ROGER LAMARRE, MBA
* ****** ******, ********, ***** Island 02921 · 401-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Technical/quality, operations, sales and client focused professional. Experience and knowledge in developing, training and implementing multinational programs and product strategies. These include Risk Management & Mitigation, PFMEA’s, TIPS, RCA, VSM, GEMBA, Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Six-Sigma, Pokayoke, Kaizen, 5S Philosophies, etc., proven success in driving revenue growth and EBITDA performance. Proven track record of profitable and historical high P&L performance. Maintain the Technology Roadmap, Negotiate capital equipment procurement, Conflict Minerals Reporting, Diversified background in operations, RoHS compliance, ISO Management Systems 9001:2015, AS9100, 27001, 13485:2015, Auditing, cGMP/FDA Regulatory requirements, ITAR, IPC-610, IPC-620, JSTD-001, sales, product development, project management, engineering, quality assurance/reliability and client satisfaction. Achieved increased productivity and efficiency by utilizing high velocity techniques to proactively identify concerns before they become issues. A results-oriented business leader and tenacious problem solver who has achieved success in both operations and sales environments. An unselfish professional with exceptional verbal and written communication skills who thrives in a goal oriented, KPI data driven business model. Technical sales support for business development.
EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2018 – JULY 2019
VP OF OPERATIONS & QUALITY, Distron Corporation
Achieved profitable P&L every month
Attained record revenue generating months…Largest in company history
Lowered RMA return rates to best in class numbers for the industry…<.1%
Established highly flexible staff focused on client satisfaction and product quality
Increased productivity and efficiency for SMT and box-build operations by implementing lean manufacturing techniques
MAY 2013 – JUNE 2018
VP OF QUALITY & ENGINEERING, Distron Corporation
Implemented Aegis FLx in the manufacturing process
Built quality into the process
Authored training grant for $150K to educate employees in quality methodologies
Developed and maintained the Technology Road Map for the Organization
Negotiated equipment costs and warranties on capital equipment expenditures
Internal/External Auditing of the Quality Management Systems
Trained folks in IPC-610, IPC620 and J-STD-001
SEP 2012 – MAY 2013
TECHNICAL LIAISON, Distron Corporation
Consulted on and identified all the company’s operational deficiencies
Developed corrective action plans to address the above deficiencies
Implemented the strategies to eliminate the above deficiencies
Authored and secured $125K training grant from Mass MEP
Technical sales support to the outside business development group
OCT 2007 – SEP 2012
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, federal electronics
Developed strategic processes to enhance getting documentation to the floor in a timely fashion
Changed equipment platform to a quick-change set-up and seamless change overs
Increased operational efficiency and productivity by enhancing floor layout with lean techniques
Reduced rework costs by building quality into the processes and procedures
Train the trainer in IPC-600, IPC-610 Class I, II, & III, IPC-620, IPC-7711 & 7721, and J-STD-001
JUNE 2005 – OCT 2007
VP OF OPERATIONS, ACT-electronics
Achieved profitable P&L for Hudson Massachusetts and San Jose facilities
Set-up MES systems for both facilities to ensure on-line synergy between locations
Negotiated capital equipment requirements for all facilities
JAN 2000 – JUNE 2005
VP OF WORLDWIDE QUALITY, ACT-electronics
Responsible for the corporation quality objectives and procedures for the domestic and foreign operations multiple facilities
Mobile technical support for business development group
Resolved customer satisfaction issues with documented plans and procedural changes
Developed key metrics for all ACT operational manufacturing facilities
MAY 1993 – JAN 2000
DIRECTOR OF WORLWIDE QUALITY, G-TECH Corporation
Responsible for product quality throughout the World’s various Lottery Operations.
Increased product quality levels of gaming terminals and instant ticket dispensing terminals
Established local repair depot facilities responsible for their own product quality
Established worldwide ISO 9001 system for the whole organization
OCT 1980 – MAY 1993
OPERATIONS MANAGER, Loral Defense Industry (Formerly Honeywell Electro optics division)
Responsible for production of HgCdTe detectors for the military
Developed high vacuum technology processes to aid in the manufacturing of infrared detectors
Patented several LASER application processes for welding of detector housings to Kovar substrates creating a hermetic seal for vacuum purposes
Developed PM plans for all operations equipment involved in the manufacturing of infrared detectors
EDUCATION
JUNE 2000
MBA (ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR), Johnson & Wales University
3.8 GPA
JUNE 1997
BS INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, RHode island college
3.4 GPA
JUNE 1993
AS ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, New England Institute of technology
3.5 GPA
JUNE 1995
CERTIFICATE IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, northeastern unisversity
SEP 1980
CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRONICS (DIGITAL & ANALOG), RHode island school of electronics
3.0 GPA
SKILLS
Leadership
Advising/coaching
Technical sales support
Conflict resolution
Problem solving
Data analysis
Hands on
Trouble shooting
Collaboration
Project management
Auditing
Management Representative
FDA Audits
Capital equipment negotiation and procurement
IPC Standards
Training
Fact based decision making
Motivation
People management
Strategic thinking
Research
Observation
Flexibility
Listening
Goal/Priority setting
Client Focused
Communication
Risk Management & Mitigation
Conflict Minerals Reporting
J-STD-001
ACTIVITIES
Passion for playing my guitars, piano and synthesizers.
Volunteer services for the betterment of mankind:
oSoup kitchen assistance
oDonate meals during holiday season
oDonate clothing to the less fortunate
Mentor young adults in college interested in Manufacturing Careers.
Coaching CLCF football & baseball
Teaching values to my grandchildren to respect adults, teachers and law enforcement
References Provided Upon Request