Lead-from-the-front engineering executive with 20+ years’ experience developing and creating long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to organizational needs, as well as global engineering team management. Process/manufacturing strategist that excels in establishing shop floor presence to quickly resolve issues and support teams in conducting root cause analysis. Successes include manufacturing process innovation and deployment in multiple countries, R&D facility restructuring project leadership, and defining process for manufacturing and product improvements while integrating energy savings into operations.Offer knowledge and experience in ready-to-drink aseptic processes and soluble (instant) coffee and tea processes. Provide engineering leadership that transforms vision into actionable plans and reality, with commitment to driving continuous process improvement. Unique international experience, with projects completed in multiple countries and 3.5 years of living in Switzerland. Member of local not-for-profit board, with 10 mission trips (7 international) completed.Select Career Highlights:Project Engineer/Manager of Liquid Processing | Nestle R&D* Managed engineering projects across several factories in Asia, that added capacity. Led team in development of detailed engineering and automation standards. Increased Nestle’s deployment effectiveness through seamless interface with vendors, while allowing team to build reusable automation structures. * Served as single point of contact for 2 major global equipment suppliers (Tetra Pak and GEA). Met managerial challenge of improving collaboration, credited with ensuring safety, fitness, and CAPEX efficiency of joint projects. Director of Engineering R&D/Manager of Technical Competency Unit | Nestle R&D* Played key role in major restructuring of R&D facility. Supported prework to ensure smooth transition of personnel and built new engineering structure and mission. Secured input and agreement from global stakeholders. Integrated capital budgeting process/team, IT, and automation functions.Tea Division Manager | Nestle Beverage* Oversaw production operations of Nestea production plant and lead operations group in soluble coffee and tea manufacturing facility while managing $20 million budget. Supervised team of 6 direct and 40 indirect reports directly responsible for manufacturing activities for production on Nestea powder.* Served as start-up manager for new $60 million Nestea processing line, with accountability for project scope, user requirements, and drawings.