Operation, Engineering and Quality Profesional

PERSONAL PROFILE

An innovative problem-solver who seeks reduction at source solutions, as an alternative to end-of-pipe remediation. Insightful, “Out-of-the Box” thinker able to effectively meld environmental responsibility with bottom line cost savings. Superior time management skills; proven ability to execute successful initiatives and direct multiple projects simultaneously.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Various Welding Certifications held to include ASW D1.1 Structural Welding

Nondestructive testing Certification Held ASNT Level III Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual Inspection

Institute of Management Education, Inc., ISO 9000:2000 Calibration and Lead Auditor Course

Solid Vision, Solidworks Advanced Parts & Assembly Modeling

MACDAC Engineering, Inc., Mastercam Mill 2D

J-E-T-S Inc., NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training ANSI N45.2.12 and ANSI N45.2.23 Requirements

Nuclear Commercial Grade Survey Training

SAI Global, RABQSA Certified AS9100 Standard Lead Auditor Training Certificate No. 78304

Lean Six Sigma, 5S

POLICE TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Completed the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (M.P.T.C.) 312-Hour Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy 2015. Graduated from the Boylston Police Academy March 11, 2015.

Prior certifications held, American Heart Association (AHA) Health-Care Provider C.P.R. / A.E.D.

Certified in Emergency First Responder In compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 201

Current Massachusetts Firearms License to Carry- Class A Large Capacity

Date of Issue: April 27, 2020, Renewal Date: April 24, 2026

Certificate - Incident command System ICS-100 IS-00100.b

Certificate - National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700a

Certificate - MPTC 20-Hour Reserve Firearms Training Course. Certificate No. R120415-010

Completion Date: April 18, 2015

Certificate - 8-Hour Massachusetts Law Enforcement Firearms

Advanced Handgun Course. Certificate No AH0415-002.

Completion Date: May 9, 2015

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

ENGINEERING

MANAGEMENT

LEAN MFG.

OPERATIONS

SUPPLY CHAIN

* Manufacturing

* Program/Project

* CI Training

* ISO9001/AS9100

* FARS/DFARS

* Process

* International

* Kanban

* Military

* Suppler Qual.

* New Product Dev.

* Customer Service

* Kaizen, 5S

* Power Generation

* MRP/ERP

* Solidworks

* Change/Culture

* 6 Sigma, DMAIC

* Aerospace

* Audits

* AutoCAD

* Field Service

* DOE, Poke Yoke

* IT Software/Equip.

* Contract Terms

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Improved productivity by 15% and produced a cost savings of up to $100,000 annually while realizing a 5% labor savings of $60,000 annually by developing an effective fabrication/assembly scheduling process

Consistently achieved a labor productivity improvement goal of 2% year over year

Reduced inventory by $1.1 million by leading an inventory reduction team

Established an engineering standard for creating bill of materials and job order routings, within a buy and stock environment

Set production control plan, for calculated job order release, to include subcontract activities

Created part master identification system for engineering document

Created an ECO process for updating part master records within the MRP/ERP system to ensure correct revision of the part is procured

Created process for transitioning all legacy drawing to the current Solidworks drafting platform.

Led two successful ERP Implementation, M2M and Epicor 9

EXPERIENCE

November 2023 – Present, Quality/Engineering Manager, Hudson Lock, LLC, Hudson, MA

Reports directly to the President/CEO supporting business goals and objectives.

November 2022 – November 2023 General Manager, Phillips Precision, Boylston MA

Reported directly to the Owner(s), managed over 20 employees in a multi business facility with multiple product offerings.

Product lines include:

Inspection Arsenal

Laser Arsenal

General contract machining

November 2019 – November 2022 Chief Operations Officer Hudson Lock, LLC, Hudson, MA

Reported directly to the President /CEO, supporting Business goals and objectives.

Make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals

Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress

Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback

Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements

Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation

Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction

Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability

Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation

Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors

Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics

Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations

July 2015 – July 2020 Reserve Police Officer, Patrolman, Oakham MA

Patrolled assigned areas to maintain order, prevent illegal activity, enforce laws, and protect the community and citizens

June 2016 – November 2018 Manufacturing Engineer, Kadant Solutions Division, Auburn MA

Reported directly to the Manufacturing Manager, supporting continuous improvement activities.

