Operations Executive & PMP with proven success leading complex, multi-plant operations to financial health and sustained profitability. Leads teams to utilize tools from Lean and Quality systems to drive predictable outcomes and world-class performance. Spearheads complex strategic initiatives in Quality, Supply Chain, New Product Launch, Engineering, Finance and IT. ? LEAN MANUFACTURING: Expert Lean Leader with over ten successful Lean Management System implementations. Track record of lead-time and inventory reduction in excess of 20%. Utilizes standards and training systems to reduce onboarding duration and turnover. ? COST REDUCTION: Skilled process re-engineering leader, utilized experience in back office processes and production, leading team to identify $5.6M in strategic opportunities. Assures strategic alignment and attainment of savings goals through policy deployment tools. ? GROWTH MANAGEMENT: Led $20M Europe greenfield plant launch and grew Europe operation from $80M to $200M in 3 years. Successfully led team to implement systems and processes that supported 31% compounded annual growth rate over 3 years, while maintaining positive EBIT. Specialties: ? LEAN MANUFACTURING: Expert Lean Leader with over ten successful Lean Management System implementations. Track record of lead-time and inventory reduction in excess of 20%. Utilizes standards and training systems to reduce onboarding duration and turnover. ? COST REDUCTION: Skilled process re-engineering leader, utilized experience in back office processes and production, leading team to identify $5.6M in strategic opportunities. Assures strategic alignment and attainment of savings goals through policy deployment tools. ? GROWTH MANAGEMENT: Led $20M Europe greenfield plant launch and grew Europe operation from $80M to $200M in 3 years. Successfully led team to implement systems and processes that supported 31% compounded annual growth rate over 3 years, while maintaining positive EBIT. Specialties: Multi-Plant Operational Leadership | Operations Turnaround | Asset Utilization Lean Enterprise | New Product Launch | Automotive Supply Chain Process and Productivity improvement | Strate