Experience

Premier Truck Center, LLC.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

  Palmetto, Florida P&L responsibility for a growing Custom work truck / custom body startup. Responsibilities included all manufacturing functions including; raw material and parts purchasing, fabrication and weld, paint, assembly and EH&S. - Drafted new facility and production layouts and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing to take advantage of additional buildings and work spaces. - Worked closely with customers concerning design, configuration and delivery, to ensure needs were… Show more P&L responsibility for a growing Custom work truck / custom body startup. Responsibilities included all manufacturing functions including; raw material and parts purchasing, fabrication and weld, paint, assembly and EH&S. - Drafted new facility and production layouts and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing to take advantage of additional buildings and work spaces. - Worked closely with customers concerning design, configuration and delivery, to ensure needs were met or exceeded. - Established leadership structure, team and processes to support growth plan. Show less



E-ONE

• Morocco
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Vice President and General Manager

  • May 2014 - Sep 2018

  Vice President and General Manager, E-ONE, Ocala, Florida. P&L responsibility of five local and one out of state plant which included manufacturing, raw material and parts procurement, production scheduling, production, product and supplier quality, ISO compliance, inbound and outbound logistics, engineering, manufacturing engineering, customer service and EH&S departments. Frequently worked with dealers and customers to ensure exceptional customer service levels were met and exceeded… Show more Vice President and General Manager, E-ONE, Ocala, Florida. P&L responsibility of five local and one out of state plant which included manufacturing, raw material and parts procurement, production scheduling, production, product and supplier quality, ISO compliance, inbound and outbound logistics, engineering, manufacturing engineering, customer service and EH&S departments. Frequently worked with dealers and customers to ensure exceptional customer service levels were met and exceeded from design review meetings through pickup/delivery. My responsibilities at E-ONE began as Manager of the Service Center where I quickly progressed through increasing levels of responsibility, including Director of Operations and Vice President of Operations. My team and I deployed multiple game changing improvements to the manufacturing process and facility; - De-coupled dependent processes and created queues. - Put a multitude of visual indicators in place for teams to understand production targets and improve performance. - Upgraded and improved customer service department problem solving tools and methods. - Upgraded archived customer records process. - Used targeted capital investments to reduce bottlenecks, improve workflow and eliminate single points of failure and other projects not noted - feel free to ask. Show less



Pierce Manufacturing

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Bradenton, Florida Responsible for day to day manufacturing operations of multiple fire truck manufacturing lines and related departments which included body assembly, pump assembly, chassis prep, electrical prep and final assembly. Work with Industrial Engineering team to identify and address process improvement ideas, KPI definition and postings. - Reduced line stations by 6 stations to increase throughput and bolster cell activities - line balance. - Identified problem, and proposed what would… Show more Responsible for day to day manufacturing operations of multiple fire truck manufacturing lines and related departments which included body assembly, pump assembly, chassis prep, electrical prep and final assembly. Work with Industrial Engineering team to identify and address process improvement ideas, KPI definition and postings. - Reduced line stations by 6 stations to increase throughput and bolster cell activities - line balance. - Identified problem, and proposed what would become resolution, to single line concept which resulted in reset of lines and rebalance based on content. - Conducted Gemba walks weekly to review KPIs and worked and work with manufacturing teams to address any shortcomings or negative trends developing. - Participated in cross functional team to introduce new successful DX model, value brand product.

• Sales and Operations Manager, Southeast Regional Service Center

  • Jan 2003 - 2013

  Bradenton, Florida Collaborated with local and Corporate teams to establish a new business unit, team and processes to support post production fire truck modifications, refurbishment and accident repairs. I lead many workplace organization and improvement projects and implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to improve organizational efficiencies and ultimately throughput. Interacted with dealers and customers on a regular basis to ensure needs were met or exceeded and to develop growth-oriented… Show more Collaborated with local and Corporate teams to establish a new business unit, team and processes to support post production fire truck modifications, refurbishment and accident repairs. I lead many workplace organization and improvement projects and implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to improve organizational efficiencies and ultimately throughput. Interacted with dealers and customers on a regular basis to ensure needs were met or exceeded and to develop growth-oriented relationships. - Locked down with a great team for three days for a SWOT analysis and created a plan for a new process and offering at the Florida facility - the Southeast Regional Service Center. - Moved all post production modifications to Service Center to remove bottlenecks created with re-entry to line and increase level of customization available to customers. - The Southeast Service Center process became the model for other locations.

