H.R. Ghalambor

P.O. Box ***** 714-***-****

Irvine, Ca 92623 ad3taw@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic, result-driven with expertise in operations and technology management. Solid track record of increasing profitability, expanding market share through innovation, and reducing cost in operations. Specialized in reducing operating lead time and reducing response time to customer demand through World Class manufacturing (WCM), Lean-Sigma implementation and use of new technology. Very organized and result oriented with strong motivational and training ability. Developed expertise in the following areas:

Expertise:

* Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt Certified) * Innovation training and implementation

* Develop continuous improvement training * Develop WCM training programs

* DFM and DFMA implementation * Automation (registered Several Patents)

* Establish Mfg. Operations overseas * New Product Development

* Multi-plant operations management * Lean supply chain implementation

CAREER SUMMARY

Taronis Technology (TT)/ TE Connectivity 2018-Present

(Food/commercial and Medical Industry)

Interim V.P of Operations (TT)/Lean-Sigma and CI Consultant (TE)

Direct and manage QA/Manufacturing/Operations with P&L responsibility (TT)

Collaborate with Sales and marketing team to Introduce new products (TT)

Work with CEO on new acquisitions (TT)

Implement AI (Generative AI) on Manufacturing/Quality/Sales team to improve efficiency (TT)

Lead/Manage/Implementation of Lean Supply Chain projects (TT)

Increase Through put by 20% (TE)

Manage Design projects related to training and introduction of new products and processes in international sites (TT and TE)

Manage Automation projects to improve efficiency through Lean Sigma Implementation (TT)

Set up strategies for outsourcing/distribution centers in Europe and Asia (TT)

ERP Deployment and Implementation (TT)

Increase capacity and reduce cost by Streamlining the Supply Chain (TE)

Key Accomplishment:

Cost saving over $850K through Lean Six Sigma and automation project implementation in manufacturing in two different companies (TT, TE))

AJAX / CAMBRO Manufacturing 2010-2018

(Product: Commercial, Medical and Food) San Jose, Huntington Beach, California

V.P of Operations

Direct and manage Operations, Manufacturing Engineering with P&L responsibility over $70Mil with 7 direct reports (620 employee department)

Implement new processes and new products in the manufacturing floor.

Implement three electro-Mechanical products in the manufacturing floor.

Work closely with Marketing/Quality/Design team for new products introduction

Implemented Lean Supply Chain and Lean Sigma

Expand manufacturing operations beyond the existing core competency.

Patented two new manufacturing devices.

Introduced company wide innovation program.

Expanded process engineering team to handle $5.2 MM additional product line.

Established overseas manufacturing in Malaysia and the Hub site in Singapore.

Set up strategies for outsourcing and distribution centers in US, Europe and Asia.

ERP Deployment and Implementation

Expanded Sheet metal fabrication, and CNC machining operations.

Key Accomplishment:

Responsible for cost savings of $550K in the year 2013.

Patented 2 new processes for new products.

Established the new manufacturing operations in Singapore.

Lean Six Sigma implementation in manufacturing.

Saint Gobain Corp. ($65B Fortune 100), O.C. California 2005-2010

(Product: Plastic Medical and Aerospace Product Division)

Global Director (Operations & Manufacturing Engineering)

Direct and manage engineering and part of operations team with 8 direct reports (810 employees) in five plants (Belgium, Brazil, China, Mexico, and U.S.)

Advisor to the president for innovation and market strategy implementations

As a six-sigma champion and certified Green Belt, managed continuous improvement related projects, and developed training programs on cellular manufacturing in 5 separate plants in U.S. and Mexico.

Introduces three new Electromechanical products in 2009 and 2010.

Consult and work with Q.A/Q.C for TPS) implementation.

Work executive management teams establish a balanced concept for operations to decide between vertical integration and outsourcing for maximum profitability.

Worked with R & D engineers and managers for DFM implementation.

ERP deployment and implementation

Key Accomplishment:

Cost savings of $425K in 2007, $520K in 2008, and $610K in 2009

Patented 3 new processes for new products.

Innovator of the year award from Saint Gobain Corp. in 2009

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

AMR (Applied Medical Resources) Corp., Orange County, Ca 2000-2005

(Products: Cardiovascular, Urology, General surgery, and some chemical products)

Manager/ Director of Operations

Directed and managed Operations with 7 direct reports (415 employees)

Managed continuous improvement projects.

Implemented demand flow and lean concept within the organization.

Worked with Q.A /Q.C department on a continuous basis to establish TPS system.

Developed training a trainer program for employees and supervisors on ISO, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Worked with R & D division on a continuous basis for new products & DFM.

Direct involvement in Shop floor layout design, JIT, Kanban implementation.

ERP Deployment and Implementation

Set up cellular manufacturing operations and improve assembly operations.

Key Accomplishment:

Up to 72% reduction in operation lead time lean supply chain implementation

35% reduction in inventory through lean implementation.

20% reduction in lead time through cellular manufacturing implementation.

42% scrap reduction through six sigma and lean implementation

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University of Phoenix, F.V., California

Master in of Science in Instrumentation Physics, University of Utah, SLC, Utah

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah

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