Career Summary

GENERAL/MANUFACTURING/ENGINEERING/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT with substantial experience in the development and cost-effective management of state-of-the-art, technologically advanced manufacturing operations. Delivered strong and sustainable gains through expertise in reducing design and manufacturing costs, increasing sales and improving bottom line profits. Outstanding executive management with an excellent portfolio charting 20 plus years of accomplishment at the highest levels of manufacturing organizations. Qualifications include:

* Multisite international business experience (Mexico, France, Germany and Austria).

* Full P&L experience with manufacturing organizations as large as $180M and 1,100 employees.

* Acquisition analysis and the due diligence process.

* Restructuring and consolidating manufacturing operations providing millions in cost reductions.

* Developing and managing multimillion-dollar operating budgets, capital budgets and projects.

* Authoring and implementing innovative ERP systems with integrated demand flow algorithms, a supply chain expert. Author of a world-class inventory management software “Lean Dynamic Kanban” (LDK). I have implemented and operated SAP, Syteline, M2M, BPCS, WDS and Data3.

* Initiating and leading MIS solutions in customer service, production planning, project management and training.

* Authored and implemented a fast-track R&D system reducing time to market by 50 percent.

* Establishing plant operations in Mexico, China and India providing significant cost reductions.

* Increasing sales through aggressive new product launches and strong partnerships with large key accounts.

* Spearheading Lean transformations as a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt.

* Implementing world-class quality systems (Mil-Q-9858, ISO-9001, API Q1 and API 6A) in less than industry standard time.

* Reducing OSHA incidence rate with novel safety programs and relentless communications.

* Competence in injection molding (plastics), polymer pultrusion, injection molding (rubber), forging, stamping, machining, welding, galvanizing, electroplating, robotics, circuit assembly (through hole and SMT), ferrous and nonferrous foundries, CNC machining, RAM and wire EDM.

* Experience in automotive, steel, public utilities, hardware, commercial electronics, military electronics, oil and gas, food markets.

* Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, MRP/ERP, Lean 6 Sigma, Project Management and Agile Methodology.

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Military Service

United States Marine - Received several commendations for outstanding performance

Summary of Qualifications

A relentless and results-driven management professional with exceptional leadership and communication skills and an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:

Business Analysis

Supply Chain Development

Project Mgt/Agile

Strategic Planning

Staff Management

Process Improvement

Lean 6 Sigma

Fiscal Analysis

Technology Solutions

Demonstrated ability to streamline operations to increase productivity and company profit.

Solid track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals by way of supply chain performance, operational efficiency and strong technical skills to promote sales and growth.

Excellent qualifications in strategic planning with comprehensive knowledge of management, organizational development and team building.

Professional Experience

5M Enterprises, LLC – Smithfield, NC 2020 - Present

President / Owner

Provided business and manufacturing solutions to fortune 500 organizations in aerospace, energy oil/gas and food industries. Specializing in acquisitions, restructuring, turn around, quality systems, supply chain optimization, compliance, Lean 6 Sigma transformations, R&D initiatives (Warp R&D), Total Productive Maintenance. Authored, marketed and implemented a digital Kanban system (Lean Dynamic Kanban).

Butterball, LLC – Garner, NC 2016 - 2020

Corporate Director of Lean Six Sigma

Recruited by a world leader in the food industry involved in protein production with six manufacturing locations around the US with 5,500 employees producing $2.0B in sales.

Developed and implemented a world class master scheduling algorithm thereby increasing on time deliveries from 83% to 98% in three months.

Managed the transfer and production of product from one facility to multiple facilities allowing the closure of one facility generating a $12M savings.

Implemented a Lean transformation program involving the training of 105 Green Belts across the company.

Generated $4.2M in savings in 2018, $5.5M in 2019 and $9.2M planned for 2020 across 6 manufacturing locations and the corporate office.

Developed a multiuser database for managing all projects across all six manufacturing locations.

Chaired the design, development and implementation, utilizing Agile Methodology, of a productivity tracker capturing personnel efficiency, line efficiency, setup time, change over time, tear down time and down time. Generated $500K in savings at the first site implementation.

