Experience

Displays2go

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Fall River, Massachusetts, United States Displays2go, a subsidiary of TAKKT AG, is the leading e-commerce retailer of point-of-sale marketing displays in America. The company is known for its large selection of products designed to empower people and brands with personalized solutions.

• Director of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  Fall River, Massachusetts, United States - Developed and implemented daily metrics boards for manufacturing continuous improvement and root cause corrective action tracking. - Increased internal manufacturing capabilities to include metal fabrication and glass bonding to bring unique and custom designed display cases to life. - Implementation of generational change for internal graphics printing operations from solvent based inks to eco-friendly latex. - Simultaneously managed manufacturing operations while acting as… Show more - Developed and implemented daily metrics boards for manufacturing continuous improvement and root cause corrective action tracking. - Increased internal manufacturing capabilities to include metal fabrication and glass bonding to bring unique and custom designed display cases to life. - Implementation of generational change for internal graphics printing operations from solvent based inks to eco-friendly latex. - Simultaneously managed manufacturing operations while acting as Facilities and Maintenance Manager and Safety Manager.



Materion Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inlay Production Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2021

  Lincoln, RI  Direct 3 shift supervisors in all aspects. Standardizing supervisory processes and procedures previously disjointed.  Champion of safety culture change for injury reduction using SafeStart(R) principles.  Initiated Lean journey and drive continuous improvements.  Project management focus on process implementations and ramp up for new product line that brought $10M in value added sales during 2020 pandemic, in a job shop environment.



Benskin & Hott Talent Partners

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Remote Consultant for R and F Products, a division of Laird -  Implemented change management plans between manufacturing plants in MA, CA, and Mexico, including transfer of equipment and technical systems integration for process continuity affecting $10M in medical, military, and automotive supply chains.  Conducted customer process audits while managing timelines with expected delays linked to CA permitting requirements.



Laird Connectivity

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site General Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2016

  Randolph - Led organizational and operational shift from internal systems On Time to Promise focus to customer-centered On Time to Request focus, which increased OTR from ~76% to 95% by implementing ERP system tools, visual aids, and cascading team goals. - Promoted quality assurance throughout the organization by delegating quality testing responsibility to manufacturing operators for their own products, with an emphasis on pride in workmanship, which decreased internal and external defective rates… Show more - Led organizational and operational shift from internal systems On Time to Promise focus to customer-centered On Time to Request focus, which increased OTR from ~76% to 95% by implementing ERP system tools, visual aids, and cascading team goals. - Promoted quality assurance throughout the organization by delegating quality testing responsibility to manufacturing operators for their own products, with an emphasis on pride in workmanship, which decreased internal and external defective rates to <250 PPM. - Rocketed inventory turns from 0.9 to 8.9 turns in three years to free up cash by implemented and incentivized Kanban system usage for raw materials, minimizing A items including silver commodities valued at $5ooK/receipt, and initiated production based sales efforts to sell stagnant materials - Attracted and developed talented and diverse employees through SMART objectives, thoughtful career discussions, and motivating opportunities within an empowering and safe environment without onsite HR presence. Experience includes : Site Operations for Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance P&L Responsibility and CapEx approvals Lean trainer for all functions Global bench marking (US, China, and Europe) ERP implementation Manufacturing relocation and site closure Show less



Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2012 - Apr 2013

  Randolph - Site Operations Management of high mix - low volume manufacturing. - Led integration management efforts of software systems, ISO 9001 policies, and culture of a <50 person manufacturing site under new ownership operating a metrics driven, matrix organizational structure. - Coordinated site operations to enhance performance, productivity, and profitability per new global metrics by initiated Lean journey by training all functions to global Lean programs and implemented site specific 2… Show more - Site Operations Management of high mix - low volume manufacturing. - Led integration management efforts of software systems, ISO 9001 policies, and culture of a <50 person manufacturing site under new ownership operating a metrics driven, matrix organizational structure. - Coordinated site operations to enhance performance, productivity, and profitability per new global metrics by initiated Lean journey by training all functions to global Lean programs and implemented site specific 2 Second Improvements, 8 waste reductions, 5S + Safety, Job Hazard Analysis, Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance, Visual Management, SOP, Flow, and Plan-Do-Check-Act. - Increased inventory turns from 0.9 to 8 turns.

• Production Supervisor

  • Sep 2005 - May 2012

  Randolph - Saved $600K annually in scrap by implementing new mixing and dispensing equipment to automate process with minimal waste edges, as well as investigated all manufacturing capital investments, including install and start-up, and confirmed ROI accuracy. - Led production operators, shipping employees, and maintenance department including all HR functions of recruiting, hiring, performance, conflict management, and termination. - Coordinated EH&S responsibilities included maintaining and… Show more - Saved $600K annually in scrap by implementing new mixing and dispensing equipment to automate process with minimal waste edges, as well as investigated all manufacturing capital investments, including install and start-up, and confirmed ROI accuracy. - Led production operators, shipping employees, and maintenance department including all HR functions of recruiting, hiring, performance, conflict management, and termination. - Coordinated EH&S responsibilities included maintaining and training to all safety programs, OSHA 29 CFR air-purifying respirator compliance, 49 CFR transporting hazardous materials and IATA, emergency coordinator, and waste management functions. - Conducted all system functions and communications for scheduling and lead time reductions based on process improvement projects.