Senior-level operations leader with 25+ years of experience spearheading improvement initiatives to enable rapid growth and dramatically increase revenue, boost market share, and drive brand recognition. An innovative thinker with a passion for achieving and exceeding goals, fostering team loyalty, and generating true company value — poised to join a firm that desires a leader with a philosophy of constant business improvement and the following specialized strengths: — Operations & Logistics: A career-long focus on efficiency and process improvement at all levels to ensure optimal delivery of critical business objectives, while keeping firm control of costs in labor and technology to ensure profitability. — Performance Transformation: Adept at turning around underperforming units, resolving complex problems, conflicts and disputes, and implementing innovative strategies and tactics to deliver significant revenue improvements. — Strategic Thinking: Capable of responding to changes in the marketplace and applying creative problem solving inside fast-paced organizations to drive ambitious, transformative executive-level growth and revenue objectives. — Relationship Management: Able to build productive, collaborative, long-term relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and third parties to better translate annual project plans and forecasts into specific needs and requirements. — High-Impact Team Leadership: Recognized for consistently mentoring and cultivating individuals and operational teams to achieve peak performance by setting clear expectations and building collaborative environments. — Vendor Selection & Management: Highly skilled in evaluating, negotiating with and monitoring performance of service providers, vendors, sub-contractors and other third parties.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	BUSINESS CONSULTANT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT	10/2015 - Present
(Confidential)	President & CEO	1/1994 - Present
Grot Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.	VICE-PRESIDENT	1/1988 - 12/1993
Grot Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.	MAINTENANCE MANAGER	1/1985 - 12/1987

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
DeVry Institute of Technology	Electronics		Trade School Degree

Highlights:

 Exceeded EBITDA growth goals and increased sales from $1.9M to $43M annually through expanded customer base, development of strategic partnerships, state of the art equipment acquisitions, lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement processes, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).  Developed and implemented employee training/education procedures that led to the company’s contract machining facility being the only one of its kind to attain the following registrations in a unique integrated management system (IMS): AS 9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, and ITAR.  Planned, deployed, and lead all lean activities producing significant cost savings through productivity, business processes, quality, and waste reduction initiatives. Drove improvements via lean Six Sigma 5S methodology, TPS, lean manufacturing, visual management, performance measurement, Poka-Yoke, QCO, TPM, QCPC, Kaizen & Kanban.

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PROFITABILITY OPTIMIZATION
MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR BUDGETING
TRAINING, COACHING & MENTORSHIP
P&L LEADERSHIP
STRATEGIC PLANNING
CONTINUAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
PERFORMANCE MONITORING
RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
MULTISITE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
PROCESS & POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
RESPONSIVE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
HR/RECRUITING
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
MANUFACTURING & QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SUPPLY CHAIN OVERSIGHT
Productivity & Efficiency Gains
Turnaround Expertise
Process Improvement
Time & Resource Optimization
Private Equity
EBITDA Growth
Revenue Acceleration
Multiple Expansion
Deal Origination
Lean Manufacturing
AS 9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, and ITAR.

• Logistics
• Payroll
• Benefits
• Budgeting
• Cash Flow
• Human Resources
• Insurance
• Pricing
• Recruiting
• Sourcing
• P&L LEADERSHIP
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• PROFITABILITY OPTIMIZATION
• MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR BUDGETING
• TRAINING
• COACHING & MENTORSHIP
• CONTINUAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• PERFORMANCE MONITORING
• RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• MULTISITE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
• PROCESS & POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
• RESPONSIVE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
• HR/RECRUITING
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
• CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
• MANUFACTURING & QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• SUPPLY CHAIN OVERSIGHT
• Productivity & Efficiency Gains
• Turnaround Expertise
• Process Improvement
• Time & Resource Optimization
• Expedited Growth
• CHANGE MANAGEMENT
• ISO - AS 9100
• ISO 13485
• ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 9001
• Six Sigma
• 5S methodology
• TPS
• lean manufacturing
• visual management
• performance measurement
• Poka-Yoke
• QCO
• TPM
• QCPC
• Kaizen & Kanban.
• Private Equity
• Portfolio Company
• EBITDA Growth
• Revenue Acceleration
• Margin Enhancement
• Multiple Expansion
• Deal Origination
• Topgrading
• New Channels
• New Markets
• International Expansion
• CEO
• Global Footprint
• CXO
• COO
• Turnarounds
• Exit Strategies
• President
• Vice President
• Director
• Director of Manufacturing
• Director of Operations
• Vice President of Manufacturing
• Vice President of Operations

