Manufacturing Engineering Director - Malaysia Operations - January 2022 – Present  Manufacturing Director, Site Lead & Engineering Manager January 2017 – December 2021 Manufacturing Manager for S&N, March 2012 – December 2016 Group Leader for S&N, August 2010 – March 2012 Team Leader for S&N, Jan 2005 – August 2010Work description / responsibilities18 years experiences in the medical devices industry with S&N, holding various junior management & leadership positions, progressing to Site Lead with Executive Responsibilities. Currently on International Assignment in MalaysiaKey Achievements:Overseen and contributed leadership developing a culture of innovation, new process development, and provided strategic direction during the implementation phases.Reduced costs of production from $109 per standard hour to $60 through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Implemented the concept of “Super Cells”, insourced sterile assembly clean & pack, increasing output per employee from 1123 units to 2770 units per personIncreased machining capacity from 18K (2012) units to 150K (2021). Implemented S&N first, self contained fully automated manufacturing cell. Established the Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams through selection, recruitment, matching personnel development objectives, enhancing core technical skills and knowledge.Ensured the compliance of manufactured medical devices, adhering to the FDA 21CFR, ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2008 quality standardsSuccessfully collaborated on product transfers, ensuring flawless execution. As a result, the products were introduced effectively with appropriate quality controlsDeveloped the manufacturing site through capital expenditure justifications, supplier and equipment specifications/selection within set timeframeIntroduced and implemented Lean and Continuous Improvement philosophies.Developed a culture of Health, Safety and Environmental awareness within operations, in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company procedures