ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Responsible for daily operations of the Victoria facility, including Production, Engineering, Health, Safety & Environment, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources and Facilities - 2 direct reports and 60 employees - Program manager for all installations, qualifications, and infrastructure modifications. - Drive continuous improvements, HS&E initiatives, and Lean Practices - Coordination of production and R&D activities - Operational and technical support for China activities encompassing Sapphire, Lighting and Packaging operations.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:2x production ramp to meet spike in customer demands * Planned, executed, and completed 6 months of production orders in a single quarter, * Exceeded operational and customer expectations. Program Manager for new production line implementation * Coordinated the installation, validation, and qualification of a new production line, * Managed both internal and external qualifications and communications, * Managed weekly calls and communications with key customers.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Managed the activities of a Lead Hand, 3 mechanics and 2 contractors - Responsible for all scheduling, yields, and equipment uptime within the crystal growth department. - Responsible for all equipment, supporting facilities, and coordination of external contractors throughout the Victoria Facility. - Project Manager for all installations, down time work, and infrastructure upgrades - Site level 2 first aid attendant.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Project Manager – Successfully transferred growth process to pilot plant in Chongqing, China * Transfer of equipment and process to pilot plant on time and within budget * First crystal yield – 99%, Second Crystal yield – 100%Transitions Manager - Pilot plant installation and validation * Supervised the installation of equipment and supporting process infrastructure in a brown field location * Implemented lean practices in individual work centers and overall production flow throughout manufacturing line.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Responsible for equipment scheduling, yields, throughput, and troubleshooting of equipment failures - Installation and retrofitting of equipment to improve yields and/or department capacity - Drive continuous improvement and lean optimization projects within crystal growth department - First contact for emergency response.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Stabilized Crystal Growth Department within first 6 months * Increased department performance by 30% through Implementation of lean manufacturing practices and scheduling efficienciesProject Lead – End of product life and removal of process line * Increased production output by 130% * Completed H2 orders within Q2 to meet project deadline * Project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

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