Lean Manufacturing Manager

Summary

Recognized for excellent team management. Deep knowledge of process transfer from R&D to pilot line, to manufacturing, to customer rollout and customer support. International experience in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. streamlining processes for operational efficiency, cost reductions, and revenue growth.

Six Sigma, Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing

5/6S, One Piece Flow

Kaizen, CAPA

Strategy / Innovation

Profit Increase

Project Management

Facilities Manager

Project Planning

Process Costing

Process Capacity

Process Inspection

Quality Control

Market Research

Supplier Oversights

Coaching & Training

BOM design

Preventive Planning

TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARIZONA NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS / CHANDLER, AZ 2012-present

QA Supervisor, Product Standards

- Led business requirements analysis, MMR, PMR, manufacturing and packaging specification, Material Specs and Label Specs, coast saving and approval for new and existing formulas and finished goods.

- Led and Identify Inspection practices, utilized all quality documentation, quality processes and procedures in accordance with Federal, State and FDA guidelines, TGA, and OSHA regulations and requirements. Provide support for the FDA Audit. Administrated and planed Corrective and Preventive Action Plans using CAPA Systems, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing. Performing risk assessment and monitor and improve daily quality performance. Led activities transfer of new products from R&D to production. Preparing for the quarterly review products and processes. Develop and maintain SOP’s. Develop and managed projects.

- Managed multiple projects for new, existing products, contract and private label orders in partnership with departments within organization, new and existing customers and vendors. Led product safety and compliance efforts. Manages maintenance personnel by setting direction and priorities. Supporting Non-GMO and Environmental projects.

- Provided training to the Manufacturing and QA staff. Working with external customers and suppliers at all organizational functional leads, business, R&D, engineering, marketing, and maintenance, product teams, sales, finance, operational personnel and VP level executives.

CLARET CONSULTING Ltd / SCOTTSDALE, AZ Project Consultant 2008-present

-Identified opportunities for and representing the Company business in new system/technology implementations and upgrades.

-Testing present POS products, developed system test scenarios and led project work plans. Test evaluation, planning, creation, execution and maintenance regression and test’s scripts. Troubleshooting core software defects, back office and communication security products.

-New Product Development, identify Risks, Led Plan Risk Management and Communication Management Plan.

-Performed Quality Control, Validated changes and deliverables, Project Management plan updates and Budget forecasts.

H&R Block / Fountain Hills and Tempe, AZ Tax Adviser 1 2010-present

(For US and Canadian tax returns)

APRIVA / Scottsdale, AZ 2005-2008

Provides High-Reliability Solutions in IT, POS and Secure Mobile Messaging Market

Quality Assurance Test Engineer

-Led QA projects effort for definition and maintenance of Alpha, Beta and Production test procedure for all point of sale, E-Commerce and SC of life sciences products.

-Managed test evaluation, planning, creation, execution and maintenance regression and test scripts. Troubleshooting core software defects, data center and communication security products. Led QA for new budgeting and invoicing systems for delivering and purchasing projects.

-Led QA tasks and communicated with a management team and help to reach deadlines.

-Resolved production problems, customer support and also deployed, and maintained POS systems.

-Led an innovative business, resolved technical issues, analyzed client business requirements for merchants and banks processors for the US and World wide markets.

BASCOM-TURNET INSTRUMENTS, Inc./Norwood, MA 2002-2003

A Leading manufacturer of accurate and rugged gas and chemical devices.

Manufacturing Manager

-Directed, supervised and developed a manufacturing department consisting of 15 employees, reporting to the President of the company. Led implementation and production support of application for circuit board packaged solution, using Lean Manufacturing solutions.

-Managed all processes of production of devices for utility industry for standard and prototype products; led evaluation of components for buying; provided troubleshooting expertise in design, reliability, thermal, electrical and mechanical issues; improved inventory tracking and cost reductions by 23%.

-Managed projects and supervised the overall activities of materials selection, process optimization, process yield, scheduling, on-time delivering, overall customer satisfaction and training for production employees. Set up interface between manufacturing, machine shop, sales and customers. Prepared documentation according GDT concept, safety and environmental regulations (MSHA and OSHA) ISO standard and led implementation of ISO 9000 project and Lean manufacturing.

