I am proven in Operations/production management and program manager who builds and leads manufacturing teams which produce profitable, high quality products, delivered on-time with excellent customer satisfaction, while maintaining a focus on a safe and healthy work environment. Proven leadership with a history of successful program/project and operations experiences in union and non-union environments. Excellent communications and team-building skills at all levels of an organization as well as with clients and suppliers. Demonstrated ability to launch new products and processes through detailed planning, thorough training, and determined execution. Track record of success using Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce costs, improve profits, streamline operations, and reduce inventories. An extensive experience implementing Kan-bans, eliminating each of the 8 types of wastes, implementing poke yoke and error proofing methods, implementing total productive maintenance systems and 5S.Specialties: Operations Management, Project management, AQP Product Launch Management, Quality Management, Safety Management, Mentor/Teacher, Visual Factory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Problem Solving , TPM/5S, Union and Non-Union labor relations