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Bowling Green, Ky, Us

Bowling Green, Ky

Built program management organization and strategic planning system at HeathCo LLC. This contributed to delivery of unprecedented number of new products in record time and 3 year pipeline to support future growth. Included development of entirely new category of outdoor video security products connected to all the major Smart Home ecosystems. Established partnerships with key players in Internet of Things industry and suppliers in the enabling silicon design field.

Bowling Green, Ky

Private consulting with mid to large size consumer products companies on Engineering and Supply Chain strategies, technology based improvement projects and overall profit driving productivity improvements. Worked most recently with Sun Products Co. to develop and implement 3 year site master plan for their largest Manufacturing site in Bowling Green KY. Included delivery of new technology, systems, skills in the areas of materials handling, process, packaging, logistics to expand capacity and productivity of the site by over 30%. Also develop technical leadership capabilities in organizations and individuals.

Leader of all engineering staff at Wrigley including 60 Innovation focused resources in Chicago and over 150 Supply Chain engineers across the globe. Developed Engineering Technology Center in Chicago to support development and delivery of revolutionary products and packages leveraging process, mechanical, electrical and project management expertise. Leader with R&D in developing company's 3-year innovation project pipeline and master plan. Directed all Supply Chain based engineering resources in launching new products, improving productivity and expanding capacity across all regions. Continually built and strengthened engineers skills through performance based training and tracking programs.

Partner in small consulting firm specializing in innovation, engineering and supply chain strategies. Worked with medium and large companies to develop comprehensive innovation and engineering strategies and solid 3-5 year delivery plans that were linked with and essential to the realization of the companies growth and profit goals. Also developed new products with clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies taking them through successful testing and implementation in the market place.

Leadership positions in Global Engineering and Global Supply Chain. Most recently as Engineering Leader for the Feminine Hygiene franchise in No. America. Included working with R&D on development of all new product and package initiatives and their successful delivery to all sites in the region. Involved ownership of all technology in all plants including responsibility for its reliability, productivity, maintenance and protection against risk. Included consolidation of top 2 sites during flawless execution of largest product upgrade in category history. Leader of contiunual improvement and major cost savings programs across all sites.