Spearheaded all corporate aspects of a multimillion-dollar contract manufacturing company, with a peak performance of $43M in annual revenue and more than 100 employees. Supervise a wide host of operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, IT, HR, and customer service managers. Oversaw daily operations, HR/staff management, recruitment, program development, supplier/client contract negotiations, capital growth, technology enhancements, financial reporting, inventory controls, policies/procedures, accounting, customer service, and safety committees. Established/maintained budgets. Designed and oversaw development of company website. Developed and implemented company handbook. Consulted with OEM Customers and strategic partners to resolve and/or improve machining and raw material issues/concerns in order to improve quality (reducing product failure and equipment breakdown rates).  Exceeded EBITDA growth goals and increased sales from $1.9M to $43M annually through expanded customer base, development of strategic partnerships, state of the art equipment acquisitions, lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement processes, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).  Planned, deployed, and lead all lean activities producing significant cost savings through productivity, business processes, quality, and waste reduction initiatives. Drove improvements via lean Six Sigma 5S methodology, TPS, lean manufacturing, visual management, performance measurement, Poka-Yoke, QCO, TPM, QCPC, Kaizen & Kanban.  Reduced customer nonconformance rates 80% by implementing ISO procedures (AS 9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 9001) and the addition of industry leading CMM and Gage calibration/tracking software.  Developed and implemented employee training/education procedures that led to the company’s contract machining facility being the only one of its kind to attain the following registrations in a unique integrated management system (IMS): AS 9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, and ITAR.  Identified and implemented manufacturing ERP software (JobBoss) which improved order processing, on-time deliveries, reduced staff and improved financial reporting & accounting practices from annual reporting to daily visibility.  Created a dedicated, action-oriented employee base and executive team by instilling a culture of open dialogue and collaborative problem resolution that fostered confidence and trust with both internal and external stakeholders, and insured business continuity and broad corporate success.  Spearheaded site and building selection in order to develop a state of the art contract manufacturing facility (expanded from 20K sq-ft building to a 110K sq-ft building).  Negotiated over $6M in new equipment purchases (manufacturing, quality and material handling equipment), saving the company 55% over previous contracted prices.  Realized a 40% reduction in workers’ compensation costs by carefully vetting carriers, correctly classifying workers, and developing and implementing OSHA compliant employee safety program BS OHSAS 18001 (resulting in zero serious injuries or fatalities).  Reshored machined products and assemblies to the USA by developing detailed cost analysis which outlined price, quality, service and delivery Improvements to large OEM customers.  Recognized year over year as the top tier supplier (for quality and delivery) to OEM Customers (GE Power and Water, Electro-Motive Diesel, Harley-Davidson, Mack Trucks, Bombardier Recreational Products, Husco International, HydraForce, Parker Hannifin).  Reduced corporate taxes upwards of $750K by utilizing R&D tax credits.  Boosted monthly equipment output by 40% and improved on-time deliveries from 78% to 100% (while reducing employee overtime and absenteeism) by implementing 24/7 work schedule.  Reduced manufacturing and facility downtime/breakdowns by 80% and improved scheduled maintenance procedures in accordance with ISO Procedures (AS 9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 9001).  Lowered IT costs 85% and improved network infrastructure through the design and development of facility and computer network security in accordance with federal government standards (ITAR).