-Provided technical and troubleshooting expertise in design, reliability, thermal, electrical and mechanical issues of packaging and made recommendations to the President of the company for necessary upgrades. Determined the essential needs to improve inventory tracking, cost reductions, and incorporated best practices on new manufacturing processes.

NORTEL NETWORKS (former CORETEC)/ Wilmington, MA 2000-2001

A Leader of optical and wireless networks, voice, multimedia and unified communication

Packaging Manufacturing/Engineering Manager

-Managed the set-up of a new production line and transfer of LRM and VCSEL Tunable Laser process from R&D group to pilot line, reporting directly to VP of manufacturing. Managed 7 engineers. Developed a team for manufacturing. Responsible for facilitating and coordinating all activities to ensure smooth product flow, met on-time deliveries, improved yields and maintained profitability margins. Hired and trained 15 technicians.

-Drafted 10,000-class production clean room line, managed the process of selecting and ordering capital equipment, managing the QC, SPC and PFMEA and implemented GMP idea. Developed QS for product line.

RIFOCS Inc., (Present TEXTRON)/CAMARILLO, CA 1998-2000

A leader in new generation fiber optics components, instruments and MIL/AERO products.

Manufacturing/Engineering Manager (Plant Manager)

-Direct Supervision of a new division and pilot plant, responsible for facilitating Rifocs at Bloomfield, CT for fiber termination for JDS Uniphase, optical modulators and fiber optic cables.

-Managed business for Rifocs in CT and reported directly to the President of Rifocs, Inc. Managed 10 engineers and technicians. Developed Project Management Plan, ERP, and Project Execution and Budget Forecasts.

-Led multi-disciplinary task and implemented Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, 5S, One Piece Flow and Continuous Improvement concepts.

-Managed and evaluated projects, using MRP, for all contacts with customers, vendors, suppliers, B2B sales, gathering requirements, inventory control, establishing delivery dates, and delivery verification of conformance to the quality requirements.

-Achieved 40% higher profit than similar plant in CA. Improved yields by 80%. Designed manufacturing line for $500K revenue yet reached $1.5M in revenue representing 10% of company revenue.

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OZ OPTICS/Carp, Ontario, Canada 1997-1998

Fiber Optics Engineer

-Direct Supervision of Manufacturing and Quality Control operations for PM, SM and MM Fiber Measurement/Testing Center.

-Supervised cable assemblies and led evaluation of polishing all types of connectors, optical cable assemblies and QA for final products and develop technical guidance in house and with vendors also for AR coated and metalized fibers.

-Prepared all operational maintenance instructions, production documentation and testing procedure of polishing and assembly connectors and patch cords.

-Designed mechanical components for package of SM fiber collimators.

-Led evaluation of development and maintenance attenuators, optical splitters, and Diode Lasers and WDM couplers.

JDS UNIPHASE/Nepean, Ontario, Canada 1993-1997 Fiber Optics and Coating Process Engineer

-Responsible for the set-up of new production line and transfer of Fiber Bragg gratings packaging from R&D to pilot-line and led design for components of fiber grating thermal package.

-Responsible for deposition of coatings in high vacuum production of optical filters for high resolution IR imaging systems using Varian systems. Led maintenance and repairs of Varian systems parts and preparation of chemicals and glass for filter deposition. Characterized optical filters and AR coatings using spectrophotometer.

INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR SCIENCES “VINCA”/Serbia 1987-1993

Sr. Process Coating Research Engineer for Nuclear Lab

-Led the research and development of cold plasma deposition, metallization and powder production technologies. Application of coatings ranging from jet engines to knitting machines. The deposited coating enhanced mechanical, chemical and thermal properties of materials.

-Determined the optimal operating conditions for deposition and synthesis of powders using SPC and DOE techniques. Brought product from customer concept design to full production status using CAE.

-Managed all contacts with customers and suppliers, designed and implemented material planning, production scheduling and inventory control. Supervised commercial deposition of the coating including determination of production standards, quality and costs.

SKF-BAll BEARING INDUSTRY/Serbia 1984-1987

Sr. Senior Designer

-Designed the components of machines and tools, selected and developed new tooling and manufacturing processes and start-up new operations from the ground up.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Life Coaching, SWIHA, Tempe, AZ

Six Sigma Green Belt, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ

CAPA Training Course, Chandler, AZ

Lean Manufacturing Training Course, JDS Uniphase, Bloomfield, CT

Toastmasters International, Navajo Area Governor, Area N4

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