Responsibilities include all operational aspects of a $7m operating budget forging plant. Critical internal supplier to machining operations for the organization, Working towards creating the future of forging without sacrificing service to our customers. Engaging the associates to create a benchmark forging facility with a strong focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement and development of our talent.

Responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of a plant with a $25m operating budget and sales between $600k and $1.3m per day. Financial responsibilities using budget vs. actual metrics (BVA). - Increased earned hours 40% (3-year period) to support sales growth and completed new floor layout (more than 100 pieces of equipment moved in < 6 months) - Created strong safety culture (3 years DART free) and safety team - Changed from a 3 shift to a 2-shift operation; reducing headcount and increasing productivity - Managed Kaizen activity in absence of lean leader; cost saves of more than $500k for 2016, >$600k 2017; more than $200k in 2018 (changed focus from cost save to capacity) - Reduced quality (RPN) by 25% in nine areas using place matting and one-piece flow

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for training and development of the organization's hourly workforce. A strong focus on creating a pipeline of talent for machine operators. Worked with local career centers to build relationships and create internship opportunities for students. Started Right Skills Now (RSN) program in collaboration with Cuyahoga Community College.

Manage multiple shift operations for the Flexible Factory. We run a low volume high variety mix of tube fittings. Share responsibility for developing, evaluating and improving the key performance indicators for all plant operations. Develops and leads supervisors to achieve the plant and company objectives. Ensures proper use of all human resource systems and adherence to all regulatory requirements placed on the plant.

Responsible for the operations of a Plant with 110 employees. Serving the automotive industry with top quality engineered welded blanks and laser welded components. The plant is a three shift operation and has 7 presses, 2 mash welders and a laser welder. The objectives I am currently working on are improving OEE, decreasing overtime, and reducing scrap from the process.

Responsible for the operations of the Medina assembly plant. Creating a sense of urgency and driving culture changes to create a more efficient plant. Setting both short and long term goals to keep the plant competitive while developing the people and increasing safety awareness.

Responsible for the process flow from the mixing stage of the paint to the filling and packaging stage. Lead a two shift operation of 60 employees in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include safety, productivity, cost, and quality.

Responsible for achieving results in safety, productivity, and quality of 40 direct reports by coaching, engaging, and holding people accountable. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department to safely meet lean efforts of waste reduction, meeting customer demand, and making a quality product at the lowest possible price.

Implementing and training 5S and the Visual Factory. Planned production using Kanban and min/max levels. Supervised 30-40 people in a two shift operation. OSHA recordable free for more than 500 days.

Vacation relief for production planners. Responsible for scheduling four manufacturing lines producing more than 1.3 million lbs of insulation per day. Responsible for customer satisfaction and efficient product mix on the line. Packaged material in a fast paced union environment. Responsible for last line quality defense before the customer received the product.Utilized robotic equipment to package product.