Executive level Management Professional with extraordinary credentials and over 30 years' experience developing and implementing Quality and Operations Management Systems in manufacturing environments, in both the Americas and EU. Expert in all aspects of Quality Systems Management, including design, process control, document control, and auditing. Extensive experience preparing organizations for ISO Certification, as well as implementing methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen to improve production quality and efficiency as well as reduce costs and increase the bottom line. * Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to interact effectively with all management levels, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong record of success garnering support for Quality initiatives from top management and key stakeholders. * Extensive customer contact experience in both technical matters and contractual negotiations. Adept at working directly with customers in both domestic and international facilities. Experienced in managing multiple expansion projects for manufacturing facilities on time and under budget. * Many years of regulatory compliance management encompassing NAFTA Import / Export requirements across North American facilities and customers, Conflict Mineral Regulatory compliance with vendors and customer requirements, Reduction of Hazardous Substances requirements, REACH and WEEE matters. In addition, constant involvement with UL, CSA, IEEE and CE product standards. * Considerable aviation experience including Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK, Flight Line Crew Chief for Piper Aircraft in Lakeland, FL working with Navajo and Cheyenne cabin class aircraft, Production and Experimental Flight Test for Piper Aircraft, member of Cheyenne III certification program, Quality Manager for Simtek, Inc., Hurst, Texas manufacturer of simulated instrumentation for flight simulators with customers including CAE, Thomson, Hughes Aircraft, Lockheed and Grumman, participated in customer flyoffs of instrumentation packages, familiar with multiple axis flight simulators. Currently volunteering with Cavanaugh Flight Museum as volunteer pilot and crew chief for WWII, Korean and Vietnam vintage warbirds.

Highlights:

• Compliance
• ISO
• Forecasting
• ISO 9001
• Systems Analyst
• Automation
• Management
• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management