Established standard procedures for current manufacturing activities

Reviewed current processes and improve efficiency

Created tool & fixture design concepts while maintaining close feedback with shop personnel, and management

Troubleshot manufacturing issues and implement CI methods

Jan. 2016 – June 2016 General Manager, Sadlak Manufacturing LLC Coventry CT

Reported directly to the Owner, managed over 30 employees in a multi business unit facility with multiple product offerings. Product lines included rifle accessories, archery targets, valves for glass industry, and parts serving the medical industry.

Business Units:

Sadlak Industries Firearm Parts (Sadlak Products and Contract Firearm Parts)

SGA Air Valve Products

Oncore Archery Targets

Sept. 2015 – Jan. 2016 Production and Scheduling Supervisor, EDCO Engineering Inc., Newington CT

Reported directly to the General Manager, responsible for the supervision of production and production control activities,

in effort to meet and exceed customer requirements.

Established production schedules to meet customer due dates and optimize process efficiency

Improved and maintained the MRP database

Implemented lean pull systems

Monitored and maintained proper inventory levels

Worked directly with production and engineering departments to schedule jobs on the factory floor to ensure schedule attainment

Prioritized and expedited production of jobs throughout departments

Responded to production problems (machining and/or quality) when they arose and assisted in the correction and

prevention of repetitive issues

Sept. 2014 – June 2015 Director of Quality, Cunningham & Associates, Clinton MA

Reported directly to the Vice President of Operations, responsible for assisting the VP of Operations, oversaw the project management team, and direct client support.

Consulted with C & A clients in the implementation of Quality programs i.e. ISO9001: 2008, AS9100

Provided client support in the development of Business Management, Key performance indicator reports (KPI’s)

Assisted clients in the development of best manufacturing practices for their operations

Developed processes standards and procedures for implementation of MRP, and ERP platforms

May 2013 – June 2014 Director of Quality, Consolidated Fabricators, Auburn MA

Reported directly to the Vice President, General Manager, responsible for the Quality Management System for a multi-site fabrication facility servicing the power generation market.

Developed a documented quality management system to meet company standards, goals and objectives

Managed the quality assurance staff, which included selection, development and evaluation of the staff

Directed and supported the company’s ISO Management Representative

Developed systems and audit processes to monitor implemented standards for the organization

Interfaced with external customers to assure the quality standards established for the project were properly implemented and understood

Chaired the Materials Review Board and associated activities

Feb. 2010 - May 2013 Plant Manager, Consolidated Fabricators, Auburn MA

Reported directly to the General Manager, managed the daily planning and direction with seven direct reports.

Facilitated weekly meetings related to current and new product development, finance, and inventory

Discussed and resolved issues immediately or tracked future problem resolution

Monitored sales trends and adjusted labor accordingly

Enforced all lean manufacturing processes, principals, maintenance, quality, and safety issues

June 2008 - Feb. 2010 Engineering/Materials Manager, Consolidated Fabricators, Auburn MA

Reported directly to the General Manager, managed all operational activities in the Engineering/Purchasing departments.

Planned and developed systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department.

Supervised the engineering staff

Managed project schedule execution

Played a direct role in the design and manufacturing related issues

Maintained departmental yearly budget

Planned, organized and controlled the materials system of the facility to meet customer order requirements

Directed activities of subordinates engaged in the purchasing of materials, storage, demand analysis, inventory control, and shipping and receiving activities

Assumed overall responsibility for the proper sourcing and procurement of materials, supplies and services

Engaged in the more sensitive negotiations for critical and high value items. Controlled, measured and regulated efficient inventory levels of materials, commodities and purchased components in support of manufacturing operations

Ensured efficient work center loads, routings, lead times and material availability to meet customer order requirements. Was responsible for development, recommendation and implementation for improvements and changes to materials management reporting systems

Aug. 2005-June 2008 Project Engineer, Fabrico, Oxford MA

Reported directly to the Engineering Manager, principal customer contact for all quotations and scheduling needs and was responsible for the overall project.

Ensured all customers’ contract requirements were met

Performed all engineering functions including, creating and maintaining bills of materials and methods, manufacturing and quality plans and detailed shop drawing

Was responsible for programming of 2D, 3D machining, water jet, laser, horizontal and vertical machining centers via Mastercam, Sigma nest, and Cadman

Nondestructive Testing Level III

SAI Global, RABQSA Certified AS9100 Standard Lead Auditor

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