Manufacturing Executive
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As an Operations and Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience leading transformations in manufacturing organizations, I offer proven success in all aspects of the manufacturing processes optimization. I can create a vision and passion in those that I lead and serve. I am skilled at leading organizations while implementing lean management principals.
As an Operations and Engineering Manager with over 20 years of executive experience leading transformations in manufacturing organizations, I offer proven success in all aspects of the manufacturing processes optimization. I can create a vision and passion in those that I lead and serve. I am skilled at leading organizations while implementing lean management principals.
Experienced in optimizing the entire value stream. Subject matter expert in Lean, Six Sigma techniques. Proven track record devising, evaluating, and implementing lean, continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield.
Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience in all aspects of production and bringing new products to market. Thriving in fast-paced, deadline driven workplace. Established effective quality control and safety programs while encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor.
Excellent communicator, success building cohesive cross-functional teams focused on production efficiency, safety, on-time delivery, and quality. Self-directed change agent, who creates value by driving operational performance even when faced with significant barriers.
Sovereign Plastics, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO, March 2020 – Current
Turn around and transform a failing company. Assembling, developing, and leading the executive team to optimize production process. Establish a training program for development of a culture of lean within the whole organization.
Create a culture of continuous improvement and transformation. Building a highly inclusive culture that ensures 120+ team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met. Identify and establish Key performance indicators to track operational excellence, efficiency, and profitability in a high-volume production environment.
Establish a lean and continuous improvement roadmap. Decision making and problem solving with a financial mindset for budget control and growing profit margin. Oversee the launch of new products including PPAP, DFMEA, and control plans.
Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts. Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
Director of Production and Engineering
Provide leadership to entire manufacturing and production departments. Drive execution of lean and continuous improvement programs. Inspire department leaders to drive continuous improvement efforts that lead to accomplishing manufacturing excellence goals.
Developed a standardized process to document customer requirements and process validation to ensure final product meets those requirements. Created SOPs and checklists to standardize design reviews. Lead cross functional teams to create and optimize automation systems and fixtures used in manufacturing.
Ensure manufacturing process are conducted in compliance with ISO and FDA standards. Lead product failure investigations and root cause analysis and document Corrective Action Plan and update FEMA and Master Control Plan. Created curriculum and trained production team in Kaizen and continuous improvement Principles.
Steer and direct volume production operations with full P&L responsibility. Establish operational policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of custom molded parts. Directly manage seven supervisors overseeing 40+ exempt and non-exempt employees.
Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Provide leadership in managing projects and solving complex problems. Apply known lean and change management tools for operational excellence. .
Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures and regulatory compliance. Oversaw ISO 9001 and FDA documentation, auditing, compliance, and certification. Actively interfaced with customers, vendors and senior management for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecasts.
Launched over 1000 new production products with tooling and process development.
Provided consulting for large companies implementing new 3D CAD and PLM technologies. Developed best practices documentation and training. Consulting to emerging 3D CAD software platforms. Develop training curriculum for design and engineering departments.
Deliver sustainable cultural and behavior changes including support functions through coaching, mentoring, and influencing employees. Teaching courses on process optimization for engineering and design teams and developing processes to document and share best practices and lessons learned.
