Accomplished management and operations leader with experience in greenfield start-ups and continuous improvement programs. Strong financial background including financial engineering, budgeting, FP&A and P&L responsibility. A decisive leader who drives organizational culture and develops in-house talent to ensure key performance metrics are consistently met or exceeded.
Work experience
20142017
Plant Manager
Hendrickson
Responsible for all aspects of plant management including production, materials, engineering, maintenance, safety, quality, and human resources. Led two greenfield start-ups of highly automated manufacturing plants from conception though to daily production.
- Sourced and developed local management teams.
- Led team that achieved TS 16949 certification within 2 years of plant start up.
- Achieved annual variable cost savings of 15%.
- Reduced scrap from 3.85% to 0.21% over 3 years.
- Increased direct labor productivity from 45% to 70%.
- Maintained 100% delivery rate since project inception.
- Maintained zero product defects (0 PPM) over 2.75 years.
- Implemented new automation resulting in almost $10M annual cost savings.
20072013
Continuous Improvement Manager
Hendrickson
Working with the Director of Operations, responsible for company’s international manufacturing excellence program. Led company’s lean initiative. Provided organizational leadership for multi-site manufacturing group including on-site management, annual operating plans and capital budgets. Developed performance optimization systems and programs for plant operations to improve metrics and increase profitability.
- Increased Division throughput by 71%.
- Increased plant productivity 36%, achieving over $9M in labor savings annually.
- Drove plant consolidation efforts.
20052007
External Consultant (DeWolff, Boberg & Associates)
Hendrickson
Evaluated managerial and operational deficiencies at client facilities for profitability improvement opportunities. Developed, customized, and implemented management systems to support identified performance improvement goals. Established operational controls and procedures for effective work forecasting and resource utilization. Provided on the floor training to management, ensuring that the client realized specific guaranteed savings. Developed and conducted training programs and seminars for client management and process owners.
- Streamlined manufacturing operations saving $3.42M annually.
- Increased on floor supervision time 145% without increasing headcount.
- Decreased scrap 68%, saving $384,000 annually.
19992005
General Manager
Seventen Industries
Provided lead role in business development including deal structuring, negotiations and integration. Directed all operations and held full P&L responsibility. Accountable for and oversaw all aspects of business operations including production, sales, inventory management, vendor relations, quality control, customer service, and all financial activities. Executed day-to-day management oversight of staff, providing guidance, direction, support and coaching. Developed and implemented production and sales strategies, goals, and reward programs.
Education
MA - Economics
University of Colorado - Denver, CO
Emphasis in econometrics and applied mathematics
BBA - Financial Engineering
University of Texas - El Paso, TX
Specialized in engineering derivatives and capital market instruments