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•Directed International Operations including the set-up and licensing of Regional Offices in Mexico City, Mexico; Beijing, China and Bangkok, Thailand•Managed Manufacturing Operations in a Variety of Manufacturing environments (process, batch, repetitive & discrete) and with increasing levels of responsibility culminating in Executive Level Operations Management positions, including the President of a Multi-Plant operation in excess of $80 Million in sales•Delivered Timely, Practical and Effective solutions to multiple businesses ranging from the Fortune 50 to Mom & Pop shops throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico•Delivered Effective Training and Plant-Wide Implementation programs on Lean Manufacturing, Performance Measurement, and Process Improvement Teams•Directed a Multi-Plant Injection Molding/Mold Making Operation during a Turnaround and New Plant Start-up•Assisted Western Manufacturers in acquiring Direct Access to Asian Manufacturers•Completed Multiple Strategic and Business Plans in a variety of Businesses•Performed various Financial and Inventory Analysis using Advanced Cost Modeling techniques•Improved Plant Quality Performance through 8D, Error Proofing and Poka-Yoke Initiatives•Redesigned Plant Floor Layouts and Manufacturing Processes to Increase Throughput•Counseled on a Variety of Family Business Planning Issues•Installed Pull Card/Kanban Systems to improve Material Control and Flow•Conducted a National Benchmarking Study of Plastic Molders and Moldmakers•Facilitated Kaizen and Continuous Improvement teams•Conducted Multiple Automotive Supplier Quality Audits•Provided Major Warehouse Automation Implementation assistanceSpecialties: Lean manufacturing, Advanced cost management, Strategic planning, Facility redesigns, Contract manufacturing management

Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, and 34 others.