Manufacturing and continuous improvement champion with broad functional experience (operations, product development, product marketing, supply chain, inventory) who generates efficiencies and delivers results. Available to identify and implement business process, lean manufacturing, and NPD improvements for small-to-medium sized companies. More than 20 years of expertise in discovering continuous improvement opportunities, designing strategies, and executing initiatives that drive cost savings, optimize labor resources, and bolster operational efficiencies. Areas of specialization include metrics/KPI development, rapid continuous improvement facilitation, project management, factory build-outs & redesign, technology & NPD assessments, M&A diligence and integration.Deep knowledge of engineer-to-order and build-to-order discreet manufacturing environments. Knows how manufacturing/product development works and what to look for in order to assess the health & wellness of those functions. Hands-on leader with a strong customer orientation. Uses a broad array of sustainable, easy-to-implement continuous improvement tools and methodologies. Gets things done by building positive relationships at all levels.