Experience

Fresh
• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Of Manufacturing

  • Nov 2021 - Present


Kinship

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Operations

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2021

  Ownership of manufacturing operations for two business units including off-shore contract manufacturing, global third-party logistics, ERP management, supply planning, sourcing, and various assorted processes and tools. Responded quickly to reassess the manufacturing strategy in light of changing global dynamics and pivoted manufacturing strategy to minimize landed costs and transitioned manufacturing from China and brought up two Malaysian CM’s simultaneously while working to localize the… Show more Ownership of manufacturing operations for two business units including off-shore contract manufacturing, global third-party logistics, ERP management, supply planning, sourcing, and various assorted processes and tools. Responded quickly to reassess the manufacturing strategy in light of changing global dynamics and pivoted manufacturing strategy to minimize landed costs and transitioned manufacturing from China and brought up two Malaysian CM’s simultaneously while working to localize the supply chain. Show less Ownership of manufacturing operations for two business units including off-shore contract manufacturing, global third-party logistics, ERP management, supply planning, sourcing, and various assorted processes and tools. Responded quickly to reassess the manufacturing strategy in light of changing global dynamics and pivoted manufacturing strategy to minimize landed costs and transitioned manufacturing from China and brought up two Malaysian CM’s simultaneously while working to localize the… Show more Ownership of manufacturing operations for two business units including off-shore contract manufacturing, global third-party logistics, ERP management, supply planning, sourcing, and various assorted processes and tools. Responded quickly to reassess the manufacturing strategy in light of changing global dynamics and pivoted manufacturing strategy to minimize landed costs and transitioned manufacturing from China and brought up two Malaysian CM’s simultaneously while working to localize the supply chain. Show less



Matterport

• United States
• Software Development
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Supply Chain

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Worked with domestic and off-shore vendors to support a very steep new product introduction ramp, working to address shortages within lead-times and eliminate previously regular stock-outs. Supported in-house manufacturing activities; establishing material replenishment, warehouse management, and supply planning tools. Developed strategy around outsourcing value-add activities in support of and working with captive manufacturing. Worked with domestic and off-shore vendors to support a very steep new product introduction ramp, working to address shortages within lead-times and eliminate previously regular stock-outs. Supported in-house manufacturing activities; establishing material replenishment, warehouse management, and supply planning tools. Developed strategy around outsourcing value-add activities in support of and working with captive manufacturing.



Riverwood Solutions Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Business Development

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  I work with companies to help them realize their product goals; from sourcing of custom components, to selecting a manufacturing partner, to being an ongoing virtual Operations team. Responsibilities include sales, business development, marketing, and public relations.

• Director, Recruiting

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

• Director, Operations

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2015

  Utilizing my strong background in operations and manufacturing, I work with companies that need help in getting started and/or growing. I work with companies to select, develop, and manage domestic and international manufacturing partners and supply chains as well as establishing operating indicators, managing budgets, and developing long-term manufacturing plans. I assist and guide customers in selecting manufacturing partners and strategies and helping to take ideas from design stages… Show more Utilizing my strong background in operations and manufacturing, I work with companies that need help in getting started and/or growing. I work with companies to select, develop, and manage domestic and international manufacturing partners and supply chains as well as establishing operating indicators, managing budgets, and developing long-term manufacturing plans. I assist and guide customers in selecting manufacturing partners and strategies and helping to take ideas from design stages though to manufacturing as well as optimization of existing implementations.



Switch Lighting

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

• Sr. Program Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  As part of Riverwood Solutions, I worked on the selection of an off-shore manufacturing partner, development of SIOP, program management of product development, vendor management, and hands-on product development. As part of Riverwood Solutions, I worked on the selection of an off-shore manufacturing partner, development of SIOP, program management of product development, vendor management, and hands-on product development.



Tesla Motors

• Ecuador
• Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Operations Manager, Powertrain Manufacturing

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2011

  Establishment, growth, and operation of facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area for the manufacturing of Tesla's powertrain components (battery packs, motors, gearboxes, charging systems). Established hiring and management processes, key operating indicators, material handling processes, and built a highly responsive management team. Establishment, growth, and operation of facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area for the manufacturing of Tesla's powertrain components (battery packs, motors, gearboxes, charging systems). Established hiring and management processes, key operating indicators, material handling processes, and built a highly responsive management team.



NHT

• Consumer Electronics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Operations

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Responsible for a variety of roles as is typical in a small company, including purchasing, planning, forecasting, management of off-shore contract manufacturing, international logistics, and warehousing. Responsible for a variety of roles as is typical in a small company, including purchasing, planning, forecasting, management of off-shore contract manufacturing, international logistics, and warehousing.



PowerFile

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Program Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2006

  Managed EMS relationship in China; established and maintained delivery plans. Worked closely with Design Engineering on new product introduction. Managed relationship with with ODM equipment suppliers. Business Manager for OEM accounts purchasing proprietary equipment. Managed EMS relationship in China; established and maintained delivery plans. Worked closely with Design Engineering on new product introduction. Managed relationship with with ODM equipment suppliers. Business Manager for OEM accounts purchasing proprietary equipment.



Flextronics

• United States

• Sr. Program Manager

  • May 2000 - Jul 2005

  Program/Project Management: Management of multiple projects simultaneously and facilitation of various cross-functional teams internally and externally. Successful in a very dynamic, frequently ambiguous, complex and evolving environment. Identification of risks, development of contingency plans, driving influence of process enhancements and improvements. Proven performance in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuing production program management roles. Strong ability to develop and… Show more Program/Project Management: Management of multiple projects simultaneously and facilitation of various cross-functional teams internally and externally. Successful in a very dynamic, frequently ambiguous, complex and evolving environment. Identification of risks, development of contingency plans, driving influence of process enhancements and improvements. Proven performance in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuing production program management roles. Strong ability to develop and grow relationships at all levels of both the customer and internal organizations. Experience working in a global organization with wide ranging global customers. Manufacturing experience in low to high volume production environments with direct training and supervision of technicians, new product introduction, work-cell design, and process implementation and improvement. Worked in and across divisions focused on photonics, reverse logistics, ODM, and electronics.

• Sr. Process Engineer

  • Jan 1998 - May 2000

  Responsible for managing and growing 'box build' capability for very large OEM customer. Worked on establishing capabilities including equipment selection, layouts, process flow, and staff training in new facility. Worked transfer of product lines to several facilities and well and managing several new product introductions.



Anodizers, Inc.

• United States

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • 1995 - 1997

  Daily technical assistance to processing technicians. Designs of tooling and processes to increase quality, reduce cost, and minimize loss. Project manager on a long-term account with a large manufacturer of laboratory systems.Job planning and routing per process and customer requirements as well as special considerations including maximization of available resources.Production scheduling over 5 shifts, 7 days per week to optimize throughput. Daily technical assistance to processing technicians. Designs of tooling and processes to increase quality, reduce cost, and minimize loss. Project manager on a long-term account with a large manufacturer of laboratory systems.Job planning and routing per process and customer requirements as well as special considerations including maximization of available resources.Production scheduling over 5 shifts, 7 days per week to optimize throughput.



NASA

• India
• Professional Services

• Engineer

  • 1993 - 1994

  Team member on both the Optical Air Data System (OADS) and F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV). Development of new mathematical models applied to existing flight simulation software and data analysis programs as well as extensive computer programming and modeling. Team member on both the Optical Air Data System (OADS) and F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle (HARV). Development of new mathematical models applied to existing flight simulation software and data analysis programs as well as extensive computer programming and modeling.