PROFILE Executive with a valuable blend of experience across all facets of global manufacturing and operations management in highly regulated environments. Innate ability to analyze the current state of the business, zero in on issues, map processes, and find cost-effective, strategic solutions to optimize productivity, quality, and operations through process reengineering or new technologies. Aligns manufacturing, supply chain, plant optimization, and cost containment strategies with overall business objectives. Experienced and highly successful in leading large-scale strategic projects including international plant startup, turnaround, transformation, and expansion environments. Solid understanding and expertise in M&A due diligence, integration, and divestiture. Extensive experience in highly regulated environments and expertise in the associated regulatory requirements. AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Global Multi-Site Manufacturing Management Operations / P&L Management Capacity / Production Planning / Optimization Product Development / Launch Merger & Acquisition / Due Diligence / Integration Cost Reduction / Process Improvement US / International Manufacturing Regulations QS Regulations / CGMP / Lean Manufacturing Business Development / Change Management Strategic Planning / Tactical Execution Purchasing / Inventory Control Global Supplier Sourcing / Management SELECTED CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS * Spearheaded development of company's 1st manufacturing supplier in China generated $35 million return on $6.5 million CAPEX in 5 years and decreased cost of surgical instruments 63%, eclipsing the 40% cost reduction objective. * Instrumental leadership role in numerous mergers and acquisitions totaling more than $1.5 billion over 5 years served as primary point of contact for integration and/or due diligence. * Managed US manufacturing facility representing $50 million COGS ($500 million in revenue) achieved all key performance objectives including quality, budget, lead time, service, and cost reduction received 120% of bonus target. * Established cellular manufacturing in-house delivered 10% year-over-year cost reductions for 5 consecutive years. * Led move of manufacturing operations to 2 facilities in Ireland, generating substantial cost reduction completed 18-month, 10-phase project on time, within budget, with no quality issues and zero disruption in service, inventory, or productivity. * Generated hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings over 20 years through supplier negotiations and lean manufacturing initiatives. * Utilized numerous technologies including HA, PA, LTAVD, Plasma Spray, CIP, HIP, Vacuum Heat Treat, Powder Metal Manufacturing, Micro-structure Coating, and Layered Manufacturing. Strong knowledge of all types of machining processes.

Highlights:

• P&L
• Inventory
• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Surgical
• Outsourcing
• Plastics
• Scheduler
• Aerospace