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Responsible for Quality, Process Management, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement for RECARO Aircraft Seats US, a global supplier of premium aircraft seats for airlines and OEMs.

Irving, Texas, Us

Promoted to lead Flowserve's Corporate Quality Team with oversight for all three manufacturing divisions: Pumps, Valves, and Seals. Responsible for overall Quality Strategy, Systems, Reporting, and Accountability Processes. Highlights:* Developed and launched Flowserve's Zero Defect Program, with a focus on creating a culture of Quality through the use of standard quality KPIs, simplified reporting via dashboards, performance accountability, and training.* Supported development of the Engineering Zero Defect Program to reduce rework in design processes and reduce escapes to downstream processes (supply chain and manufacturing).* Restructured and standardized Global Quality procedures.* Launched Quality KPI performance reviews with a focus on escape reduction and resolution, rework reduction, and engagement of factory leadership (not just the Quality Manager).* Developed and deployed standard defect codes for improved analysis.* Launched a new global system for managing resolution of escapes utilizing a risk-based prioritization for ensuring the appropriate level of RCA. * Established the Flowserve Quality Council for managing strategic improvements and initiatives.* Standardized the reporting of rework costs.* Led development of the Quality Maturity Assessment tool to evaluate each factory and support development of improvement initiatives linked to current and future business needs.* Facilitated resolution of escapes with key Customers, and the need for this activity has reduced significantly since 2019.

Irving, Texas, Us

Hired to lead Quality for Flowserve's Pump Division with over 20 facilities worldwide.Highlights:* Reset Quality KPI Reviews to create visibility and drive accountability* Supported launch of Hoshi Kanri planning processes* Strengthened relationships with key Customers through effective resolution of escapes

Paris, Fr

Led the manufacturing assembly and production control operations for production of tourist class and first class / business class seats for major airlines around the world. Also was responsible for the Lean Sigma program for the site (1200+ employees).Safran Seats USA, LLC, formerly known as Zodiac Seats US, LLC.

Plaisir, Fr

Zodiac Seats US, a designer and provider of tourist class and first class / business class seats for major airlines around the world.Responsibilities included expansion of Lean across a facility of 1200+ employees, Industrial Engineering (final assembly work instructions and standards), and Operations Quality Control (inline inspection in final assembly).

Irving, Texas, Us

Director of Quality and CIP (Lean Six Sigma) for the Engineered Pump OperationsLed a team of Quality and Lean Six Sigma Managers, improving quality and factory performance across 12 manufacturing sites in the Americas, Asia, and Europe that produce custom pumps. Highlights and current activities include:* Reduced the cost of poor quality 9% in manufacturing and services through improved root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action practices across the Quality and Operations teams.* Delivered over $30M in savings in manufacturing and office processes through Lean Six Sigma project teams resulting in simpler processes, lower costs and higher profits.* Led factory improvement plans designed to reduce escapes and improve on-time delivery, resulting in reduced Customer oversight and improved Customer satisfaction.* Improved quality of purchased castings through the enhancement of design standards, procurement practices, foundry management, and new casting technologies by leading a multi-national cross-functional team.* Expanded the Lean culture in all areas and levels, beginning with the 6S, visual management, standard work, and value stream management tools by collaborating with and coaching factory management and teams in both the office and factory environments.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Led a team of Lean Six Sigma Managers and coached leadership teams across 15 manufacturing sites in North America and Europe that produce plastic components and medical devices.Highlights include:* Developed Nypro’s Lean Six Sigma training and certification program by consolidating the few existing programs, standardizing across the division, and customizing the program to meet the needs of the business. Provided training to candidates for Green Belt and Black Belt training across multiple sites.* Led development of Nypro’s Lean Management System, replacing the Green Belt program with a four-level Lean training program (1: basic for all employees, 2: GB “Light” with a focus on Lean, and 3-4: Lean management skills for all levels of management.* Delivered over $5M hard savings per year via over 100 improvement projects in manufacturing, logistics, and program management through Lean Six Sigma project teams.* Improved employee engagement through the use of team-based problem solving and visual management tools by coaching and collaborating with local factory management.* Resolved quality issues between factories and Customers by facilitating and leading problem solving processes based upon data and collaboration techniques resulting in improved Customer Satisfaction, improved product designs, and improved end-user satisfaction.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Led team focused on cost reduction efforts on the V-22 aircraft program through design improvements, manufacturing process improvements, and source selection using $180M budget shared with partner (Boeing).Highlights include:* Launched process for identifying and prioritizing cost reduction opportunities to improve financial benefits and reduce program risk.* Reduced lead time for review and approval process of cost reduction proposals, enabling additional savings within each contract term.* Participated in negotiations resulting in another 5-year production contract.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Promoted to re-build the team of 220+ engineers and tool makers responsible for supporting all production at Bell’s transmission fabrication and testing facility. Implemented Lean tools to simplify management and improve factory support.

Providence, Ri, Us

Led cross-functional teams targeting process improvement and cost reduction in all areas of manufacturing, HR, and Finance. Led development of Textron’s MBB training program.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Led cross-functional teams targeting process improvement and cost reduction in all areas of manufacturing, HR, and Finance. Delivered $8M in hard savings. Reduced scrap rates 40% on key product line.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Managed key areas of Bell’s transmission fabrication facility. Applied Lean tools to reduce labor and capital requirements of growing programs. Developed Bell’s first transmission case cell.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Managed Jigbore department, an area consisting of 20 top machinists responsible for complex helicopter transmission machining operations.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Developed labor and tooling budgets for new programs. Managed budgets for existing programs. Developed capital equipment plans for large transmission machining and assembly facility. Conducted manufacturing research and development on machining and heat treating processes.

Mba, Management And Operations

Bs, Engineering Technology