OPERATIONS MANAGER

Automotive, Manufacturing & Commercial Industries Over 15 years of progressive operations leadership delivering actionable strategies and viable solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and customer loyalty in diverse domestic and international markets. * Career marked by award-winning leadership roles at Michigan Caterpillar, Ford Motor Company, GM dealerships, and U.S. government contractors including QUEST. * Six Sigma Green Belt experienced in driving successful ISO9000 certification process by instituting ISO quality standards, QA training programs, and leading quality engineering audits. * Track record of optimizing overseas operations and identifying multimillion-dollar business development opportunities for U.S.-based companies in the Middle East. * Fully bilingual/bicultural in English and Arabic with demonstrated talent coordinating and leading teams of government contractors, U.S. military personnel, and foreign nationals. Demonstrated broad-based strengths and accomplishments in: * Operations Management * Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution * Business Development * Budget / P&L Management * Contract Business Strategies & Negotiation * Systems Implementations * FAR / DFAR Contracts * Logistics & Inventory Management * Project Management * Multinational Leadership * Customer Relations & Communications * Recruitment & Retention

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