertise while driving continuous improvement in organizations. Responsible for all of Finance, Purchasing, Inkjet, Health Group, and general corporate support. Trained over 400 employees in organized classes, trained 80 practitioners, and led or supported over 20 Kaizen events. Worked with Inkjet organization utilizing 3P and line design for new product/business launch. Key Lean support for China and Japan digital supplier lead time reduction and conversion of China manufacturing to produce any digital camera on any line. Working to reduce total camera inventory by redesigning supply stream. Lead resource for implementing Lean in Thermal Media. Led the corporation in launching strategic policy deployment utilizing Hoshin Planning. Trained CEO and staff on process and techniques. Worked to link corporate strategic planning process to Hoshin Plan. Developing Lean Accounting model for pilot site within Kodak. Assigned full time to support local health care organization to teach and develop Lean/Continuous Improvement approach. Worked with Hospital administration, Emergency Center, Cardiology, Pharmacy, and other centers within health care environment. Show less

Consultant helping businesses and organizations through a Lean Transformation applying the Toyota business principles. Worked with clients in Industry (Snap-On Tools, Stens, Lockheed Martin), Military (Several depots, maintenance sites, manufacturing, and support), and health care. Expert in the Toyota Approach.

Contracted to implement Lean manufacturing in facilities located in both Rochester NY, and Punta Gorda, Florida. Also managed all aspects of Rochester manufacturing operation.Conducted 9 Kaizen events over a six-month period. Programs freed 5000 square feet, reduced material travel, inventory, and assembly time. Implemented Kanban program. Applied Visual Management techniques. Worked in conjunction with Six Sigma Programs.Trained new supervisory and scheduling personnel in Toyota… Show more Contracted to implement Lean manufacturing in facilities located in both Rochester NY, and Punta Gorda, Florida. Also managed all aspects of Rochester manufacturing operation.Conducted 9 Kaizen events over a six-month period. Programs freed 5000 square feet, reduced material travel, inventory, and assembly time. Implemented Kanban program. Applied Visual Management techniques. Worked in conjunction with Six Sigma Programs.Trained new supervisory and scheduling personnel in Toyota Production System (TPS) methods. Created cross training programs for the shop. Developed a quality reporting systemPart of management team that negotiated a new union contract gaining greater flexibility.Developed and provided training programs for both facilities in Lean practices.Provided a new plant layout and process flow. Show less

Managed a 210-employee Tier One business unit manufacturing rear wiper motors, molded washer bottles and components, mini-motor pumps, and manufacturing components used in other groups. Part of a 3000-employee location, with sales in my unit of $180 million in a union setting.Responsible for all aspects of units operation including engineering, purchasing and planning.Reduced scrap by 60% while improving yield by 20% and productivity by 15%.Reduced customer complaints by 80% and… Show more Managed a 210-employee Tier One business unit manufacturing rear wiper motors, molded washer bottles and components, mini-motor pumps, and manufacturing components used in other groups. Part of a 3000-employee location, with sales in my unit of $180 million in a union setting.Responsible for all aspects of units operation including engineering, purchasing and planning.Reduced scrap by 60% while improving yield by 20% and productivity by 15%.Reduced customer complaints by 80% and eliminated premium freight.Implemented lean and Toyota Production Systems within the Valeo production system.Worked with team to reduce direct labor and rationalize products in reaction to bankruptcy. Show less

Managed a 410-person operation, manufacturing remote keyless entry products for the automotive industry. A Tier One supplier producing high volume RF electronics. P&L responsibility for a facility with annual Sales of $120 million. Responsible for all plant operations including Materials, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, and Finance.Reduced inventory from 45 days to 10 while improving on time delivery on plant shipments from 60% to 97%.Reorganized the facility layout… Show more Managed a 410-person operation, manufacturing remote keyless entry products for the automotive industry. A Tier One supplier producing high volume RF electronics. P&L responsibility for a facility with annual Sales of $120 million. Responsible for all plant operations including Materials, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, and Finance.Reduced inventory from 45 days to 10 while improving on time delivery on plant shipments from 60% to 97%.Reorganized the facility layout implementing continuous flow and Lean techniques in a union environment. Applied Kanban to material flow and scheduling. Increased plant productivity by 14%.Rebuilt the staff and support organization. Managed the transfer of manually assembled products to Mexico while handling a workforce reduction of 110.Increased plant profitability from break even to 6.8% ROS. Show less

Responsible for Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Facilities, Inventory, and Traffic. 100 direct and indirect reports for $36 million company manufacturing AC/DC Drives and Starters.Increased profitability 100% in first year.Reduced managed overhead by 30% while increasing production.Reduced shop floor turnover from 15% to less than 2%.Implemented progressive assembly techniques and initiated JIT/Kanban methods for inventory movement and… Show more Responsible for Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Test Engineering, Facilities, Inventory, and Traffic. 100 direct and indirect reports for $36 million company manufacturing AC/DC Drives and Starters.Increased profitability 100% in first year.Reduced managed overhead by 30% while increasing production.Reduced shop floor turnover from 15% to less than 2%.Implemented progressive assembly techniques and initiated JIT/Kanban methods for inventory movement and control. Reduced WIP by 20%.Rework system power configuration and established a versatile power test area for quick setup and double the capacity. Show less

Hired and devolped within the special Manufacturing Professional Development Program. Held positions of Quality/Test Engineer, Numa Logic (electronic assemblies, Detroit MI); Quality Engineer, Semiconductor Control Center (centralized semiconductor test facility, Pittsburgh PA); Project Manager Instramentation and Controls Division (Centralizing electronic manufacturing to Tampa FL); Technical Services Manager (managed manufacturing, test, and quality engineering, facilities, test areas… Show more Hired and devolped within the special Manufacturing Professional Development Program. Held positions of Quality/Test Engineer, Numa Logic (electronic assemblies, Detroit MI); Quality Engineer, Semiconductor Control Center (centralized semiconductor test facility, Pittsburgh PA); Project Manager Instramentation and Controls Division (Centralizing electronic manufacturing to Tampa FL); Technical Services Manager (managed manufacturing, test, and quality engineering, facilities, test areas, capital planning, shipping and receiving Tampa FL); Design Engineering Manager (communication, metering and control products for power distribution and motor control Asheville NC) Consistently given increasing responsibility and generated excellent results. Obtained two patents and 4 special corporate awards for performance in manufacturing and marketing/sales. Began learning the what was eventually understood as the Toyota Business System while employed in Florida. Show less

Responsible for development engineering of metering, protection, and communication product line. Managed development group that introduced 15 new products in two years while maintaining products realizing increased sales of 70% from $7 million annually to $12 million in 1992. Products were SMT or mixed technology utilizing custom devices, FPGA's, and mixed analog and digital designs. Effectively introduced design approaches using cross functional teams to reduce development cycle time.

Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering, Test and Test Engineering, Quality Assurance, Facilities/Capital, and Shipping. Major products are printed circuit assemblies, motor protection and control equipment, and 3-500 hp adjustable frequency motor drives.