FMC Technologies – Houston, TX 2012 - 2016

Global Engineering Specialist / Chief Engineer (SME)

Recruited by a world leader in the design and manufacturing of subsea and surface products for the oil and gas industry with $6BM in sales and 18,000 employees with locations around the world.

Implemented and streamlined the process for obtaining third party design certifications through ABS, CRN, DNV, BV and GOST. Trained engineering and quality teams on PED, ATEX and IEC. Submitted over 110 designs for review by DNV and ABS in 2014 with 100% acceptance the first time.

Chaired multimillion dollar recalls and assured that all safety, quality, technical, legal, financial, logistical and training issues were addressed.

Developed new markets in Canada and Russia by obtaining first time regional design certifications.

Represented FMC as an officer of the company when reviewing and approving complex domestic and international contracts with statutory requirements.

Spearheaded the implementation of API Q1 and 6A for the first time in the Fluid Control division resulting in $6M in increased sales. Represented FMC during major audits to ISO-9001, API and PED and major customer audits by Shell, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes and Halliburton.

Doubled throughput in the Global Test Lab in the Subsea division. Started with a Lean Manufacturing initiative (5S) to organize the warehouse then the implementation of automated storage and retrieval systems then Wi-Fi tablets computers for instant inventory transactions.

Developed and implemented a global rapid R&D system for the North American Technology Center. “Warp R&D” resulted in a fifty percent reduction in time to market.

team oil tools, llc – Tulsa, OK 2011 - 2012

General Manager

Recruited by a world leader in the design and manufacturing of completion tools for the oil and gas industry with $60M in sales and 200 employees with locations across the United States.

This was a complete turnaround challenge with the physical relocation of the business and staffing of Purchasing, Planning, Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering Departments. This also involved startup and evolution of the supply chain by sourcing of steel products through domestic distributors then domestic mil runs finally to mill runs out of China resulting in a 75% reduction in material costs.

Restructured and remodeled office areas utilizing classical industrial engineering practices keeping high interaction functions (Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing Supervision) in close proximity.

Developed and implemented industrial engineering strategies to optimize material handling (reducing distance traveled) and operator efficiency (one man, two machines).

Increased sales from $500K to $4M per month with the implementation Syteline and a unique master scheduling algorithm to bolster supply chain performance.

Implemented ISO-9001 in three months, start to finish. Lead the correction of many designs not in compliance with industry standards for minimum strength.

oceaneering international, llc – Houston, TX 2009 - 2011

Corporate Planning Manager (SME)

Recruited by a world leader in the design and manufacturing of subsea oil field equipment with $2B in sales and 3,000 employees with locations around the world.

This challenge was a supply chain and MRP utilization improvement.

Trained Planning and Purchasing on the proper use of Oracle.

Discovered and corrected a flaw in Oracle’s algorithm for generating supply requirements.

Restructured Purchasing from a project focus to a commodity focus thereby improving PO placement timing and the elimination of multiple buyers contacting the same supplier and competing for priorities.

Developed project management tools to improve on time deliveries and status updates to the customer.

Ametek / Chandler Engineering – Tulsa, OK 2007 - 2009

Global Director of Operations

Recruited by a world leader in the design and manufacturing of oil and gas instrumentation with $80M in sales and locations in US, UK and Austria.

Implemented several lean manufacturing initiatives resulting in inventory turns increasing from 3 to 7.

Reduced past due orders from $3.5M to $100K and reduced aged past due from 3 years to 30 days with the implementation of an innovative master scheduling algorithm to improve supply chain performance.

Increases productivity by 30% in six months with this same algorithm coupled with several Lean Manufacturing initiatives stemming from kaizen events.

Initiated and negotiated blanket agreements with key suppliers resulting in reduced costs, reduced inventory and shorter lead times.

LaBarge Inc. – St. Louis, Missouri 2005 - 2007

Corporate Director of Operations

Recruited by a leader in contract manufacturing with $234M in sales across six locations with 1200 employees. Developed several strategic initiatives resulting in,

Increased sales by 25% and gross profits by 22% in one year with a corporate wide training and standardization initiative on MRP best practices to improve supply chain performance.

Reduced past due customer orders from $4M to $41K in less than one year with focus brought to production planning and sequencing in manufacturing.

Increases productivity by 77% with Lean Manufacturing (5S projects and Kaizan events).

