Manage cross-functional administration, engineering and operational resources from design thru delivery, for various state-of-the-art flight simulation devices. Responsibilities include contracts management, estimating, budgeting and forecasting, performance reporting, design requirements and development planning, scheduling, advanced analytics and risks management, and customer service.

Plant manager responsible for the functional performance of all factory operations, producing high volume and high mix, bedding goods for the Southeast Region of the United States. Lead the operational execution for an automated fulfillment model at the company flagship factory under the direction of internal and external executive groups. Transitioned manual order fulfillment methods to full automation, from point of sale through delivery, utilizing state-of-the-art planning, logistics, and… Show more Plant manager responsible for the functional performance of all factory operations, producing high volume and high mix, bedding goods for the Southeast Region of the United States. Lead the operational execution for an automated fulfillment model at the company flagship factory under the direction of internal and external executive groups. Transitioned manual order fulfillment methods to full automation, from point of sale through delivery, utilizing state-of-the-art planning, logistics, and customized robotic systems. Responsibilities alongside P&L metrics, included Customer Relations, Planning, Logistics, Materials Management, Production, and Warehousing. Show less

Oversaw all facets of supply chain and materials management, manufacturing and quality engineering, through to logistics operations. Lead an operations strategy to increase production rates, and change the production system from project to production flow/pull. Utilized lean methods across the organization to increase production rates with minimal asset costs to the business. Product characteristics were high-tech aerospace technologies, low-rate, low-mix volumes. Reporting and quality… Show more Oversaw all facets of supply chain and materials management, manufacturing and quality engineering, through to logistics operations. Lead an operations strategy to increase production rates, and change the production system from project to production flow/pull. Utilized lean methods across the organization to increase production rates with minimal asset costs to the business. Product characteristics were high-tech aerospace technologies, low-rate, low-mix volumes. Reporting and quality management standards were rigid and standardized to support government administrative process controls. Show less

Manages the assembly, test, and engineering functions for a low-rate, project-based production environment of high-tech military technology.

Manage a staff of equipment maintenance technicians and engineering specialists in support of production functions related to the quality and on-time delivery of product lines critical to the business. Responsible for all issues effecting production downtime. Champions continuous improvement culture throughout the value stream.

Responsible for managing the modernization and redevelopment of nearly 725k sq ft of space across six buildings, of existing manufacturing, office and engineering lab space, as well as the strategic approach to corporate real estate managment for over 15 properties. Acted as an associate project manager and project manager, overseeing finance and resource performance, delivering results throughout phases of the RE development process.

Developed a Lean Maturity strategy/roadmap towards operational excellence for the business. Acted as the leader of lean transformational initiatives in Operations, Engineering, and the Business Administration functions of the business, while targeting wastes and acting on strategies for improved competitiveness.

An internal business consultant, deployed to various industrial sites across the country, in support of process improvement and cost saving initiatives. Lead the instruction and implementation of cost out methodologies to improve operational efficiency. Coached senior leadership on business transformation opportunities as a result of structured corporate business system assessment.

Responsible for targeting and eliminating wastes in the production system and presenting to leadership the future improvement possibilities for our products and services. Developed skills in project management, data-driven decision making and master scheduling. Designed and implemented the first forecasting and field tracking tool for the business. Responsible for the cost and material quality issues investigation on new homes.