Hands-on manufacturing professional with a strong combination of skills and experience in general/plant management. Extensive experience in a variety of manufacturing industries including construction, rubber/plastics, and paper industries. Have re-engineered operations as well as commissioned facilities from a greenfield site. Background includes a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, and experience with Quality Assurance through ISO/QS 9000 certifications and Lean Manufacturing. Have led departments up to 140 employees in union and non-union environments and controlled budgets up to $60 million.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Quikrete Companies	(Confidential)	10/2004 - 2/2007
Anchor Concrete	(Confidential)	11/2002 - 12/2003
Rogers Corporation	(Confidential)	11/2000 - 10/2002
WR Grace/FiberMark	(Confidential)	9/1991 - 12/1999

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Pepperdine University	Business Administration	1991	Master Degree
Syracuse University	Mechanical Engineering	1979	Master Degree
Syracuse University	Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering	1978	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Manufacturing Management
• Plant Management

Effective leader and communicator with more than fifteen years of manufacturing and operations achievements within both union and non-union environments. Results-driven management professional with demonstrated skills in the areas of cost containment, team building, project management, re-engineering, start-up situations and full P&L operations responsibilities. Implemented quality (ISO/QS 9000) programs and manufacturing process improvement initiatives. Outstanding planner and organizer. Skilled in identifying and addressing problems and achieving positive results that impact both profitability and service quality. Experience in Polystyrene, rubber, paper, steel fabrication and construction products in continuous process and job shop environments.