Proven operations and finance executive who executes strategic business strategies improving shareholder value, business process and operating performance. Maximizes capital and other financial assets during periods of growth and consolidation. First-hand operations experience managing for efficiency and revenue growth. Reengineers process to optimize fiscal data.Manufacturing / Cost Reduction / Consolidation & Integration / Continuous Process Improvement Operations / Business Process Reengineering / Financial Analysis / Supply Chain / TreasuryNegotiations / Strategic and Tactical Planning / Crisis Management / Compliance / RiskNotable Achievements:- Improved operating efficiency by designing new line with integrated systems speeding operations and product packaging. Eliminated labor.- Driving on Time Delivery. Improved on time delivery from 83% to 97% while reducing labor costs. Warehouse layout was inefficient making staff ineffective. Personnel changes and new finished goods storage layout were made to improve picking efficiency.-Implemented innovative ERP System after hostile takeover. Met budgeted timelines for completion of the project integration in business operations and customer service.-Post merger cost reduction and profit increase. Acquisitions caused duplication of manufacturing costs. Rationalized manufacturing and distribution operations. Consolidated where required and reduced cost $7M with no service interruption to customers.-Reduced freight costs by consolidating volume on a regional/national basis. Cut multiple carriers to 2-3 per location and reduced freight costs by $3M.-Sourcing to lower cost China vendors meeting quality and service requirements. Reduced cost.-Eliminating waste in production. Engaged employees through continuous process improvement teams that have eliminated significant costs.