Operations Manager
CurrentCreate, execute, and oversee the strategic operations efforts for a national Durable Medical Equipment manufacturer. Develop staffing success through training, guidance, and evaluation, to achieve the highest level of quality, efficiency, and employee achievement. Lead the day-to-day operations of a results oriented manufacturing facility and customer service team. Forecast and review all costs associated with manufacturing and marketing, and develop strategies to meet and exceed budget projections. Represent the company at Trade Shows and Conferences to maintain and develop customer relationships. Identify and evaluate trends and opportunities in the market place. Develop and launch new and updated products that redefine the company’s product lines and broaden our target market. Developed a Continuous Improvement training process that sets clear goals and time lines to allow employes to gain proficiency in all aspects of production and provides the opportunity to take clear steps for advancement.Introduced Lean Manufacturing Principles and Just-in-Time inventory controls that reduced labor costs, freed up space for new technology, and smoothed out the inventory process. Implemented a CAD/CAM manufacturing system. Drove campaign from inception to completion, including financial forecasts, staff projections and ROI analysis. Cut labor expenses and in house turnaround by 50%.Implemented safety and environmental policies and procedures to comply with OSHA, FDA, HIPPA, as well as county fire regulations.