Increased inventory turns from 3 to 6 with world class purchasing strategies to enhance supply chain timing.

Entrepreneur / Executive Consultant 2002 - 2005

Provided business and manufacturing solutions to fortune 500 organizations in defense, hardware, utility and oil and gas industries.

Independently designed, developed, marketed and implemented demand flow software with Toyota Production System (Lean Manufacturing) algorithms for major manufacturing organizations and ERP software developers.

Developed and refined “For Sale” strategies for major manufacturing organizations.

Spearheaded world-class manufacturing techniques involving lean manufacturing, Toyota manufacturing systems, Kaizen, 5S, Kan Ban and ISO-9001. Reduced operating costs by $2.4M in two weeks.

At a major weapons manufacturer, rationalized strategic plans and engineering/capital projects reducing expenditures by $4M in four months.

Roper Industries/Petroleum Analyzer Company – Houston, Texas 2000 - 2002

Vice President General Manager, Petroleum Analyzer Company

Recruited by a global leader of analytical test equipment for the petroleum industry to provide strategic direction for operations in France, Germany and throughout the United States.

Developed and implemented a two-year restructure plan increasing OP by $6M and reduced inv. by $3M.

Led training on lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques to senior management and implemented Kaizen and cellular manufacturing techniques throughout all manufacturing locations.

Consolidated five manufacturing locations into one while increasing output.

Implemented new ERP systems at two locations with integrated demand flow algorithms eliminating late deliveries utilizing Toyota production systems resulting in a world-class supply chain.

Eliminated non-core product offerings that increased output and capacity for profitable products.

Hubbell, Incorporated/AB Chance Company – Centralia, Missouri 1998 - 2000

Director of Operations/General Manager

Promoted to oversee operations of three plants employing 1,100 union members that manufactures hardware, switchgear, anchors and tools for the utility market. Core competencies include stamping, forging, welding, plating, machining and polymer pultrusions.

Increased sales from $150 million to $180 million within two years through aggressive new product launches and strong partnerships with multiple large key accounts.

Redesigned supply chain operations using Kaizen and Kan-Ban systems, increasing efficiency and reducing inventory by 30%.

Established plant operations in Mexico, transferring a high volume competitive product production that increased output of product by 40%.

Hubbell, Incorporated/AB Chance Company – Centralia, Missouri 1995 - 1998

Plant Manager

Recruited by a previous employer to manage plant operations, including finance and budget accountability, safety and environmental concerns, quality control, production planning and productivity and employee management.

Redesigned process improvements and oversaw capital investments that grew on-time deliveries from 55% to 95%. Reduced OSHA reports by 30% after implementation of safety program.

Restructured organization that reduced 10% of salaried employees contributing significant cost savings.

Successfully directed organization operating at a 25% to 30% negative variance to a 5% to 7% positive operating variance.

Hubbell, Incorporated/Ohio Brass Company – Aiken, South Carolina 1992 - 1995

Engineering Manager

Recruited by manufacturer of high quality insulators and arresters for high voltage applications with sales of $65 million to join five-person senior management team. Scope of responsibility included quality assurance, process engineering, new product development and oversight of a $6.2 million capital plan.

Appointed to corporate acquisition team.

Implemented ISO-9001 across two plants and achieved registration within eight months.

Developed new product launch procedure that consisted of design reviews and simultaneous engineering, increasing accuracy of design and reducing time to market by 40%.

GTE Circuit Assembly Operation – Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1990 - 1992

Program Manager

Rapidly promoted through positions of increasing responsibility by large manufacturer that supplies high quality circuit assemblies to the defense industry to provide overall project management and management of a staff of 60.

GTE Circuit Assembly Operation – Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1987 - 1990

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Advanced to assist with capital planning and process development. Utilized industrial engineering techniques to layout the plant into cellular manufacturing.

GTE Circuit Assembly Operation – Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1985 - 1987

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Selected to coordinate efforts with the United States Navy on quality issues and manage the Standard Electric Module Qualification Program. Conducted extensive design experiments for wave solder operations that reduced solder defects by 22%. Spearheaded implementation of statistical process control throughout the facility.

Education

University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Military Service

United States Marine Corps – A6 Plane Captain

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