Consultant
Piper Beach Group • Huntersville, NC
June 2026 to Present
Currently serving as Strategic Advisor at Piper Beach Group, a specialized consulting firm focused exclusively on bringing nicotine and caffeine pouch brands to market. Piper Beach Group brings together a team of experienced industry consultants covering sales, marketing, and production — providing clients with comprehensive expertise across the full pouch business lifecycle.
Leading the production consulting practice, advising clients on all aspects of pouch manufacturing — from standing up new production lines and establishing efficient workflows to developing formulation and blending techniques that ensure product consistency, quality, and scalability. Translating years of hands-on production management experience into actionable guidance that helps clients build compliant, efficient, and market-ready manufacturing operations from the ground up.
Working cross-functionally alongside the sales and marketing arms of the firm to ensure production capabilities align with client growth targets, launch timelines, and brand positioning — bridging the gap between what a brand wants to sell and what the production floor can realistically deliver.
Production Manager
Innova Product Solutions • Charlotte, NC
September 2025 to March 2026
Production Manager responsible for overseeing daily operations in a fast-paced nicotine pouch manufacturing environment. Focused on meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and efficient workplace.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet output targets and deadlines
- Supervised and supported production team members to ensure efficient operations
- Ensured all products met company quality standards and specifications
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe production environment
- Identified and resolved production issues to minimize downtime
- Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance as needed
- Trained new employees and developed existing team members
- Tracked production data and reported on daily performance
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
Production Lead
EZ Claw • Mooresville, NC
January 2025 to September 2025
- Lead daily production operations for pneumatic and mechanical hose restraint systems, ensuring high-quality output and timely fulfillment of orders.
- Supervise and train assembly technicians, fostering a productive team environment and maintaining adherence to production goals and quality standards.
- Oversee the shipping department, coordinating outbound logistics, managing packaging and labeling processes, and ensuring on-time deliveries to customers.
- Operate, maintain, and program robotic welding systems, ensuring precise welds and consistent quality across production runs.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and purchasing departments to troubleshoot production challenges and implement process improvements.
- Monitor material inventory, initiate requisitions, and proactively prevent production delays due to supply shortages.
- Conduct regular quality checks on assemblies and welds, enforcing corrective measures when needed to meet specifications.
- Enforce safety regulations and best practices throughout the production and shipping areas, creating a clean, hazard-free environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Supervisor of Assembly & Commissioning
EPOC Enviro • Mooresville, NC
April 2023 to October 2024
- Execute unit assembly according to precise design drawings and work instructions, encompassing assembly, pipe fitting, and machining operations as dictated by project requirements.
- Employ advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and rectify issues within complex machinery and systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conduct thorough testing and calibration procedures on equipment to guarantee optimal performance and adherence to specifications.
- Maintain meticulous records of materials utilized and quality data generated throughout the production process.
- Engage in factory acceptance testing procedures as necessary to validate product integrity and functionality.
- Play an integral role in the day-to-day management of manufacturing operations, assuming additional responsibilities as dictated by evolving production needs.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
- Proactively identify and address health, safety, and quality concerns as they emerge, prioritizing a culture of safety and compliance.
- Provide insightful recommendations for enhancing the lean manufacturing process, driving ongoing process optimization and efficiency gains.
- Hold a forklift certification, facilitating safe and efficient material handling within the facility.
- Oversee safety protocols and procedures for the building, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a secure working environment for all personnel.
In-Process Inspector
Carolina Precision Technologies • Mooresville, NC
February 2022 to March 2023
- Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures
- Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced parts
- Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works into quality database
- Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
- Proposing improvements to the production process
- Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements
- Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
- Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products
- Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans
- Determining the causes of product defects and reworks
- Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly
Assembly Production Supervisor
FMI Inc • Park City, KS
September 2014 to September 2021
- Led aerospace assembly work for Next-Generation and 737 MAX blocker door thrust reverser and control link parts, making sure all work met quality standards and stayed on schedule
- Used many shop tools and methods, including swaging, riveting, drill-out, hand forming, and reaming
- Measured parts with tools like calipers, height gauges, micrometers, plug gauges, air gauges, and bearing push-out tools
- Trained and worked in many areas, including frame assembly, forward pressure bulkhead, inspection, machining (dovetail), deburring, and shipping and receiving
- Mixed aircraft-grade paint and primer following required standards
- Certified to operate a forklift and trained in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED to help keep the workplace safe
Production Supervisor
KCTU TV • Wichita, KS
May 2009 to August 2014
- Directed the seamless production of daily live television programs, ensuring optimal quality and adherence to broadcast schedules.
- Proficiently programmed various television software applications, including TV guide and satellite receiving systems, leveraging both manual and automated methods.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, facilitating efficient administrative tasks and workflow management.
- Installed and maintained commercial satellite and dish hardware to support broadcasting operations, ensuring uninterrupted signal reception.
- Served as a camera operator and production technician during local live sporting events, contributing to the successful execution of televised broadcasts.
- Held a KBI background broadcasting clearance, adhering to regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of broadcasting standards.
