An Operations Management Professional with over 26 years of Pet Food manufacturing experience. Specific expertise includes the ability to motivate and engage employees to drive process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools, as well as providing incisive approaches and bottom line impact in areas including change management, team leadership, strategic planning, process improvement and cost reduction. A proven leader with effective communication skills across all levels of an organization. Recognized for being results oriented, utilizing a confident and level-headed approach in resolving issues. Ability to relentlessly drive organizational change through modelling expectations.