Plan, coordinate and direct daily production requirements over multiple manufacturing lines. Responsible for all operational goals including safety, quality, and production goals. Work with Engineering, Customer Service and Human Resources to collectively understand and develop improvement plans in these areas. Oversee Fabrication Area, Welding Area, Sub-Assembly, Final Assembly, Packaging and Shipping Departments maintaining proper staffing, evaluate departmental deficiencies, work with Supervisors on continuous improvement within their areas and encourage personnel with a positive outlook to be their best. I “Lead by Example” promoting a “Can Do” attitude initiating the mindset of “How we can”, not “Why we can’t”!Key Accomplishments:• Successfully implemented two additional manufacturing lines dedicated to running specific higher volume product.• Monitor and control labor to shipment and production revenue to achieve a 12% ratio goal.• Currently leading a team to improve our product flow by establishing part staging areas requiring all parts be identified and strategically located for easy kit building for our newly created parts staging position. The goal is to ensure all parts are ready for production so employees on the line can improve their productivity yield, minimizing wasted time.

Plan, coordinate and direct daily operations of TVS employee base within the warehouse and customer’s location. Responsible for all operational goals including safety, quality, production goals and on-time deliveries. Managed all logistics internally and externally. Scheduled drivers, tractor trailer P.M., box trailer P.M. and resolved any problems which may occur while in transit. Establish trust and credibility through follow up and effective communication. Responsible for developing and implementing operational requirements including equipment, staffing and process improvements. Work with customer transformation team on internal restructuring concepts, layouts, efficiency recommendations and manpower requirements. Ability to handle issues with people and systems with confidence, determination and tact. Uphold high levels of good housekeeping practices to support a safe and clean work environment. Experience with WMS, ERP, ADP, Kronos, and creating KPI Metrics.Key Accomplishments:• Successfully implemented a cross training program and metric to monitor weak areas in the workforce.• Modified Emergency Order process increasing efficiency and on time delivery by approximately 75%.• Teamed with Continuous Improvement Manager creating an environment promoting ideas for positive change, employee empowerment and accountability.• Improved workforce moral by leading by example, listening to workforce ideas and fostering an environment communicating the importance of each employee.• Redesigned delivery/receiving docks organizing product locations streamlining product flow.

Manage plant operations, schedule production and all material procurement. Supervise logistics for all projects ensuring on-time delivery across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Coordinate timely delivery of required project equipment such as; forklifts, articulating boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc… to job sites. Purchase all materials negotiating best pricing with suppliers for projects. Developed strong relationships with suppliers partnering for excellent quality and service. Work with Sales, Engineering and Project Managers on customer orders from inception to final shipment. Conduct plant inspections for OSHA and Local Fire Department ensuring compliance. Evaluate plans for new manufacturing equipment, repairs to existing equipment, and budgetary planning for streamlining manufacturing processes. Perform quality checks, report non-conformances and recommend corrective actions. Direct, supervise, train, and mentor personnel. Ensure employees adhere to all company and safety policies. Promote excellent customer service and ethical behavior.Key Accomplishments:• Initiated and analyzed current pricing of all suppliers immediately after stepping into Purchasing Manager position
(in addition to Operation Manager role). This led to a pricing review resulting in re-negotiating current agreements, converting to new suppliers if necessary, and achieving savings up to 25% of cost of purchased inventory in some instances.• Established an $80,000 Cost Savings by improving the oven panel manufacturing process with a new clinching procedure vs. spot welding. This improved product quality, balanced the manufacturing line and reduced cycle time by 75%.• Achieved overall annual cost savings of $116,000 in 2016.

Drove overall plant operations, scheduling production and managing distribution activities. Monitored human resource needs based on production projections. Managed company trucking fleet and logistics. Oversaw and remedied safety & maintenance issues. Directed daily activities to ensure timely job site deliveries across the East Coast, working with 35 Project Managers and coordinating shipments for projects they oversaw. Developed production reports and charts for President, measuring output with manpower to maintain correct staffing. Hired, trained, conducted evaluations, documented and executed disciplinary actions following company procedures for 100+ employee base.