Head of Lifecycle Services Business Start-up, Responsible for business plan development, evaluation and implementation. Developed lean assessment and scorecards to quantify behaviors and track progress on targeted opportunities. Measured Lifecycle performance, and evaluated capacity, and the solutions needed for expansion of annual sales from $20M to $40M.* Evaluated and implemented price strategies and product families to increase annual aftermarket revenue by $5M.* Quantified the cost of Slow-Moving Obsolete Goods (S.M.O.G) and inventory shortages, then partnered with inventory and purchasing teams to resolve root causes and barriers.* Developed, Sold, and Implemented Scope of Work for pre-peak equipment inspection, rebuild, and upgrades of high-value material handling assets and proprietary sub-components.

Provided invaluable leadership and aligned strategies toward the achievement of significant organizational milestones.• Key point of contact for high stake issues, targeted efficient methods to resolve disputes.

Leveraged key metrics to optimize the performance of 135 personnel across the 700K sq. ft. Cummins Reverse Logistics Core Center, with an operating budget of $310M. Directed over 100 projects per year with a net value of $2.5M. Advanced innovative projects and processes that cut spending.• Overhauled underperforming business by introducing strategies that grew business and secured multiple new contracts.• Partnered with leadership teams to identify performance gaps, define new company vision, and establish objectives.• Trained a team of 14 in Lean, Leadership, and Conflict Management methodologies that optimized the organization's structure.• Piloted improvements that streamlined dock to stock time by 90% and reduced the backlog by 42% and WIP by 62%.• Fostered a safety-first environment that improved PIV safety and impact magnitude by 75% and frequency by 90%.

Headed complex management scopes, for an 850K sq. ft. multi-site network that achieved $89B+ per year in sales; directed supervisors and teams through regional reorganization and expansion operations. Led Cultivated positive relationships with 300+ employees and advanced engineering deliverables. Identified process gaps and inefficiencies that delivered critical and positive organizational change• Mobilized dynamic brainstorming meetings that targeted root causes, provided new strategies that reduced controllable labor costs by $300K.• Introduced initiatives that increased productivity by 20% and utilization by 1%.• Decreased cold chain travel by 80%.

Captained a team of 70 for a $44M operation spanning three facilities, including a Machine Services team, supporting fleet requirements and warehouse equipment activities. Introduced rapid culture changes and scorecards that aligned operations with objectives. Conducted Lean training and Kaizen events. Implemented Lean, CGMP, and SCS, as well as strategic costing and pricing processes.• Artfully negotiated sales, procurement, leases, finances, and labor union contracts, including securing a 50% to 75% reduction in minimum buys.• Developed initiatives that improved Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) by 9%.• Introduced Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with price reduction of 500% larger than the industry standard.

•Negotiated custom equipment/service contracts, developed supplier base.•Managed facility maintenance.•Managed Divisional NAFTA, Import/Export Compliance, and Logistics Network.•Managed Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.•Monitored Divisional Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spending.•Identified/Implemented $500K+ of MRO related cost reductions.•Conducted Network Procurement Negotiations.•Acted as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing expert.•Standardized capital equipment to leverage purchases across the division.•Documented Supplier Corrective Action Request System. •Issued Purchase Orders and PPAP paperwork to suppliers for inventory items.

•Developed and qualified new concepts for General Motors, Toyota, and Mitsubishi.•Led efforts to improve processes in the Monterrey, Mexico Production facility.•Identified and implemented $376K of cost reductions.•Successfully applied for patent, Application Number: 10/819,833.•Coordinated transfer of steel business management from Germany to U.S.A.•Acted as department leader of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods and Failure Effects Mode Analysis (FMEA).•Created Engineering and Process Specifications, and Product Design Guide.

•Re-aligned and managed accounts for Chrysler, Honda, Caterpillar, Case New Holland, Volvo, John Deere, and system suppliers totaling $9 million in annual sales.•Coordinated United States project support and transfer of international projects.•Mentored/trained a first time Product Engineer.•Developed/Negotiated sales agreements to standardize packaging, and lead-times.•Identified and implemented $100K of cost reductions.•Developed the integrity of products by providing Premier Customer Service.•Implemented QS 9000, APQP, and Continuous Improvement Systems.•Performed as change agent - Streamlined quoting process.

•Managed air-conditioning and hydraulic accounts for customers including Case, John Deere, Bergstrom, and system suppliers totaling $4 million in annual sales.•Identified and implemented $150K of cost reductions.•Determined preliminary routings and profit margins for new products.•Conducted feasibility and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings.•Developed production prints and prototype component suppliers.•Participated in Best Practices (BP) / Targets projects focused on increasing people productivity and quality, improving production throughput and customer service, and decreasing cost.•Maintained, audited, and followed QS 9000 work instructions and procedures.•Coordinated prototype and pre-production inspection sample orders.•Developed understanding of processes and set-up for steel and aluminum processing.•Participated in the development of a pilot Product Engineer Training Program.•Acted as technical advisor and lead efforts to qualify new electroplating.•Published Design Guides and Service Catalogs.•Led efforts to develop teamwork between departments and plants within Parker ACD.•Manufactured hose assemblies at on site fit-ups and Assisted customers in assembly line