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Boston, MA, US

Birkerød, Capital Region Of Denmark, DK

• Established a state-of-the-art $2.5M facility in Boston’s Seaport District, leading all aspects of the fit-out, including negotiations with architects, engineers, and contractors that opened in October 2019.
• Recruited and built a high-performing team of 20, including Ph.D.-level research scientists, production engineers, and administrative staff, ensuring the team consists of top talent with a strong work ethic and a.
• Established robust cybersecurity infrastructure to ensure full ITAR compliance for handling sensitive government and defense projects.
• Led the transfer of a single-frequency laser product line from the Danish site to the new Boston facility, enhancing operational capabilities.

• Led manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations for a robotics company focused on urban mobility.
• Introduced Lean practices and rigorous KPIs with subcontractor, achieving a 10% improvement in yield and a 28% cost reduction.
• Established manufacturing and service operations in Eastern Europe, utilizing local contract manufacturers.

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

Responsible for meeting revenue targets, improving quality and delivery as well as decreasing cost through a targeted Lean implementation. Also working cross-functionally to drive the next phase of product development and global manufacturing strategy.Achievements to Date: Built a new team for Supply Chain and Quality. Implemented standard work.

Attleboro, MA, US

Initial responsibilities:Strategic position within the business center responsible for quality, delivery and cost in the Controls Division. Operations is a separate and global organization. Determined internal make/buy strategies as well as determining manufacturing location and provided oversight to the Operations group. Projects and achievements saved.

Dublin, Ireland, IE

Led the cross-functional integration of two acquired businesses. Formulated strategy for plant consolidation, including: financial justification, customer service, engineering, product/plant location and implemented project plan.

Paladin Manufacturing Corporation provided US manufacturers with access to low-cost manufacturing through both consulting and contract manufacturing services in the Caribbean. Consulting services combine offshore manufacturing expertise with Lean manufacturing to provide a full spectrum strategy. Paladin was sold to EcoEarthEnergy in 2008.CONTRACT.

Andover, Massachusetts, US

The ENI division of Emerson (now part of mks) manufactured highly engineered power generators for semiconductor manufacturing. The sales were $120 million annually. The industry is highly cyclical and technology driven. Over 40% of sales were from new product designs with a low volume/high mix ratio. These factors combined to create a challenging.

London, United Kingdom, GB

Manufacturing and supply chain for thermal controls division (1400 employees).

London, United Kingdom, GB

General Manager of factory in St. Lucia.PRIOR EXPERIENCEStarted as a Manufacturing Engineer, becoming Chief Engineer. Moved into plant management and was mentored in Lean by Bill Moffitt. Performed a Lean transformation in the Caribbean as Plant Manager, eventually migrating to Director’s role with P&L responsibility.

Msee, Electrical Engineering

Bsee, Biomedical Electronics