Experience

Peak Toolworks

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  North America's largest manufacturer of engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools. 12 service centers and manufacturing locations throughout the US and Canada providing engineered cutting solutions and resources to a number of markets. North America's largest manufacturer of engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools. 12 service centers and manufacturing locations throughout the US and Canada providing engineered cutting solutions and resources to a number of markets.



Dura-Line

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Manufacturing Operations

  • May 2016 - Sep 2018

  - Responsible for 6 US manufacturing plant locations, delivering results against KPI targets, managing return on invested capital, resource development, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction levels and achieve business objectives

• Director of Supply Chain Management

  • Mar 2011 - May 2016

  - Managed a centralized procurement team, conducted successful RFP’s, coordinated synergy savings initiatives across US sister companies, and developed ongoing processes to manage inventories and achieve annual business targets- Operations SME and Go-Live co-director for successful 10-month SAP-ECC 6.0 implementation across 11 manufacturing sites, 1 DC, and corporate office, including a fully integrated SAP-MII shop floor data collection system

• Vice President - Lean Manufacturing / Quality

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

  - Studied under a GE Lean Sensei and led various Kaizen events in 5 manufacturing locations and corporate office. Published quarterly newsletters highlighting team successes and trained Lean Champions to conduct additional events. - Assigned Product Manager responsibilities for conduit accessories product line and led a global sales and operations team from US, India, Czech Republic and Mexico to increase global sales- Operations SME for ERP system integration of 2 manufacturing sites and a distribution center after private equity acquisition of a competitor Show less

• Vice President of Manufacturing-US Operations

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2009

  - Led integration of manufacturing operations and synergy savings in 6 US manufacturing plants after private equity acquired top two conduit manufacturers in market- Managed ERP implementation in new consolidated corporate office and 3 manufacturing plants, including a shop floor data collection system to manage inventories and plant performance real-time

• Manufacturing Operations Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Apr 2007

  - Responsible for plant operations across 3 US manufacturing locations during a significant growth period, ensured the safe operations of equipment and processes, supported commercial operations with customer visits and managed capacity expansion projects to meet customer expectations

• Plant Manager

  • Apr 2000 - Oct 2004

  - Managed single site operations having both a continuous and discrete manufacturing process running 24/7/365- Responsible for the installation and commissioning of new production equipment and the launch of a new product line to support growing market demand

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • May 1997 - Apr 2000

  - Developed and implemented a Microsoft Access non-conformance tracking database, organized and led monthly operator training sessions and initiated a Certified Operator Program to manage and improve manufacturing operations- Operations SME for the development and implementation of new ERP system before Y2K



Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Mar 1995 - May 1997

  Worldwide manufacturer of silicone products supplying premium engineered compounds into automotive, aerospace, electronics and healthcare - Developed and maintained ISO/QS-9000 Quality Management System and UL Listings - Project Leader for Continuous Improvement and Cross-functional Communication Teams Worldwide manufacturer of silicone products supplying premium engineered compounds into automotive, aerospace, electronics and healthcare - Developed and maintained ISO/QS-9000 Quality Management System and UL Listings - Project Leader for Continuous Improvement and Cross-functional Communication Teams



Atotech an MKS Brand

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemist

  • Jan 1994 - Mar 1995

  Global manufacturing leader in plating chemicals, equipment and analytical support systems for printed circuit boards, semiconductors and decorative and functional surface finishing - Conducted analytical lab evaluations on electroplating solutions and provided field service engineering support for Midwest Regional Sales Managers, including developing new customers Global manufacturing leader in plating chemicals, equipment and analytical support systems for printed circuit boards, semiconductors and decorative and functional surface finishing - Conducted analytical lab evaluations on electroplating solutions and provided field service engineering support for Midwest Regional Sales Managers, including developing new customers



Lucas Aerospace International

• Denmark
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Sep 1993 - Jan 1994

  International aerospace and defense equipment manufacturer of power generation units (AC/DC) for civil and military aircraft and actuation components for missile defense systems- Developed and implemented Quality Operating Procedures and Certified Operator Programs

• Materials Laboratory Supervisor

  • Oct 1992 - Sep 1993

  - Supervised staff of 5 technicians and performed QA audits on independent test labs and suppliers to assure conformance with Military and Federal Specifications

• Chemist

  • Jun 1988 - Oct 1992

  - Materials laboratory analytical chemist supporting manufacturing operations, receiving inspection and field failure analysis on returned units- Conducted chemical and metallurgical material evaluations using MPI/FPI-NDT processes, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)