Utilizing my skills, knowledge and drive to improve our performance. *Planning and organizing start up facilities, re-organizing floor plan to maximize limited space, as well as using varied resources to get materials and equipment at the best price. *Developing maintenance program to ensure inspections and preventative practices are in place and working

• Directly managed and controlled the Production, Quality, and Service Departments of this ambulance remounting facility• Identified and worked to enhance the leadership skills of the Supervisors to improve production performance and employee development• Managed a 24% increase in the production output in 2010.• Surpassed previous production record in 2011 and exceeded all goals.• Championed the Ford QVM compliance program.• Created a “Cell” approach to produce “stock” ambulances to enter a lower cost option to the market, resulted in a 10% production savings by using this approach.• Responsible for building the Production and Service budget and ensuring they are met.• Managed customer complaints, warranty claims, and service calls to meet customer needs.• Managed Production schedule for Electrical department, Welding department, Paint department, Final department, and Service Department. • Safety Manager.

• Directly managed 42 plus employees in both machining and extrusion plants• Created the correct working environment and developed the people in the areas of Production, Safety, 5S, Lean Thinking, and Quality Management. Assured that established standards of Quality, Accuracy and Performance were maintained, with directing corrective measures when necessary. • Maintained good employee relations and enforced company policies and handled employee concerns. Reviewed employee performance and efficiency ratings, recommend hire, termination, transfer and promotion, and developed on-going training programs. • TPEM Manager for 2 locations in FW from Feasibility Study through implementation.• Timely review of production orders for accuracy including confirmations, production variances, material variances, and proper closing.• Participated in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures• Maintained an environment for continuous improvement and Lean Principals• Detailed, trained, implemented and sustained working 5s program.• Developed and maintained a cross training program that allowed for a workforce reduction of 15%• Met and exceeded budget goals during 3 challenging financial years.• Built relationships with sales, quality, shipping, engineering and accounting that encouraged best case solutions and great communication.

• Managed 44 assembly, welding, and fabrication employees in a bucket truck manufacturing facility.• Managed 8 departments and ensured smooth production flow.• Created and utilized clear channel of communication with all other departments and work centers.• Daily oversight and responsibility of all facets of employee relations.

• Purchasing supplies used in the production of cellulose insulation.• Managed inventory, training, document control, safety, customer service, and quality.• Set and met budgets and financial goals.• Managed all facets of the production process from raw material to finished product

• Managed production of 22 union employees• Developed and implemented cross training program that enriched employees and reduced costs• Identified, designed, and implemented process procedures, work instructions, and performance reporting tools to monitor production

• Scheduled and managed over 260 corporate accounts in the Midwest for $15 million automotive and aerospace customers• Managed staffing for all phases of production in both ferrous and non-ferrous heat treating departments• Built strong working relationships with other departments, customers and vendors to ensure clear communication and understanding from all parties.