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Accomplished operations management executive with more than 25 years of experience with a hands-on management approach and leadership skills to manage, coach, and motivate diverse professionals in dynamic environments, ranging from start-ups to large corporations. Experienced in global problem-solving and planning and executing strategies resulting in greater customer confidence and strengthened business results.
Production Manager at BIO-RAD (2021-01 – 2026-12)
Emphasized team development to increase safety stock levels at the distribution warehouse and optimize customer satisfaction. Managed front line staff overseeing vial filling, plate coating, and product assembly at the Woodinville plant. Prioritized safety, quality, and team growth to ensure consistent throughput.
Senior Supply Chain Manager at PHILIPS MEDICAL (2020-01 – 2021-12)
Oversaw a team of nine professionals, I led efforts in planning, purchasing, and scheduling materials to support AED manufacturing at the Bothell campus. I worked closely with suppliers facing material constraints during the pandemic, aiming to minimize any negative impact on the supply chain. In partnership with finance, I helped lower non-quality costs and limit vendor liability.
Additionally, I mentored and developed team members, coordinated the transition between suppliers, managed inventory positioning for upcoming EU-MDR requirements, and addressed logistics challenges to ensure customer needs were met while controlling costs.
Operations Manager at NILFISK/HYDRAMASTER LLC (2016-01 – 2020-12)
Successfully facilitated HydraMaster's separation from Nilfisk in October 2018. Directed sales forecasting and production planning activities to enable the supply chain to capitalize on a 25% increase in monthly opportunities. Oversaw the assembly, testing, and shipment of commercial direct drive and truck mount industrial carpet cleaning equipment.
Led daily production scrum meetings with teams from Production, Procurement, and Finance to establish efficient workflows and consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Operations Manager at LEVITON NETWORK SOLUTIONS (2011-01 – 2015-12)
Managed a 120-person, multi-shift team responsible for planning, assembly, injection molding, inventory management, and shipping/receiving operations. Oversaw both strategic and tactical activities to meet customer requirements and achieve production fill rates.
Senior Manager, Inventory Planning at T-MOBILE USA (2008-01 – 2011-12)
Managed handset and accessory inventories at distribution centers, optimizing availability and reducing aging stock through targeted sales channels. Collaborated with Accounting and Finance to resolve stranded inventory. Led an 8-member OEM inventory planning team overseeing four weeks of device inventory and coordinating new product launches and end-of-life processing. Supervised the SAP Master Data team, handling SKU creation and maintaining compliant pricing for retail and national accounts.
Senior Production Planner; Demand Management Analyst; Global Forecasting Manager at HONEYWELL/INTERMEC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (1997-01 – 2005-12)
Created corporate forecasts by collaborating with 7 regional sales offices and supply chain team to achieve $600M annual goal. Eliminated $50M in inventory risk from supply chain, focusing on sales opportunities rather than historic run rates. Championed and implemented sales automation tool, creating uniformity in sales forecasting and increasing accuracy by 20%.
Facilitated consensus meetings between sales and operations teams, culminating in exception-based S&OP presentation to senior management.
Production Control/Materials/Supply Chain Manager at BALDOR MOTORS AND DRIVES (1993-01 – 1996-12)
Led the Procurement team by managing materials coordination, production scheduling, inventory storage and distribution, and shipping of electronic drives and components. Oversaw the transition from MRPII to the corporate information systems platform. Streamlined supplier relationships by reducing the number of vendors and establishing core partners to extend Baldor's resources.
Manager of Manufacturing & Quality at POLYMER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (1991-01 – 1992-12)
Supervised quality assurance and manufacturing procedures for in-vitro blood glucose reagent test strips; led a team of twenty employees to maximize production efficiency, and instituted cost-control strategies to promote operational effectiveness.
Inventory Control at BAXTER DIAGNOSTICS INC./BARTELS DIVISION (1984-01 – 1991-12)
Responsible for the daily oversight of warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, as well as facility management. Acts as Division EHS officer to ensure health and safety compliance in Issaquah.
Master of Business Administration – City University
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology – Washington State University