• Production Manager, Fire Line

  • Sep 1998 - Jan 2003

  Bradenton, Florida I worked with an awesome, small Engineering / Purchasing / Sales team (5 +1) to setup and run a new fire truck production line in the Bradenton facility. I was responsible for multiple manufacturing departments across the value stream which included: welding, metal finishing and paint, final assembly and customer pickup. Worked through inventory shortages, Bills of Material changes and engineering changes as needed. I implemented corrective actions as needed to improve quality, address… Show more I worked with an awesome, small Engineering / Purchasing / Sales team (5 +1) to setup and run a new fire truck production line in the Bradenton facility. I was responsible for multiple manufacturing departments across the value stream which included: welding, metal finishing and paint, final assembly and customer pickup. Worked through inventory shortages, Bills of Material changes and engineering changes as needed. I implemented corrective actions as needed to improve quality, address warranty requests and solve manufacturing problems. Developed and presented reports and monthly summaries on schedule status, labor efficiencies, safety and quality performance by manufacturing area. Developed plant wide manning requirements annually and for new product lines and developed departmental capital and expense budgets. Responsible for EH&S supervisor and all safety and environmental programs and compliance. - Pressure washed an entire building for 5 days :-) - Worked with team to setup all manufacturing processes to launch production. - Assisted with product / process / technology transfer from Appleton to Bradenton. - Achieved and exceeded production plan for multiple years. - Achieved 2 million man hours without a lost time accident.

• Facilities / Environmental Manager

  • Aug 1992 - Sep 1998

  Bradenton, Florida Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of maintenance personnel. Develop facility wide capital projects and budgets to support production and growth plans. Conduct required OSHA training: Forklift Safety, Hazard Communication, HAZWOPER, Confined Space and Respiratory Protection. Maintain, complete and submit all required environmental compliance record keeping. - Under my span of environmental compliance responsibility, we had numerous FDEP standard surprise visits and never… Show more Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of maintenance personnel. Develop facility wide capital projects and budgets to support production and growth plans. Conduct required OSHA training: Forklift Safety, Hazard Communication, HAZWOPER, Confined Space and Respiratory Protection. Maintain, complete and submit all required environmental compliance record keeping. - Under my span of environmental compliance responsibility, we had numerous FDEP standard surprise visits and never received a finding or recommendation from the FDEP. - During this same timeframe, as a team, we achieved 2 million manhours without a lost time accident.



Chris-Craft Corporation

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maintenance Supervisor, Environmental Manager

  • Jan 1988 - Aug 1992

  Bradenton, Florida Re-located manufacturing facilities from one location to another. Developed and planned equipment maintenance and service intervals at a world class boat manufacturing plant. Directed daily activities of maintenance personnel at two (production and R&D) facilities and lead plant wide facility improvement projects. Sourced all necessary parts for equipment repairs and managed all outside services and contracts for upkeep of facilities and equipment. Responsible for EH&S compliance;… Show more Re-located manufacturing facilities from one location to another. Developed and planned equipment maintenance and service intervals at a world class boat manufacturing plant. Directed daily activities of maintenance personnel at two (production and R&D) facilities and lead plant wide facility improvement projects. Sourced all necessary parts for equipment repairs and managed all outside services and contracts for upkeep of facilities and equipment. Responsible for EH&S compliance; training, record keeping and report submittals. - My team and I relocated an entire manufacturing plant's equipment, processes and personnel to another location in 28 days without disruption. - As Environmental Manager, I worked with our Environmental Engineer to achieve one of the first Title V emissions permits for a boat plant in Florida. - Completely eliminated the use of Acetone in all processes. - Requested and invested in capital which successfully boosted production in an outdated woodshop. - Conducted HMIS labelling system use and application for all Manatee County Public Works Departments. Show less