Owner and operator of a consumer product products manufacturing company. Key successes included increased productivity by purchase of automation equipment and manufacturing process optimization. Reduced headcount by 60% and increased productivity by 300%. Designed production space to minimize movement and over handling of raw materials and product.Establish production standards to reduce waste, preventing excess inventory of raw materials and overproduction of product.Engineering and technology background in semiconductor equipment manufacturing focusing on product development, applications, and marketing. in Europe and Asia.Resourceful and creative problem solver with excellent communications and project management skills. Experience:Manage all aspects of business from raw material sourcing to shipment of finished goods with continuous monitoring of best practices for quality control and cost reduction.Introduce and implement new manufacturing practices for quality control and cost reduction.Define quality control standards to prevent waste and rework.Plan, coordinate, and monitor manufacturing flow for maximum production and cost effectiveness.Source and import raw materials while monitoring for cost changes. Develop alternative vendors and raw material sources.Ensure just in time raw material availability for current production.Develop new product lines seasonally with awareness of consumer trends for current customer base. Meet deadlines for presentation of these materials.Create new products for presentation to potential customers.Create custom labeling and packaging.Maintain equipment and servicing.Design and implement safety protocols.