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Irving, Texas, Us

Lead a high performing, global based team of supplier development engineers and buyers. Responsible to develop, mentor, and train a capable team to achieve world-class costs and quality products to Caterpillar.Accountable for the development, communication and implementation of a global sourcing strategy for cab components. Responsible to manage supplier performance, relationships, and agreements/contracts; while collaborating with Facility and Product Supply Managers to create a competitive advantage for our customers. Lead team to develop suppliers for improved cost, quality, and shipping performance. Responsible to lead cost negotiations through a comprehensive understanding of supplier strengths and weaknesses, leveraging our strategic vision using business acumen.- Achieved $2.3M in cost savings through supplier negotiations and resourcing (2020)- Negotiated warranty agreements with suppliers resulting in significant income recovery and accountability from suppliers- Led a strategic buyer optimization project in order to reduce transactional workload; increasing buyer strategic focus from 40% to 70%- Implemented comprehensive individual career development plans for every team member to help improve their capabilities

Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

• Supervised 14 engineers responsible for machine testing and validating of Caterpillar motor graders • Provided guidance and coordination of team to prepare and publish product performance reports• Managed field follow issue resolution by coordinating and assisting service engineers in retrieving and analyzing failed parts, as well as overseeing root cause analysis of failures• Coordinated, reviewed and approved publication materials such as service bulletins, service letters, and technical information reports• Developed and managed budgets, validation planning and testing in three facilities: Peoria, IL; Tucson, AZ; and Tongzhou, China. Successfully managed a $16M budget within 2% of target• Managed project plans for four New Product Introduction (NPI) machine programs; successfully completed validation activities for the Caterpillar 14M3, 16M3, and 18M3 motor graders• Key contributor to the facility Safety Steering Committee; identified and implemented safety policies, training, and communications resulting in a 75% reduction in reportable incidents• Completed Zero Incident Performance (ZIP) training• Led Continuous Improvement (CI) teams to complete projects to improve safety culture• Investigated, reported, and mitigated safety incidents• Trained employees on Lock Out / Tag Out, Safety Data Sheets, and Personal Protective Equipment• Trained employees and oversaw development and implementation of Personal Assessment Hazzard (PHA) and Risk Assessments• Completed Safe Start training modules 1-5• Led team to integrate required safety training at Peoria Proving Ground into the new employee in-processing checklist

Irving, Texas, Us

• Supervised 12 engineers responsible for performance, quality, durability, and cost of components • Managed critical supplier resourcing projects with oil coolers, thermostats, charge air coolers, and water pumps; worked closely with engineers, product groups, global purchasing and suppliers• Mentored Black Belts and Green Belts to complete over $6M in cost reduction activities through component redesign, supplier resourcing and through supplier pricing negotiations• Provided leadership to mitigate component warranty issues; coordinated with dealers, suppliers, product groups, and engineers to identify, validate and resolve root cause of failure• Worked with dealers to troubleshoot engine and/or machine failures; implemented dealer solutions to resolve issues; trained dealers on new products and service methods to improve quality and durability• Coordinated closely with field service engineers and dealers to provide aftermarket parts solutions for customers with unique applications or environmental considerations

Irving, Texas, Us

• Supervised 10 engineers responsible for oil cooler design, modeling for all cooling components, as well as detailing and print releasing support within the Aftertreatment & Cooling Products group• Managed the engineering design and validation activities for oil cooler design manufactured in Caterpillar's Precision Engine Components facility in Morganton, NC • Worked closely with the manufacturing facility to improve manufacturing quality control • Led a 6 Sigma project to successfully redesign and validate rectangular brake and transmission oil coolers on Large Mining Trucks that had a 100% failure rate and were causing $2M warranty annually• Worked with dealers to identify the need for, and to develop aftermarket parts for legacy machines

Irving, Texas, Us

• Led a cross functional team and implemented warranty recovery process improvements resulting in increased supplier accountability and warranty recovered revenue by over 20% • Led a team to develop the Tier IV interim and Tier IV final radiator strategy; completed international voice of the customer survey to understand customer demands resulting in $10M annual savings• Led a multidisciplined team to create and implement an organizational business model that identified clear roles and responsibilities between Precision Engine Components and Aftertreatment & Cooling

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Planned and developed the curriculum for the Engineer Officer Basic Course• Trained and mentored 140+ officers to become successful leaders and engineer supervisors• Developed, implemented, and led a full-scale live breach training exercise using tracked vehicles, live ammunition, and explosives with zero safety incidents through 12 iterations• Developed a complex field training exercise; simulated challenges faced by leaders deployed to Iraq• Served as the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager for a battalion of 450 soldiers• Developed standard operating procedures to ensure EHS compliance regarding spill containment, reporting, clean up and safety• Created standard work for Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) storage, and use; updated the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library • Developed and implemented specific safety and environmental protocol to enable effective training with live ammunition, explosives and demolitions during daylight and night missions• Conducted incident investigation and reporting• Identified gaps in EHS compliance by conducting quarterly audits; developed and conducted corrective actions and employee training • Represented the unit for inspections/audits conducted by the Post in conjunction with EPA & OSHA

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Supervised 17 logistics personnel in the management of supply chain logistics for five companies• Developed and managed annual budget of $3.5M• Negotiated preferred pricing with key suppliers, resulting in annual savings of over 20%• Managed the EHS program for a battalion of 400+ soldiers training over 8,000 equipment operators annually from all services on 25 different models of construction equipment• Developed an improved EHS program by creating standard operating procedures to identify environmental compliance and safety requirements• Identified need for HAZMAT storage, labeling, and education; procured storage containers and implemented new procedures• Improved SDS accessibility and awarenessCompleted incident reporting, investigation, and mitigation• Developed and conducted training for safety, HAZMAT storage, spills, containment and cleanup• Completed regular EHS audits and submitted required reports • Represented the unit for inspections conducted by the Post in conjunction with EPA & OSHA

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Supervised 12 soldiers providing personnel service support for 450+ soldiers• Developed, implemented and managed a safety program for five separate companies, resulting in a 15% reduction in training related safety incidents• Planned and executed all administrative and personnel logistics requirements for three deployments

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Platoon Leader, 5th Engineer Battalion; Second Lieutenant (3/00-6/01) o Supervised and trained 32 soldiers in combat and construction engineering skills o Managed the operation and maintenance of 41 pieces of engineer equipment valued at $5M o Incorporated risk management, resulting in zero injuries through two deployments• Instructor, 577th Engineer Battalion; Sergeant First Class (7/96-2/00) o Developed and implemented core curriculum for the safe operation of construction equipment o Trained 2,000+ students annually on the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment o Developed, implemented and managed a safety program for 600+ soldiers • Squad Leader, 94th Engineer Battalion; Staff Sergeant (6/92-6/96) o Supervised and trained 12 soldiers in construction engineering o Led a multinational engineering staff of six engineers supporting operations in Macedonia o Managed construction projects in Kosovo and Bosnia with zero safety incidents• Senior Construction Equipment Operator, 101st Airborne Division (9/86-5/92) o Deployed to Iraq during Operation Desert Storm; responsible for mobility and survivability o Served as equal opportunity advisor for 99 soldiers

Master Of Business Administration, Environmental Management

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering Management