Production Plant Manager

• Aug 2019 - Present

Manage all aspects of production and related corresponding manufacturing and assembly activities. Manage all aspects of production and related corresponding manufacturing and assembly activities.

Founder | Manufacturing Operations Plant Manager

• 2016 - Present

Attending networking events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry DiscussionsOptimizing Operations using TOC and Lean Six SigmaCertifying to Black Belt Attending networking events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry DiscussionsOptimizing Operations using TOC and Lean Six SigmaCertifying to Black Belt

Operational & Quality OpEx Manager at ABB

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

ABB eliminated the Corporate Continuous Improvement department out of Memphis in June 2019.Collaboratively lead cross-functional business partners. Effectively analyze, propose, lead and implement actions to improve specific safety, operating efficiency, quality and productivity issues within a designated group of factories.Perform assessments to establish maturity levels and identify gaps in operational processes in order to recommend improvement programs that will strengthen the operational results of a business.Leads multi-functional, HUB improvement projects to analyze problems, identify best solutions and implement permanent improvements to operational effectiveness.Provides training and certification of continuous improvements trainers/coaches in order to spread the successful application of continuous improvement techniques in the company.Identifies, documents and spreads best practices through the use of benchmarking, surveys and case studies to establish frameworks of preferred business practices.Communicates and assists with the implementation of the HUB Quality and Operational Excellence strategy.Leads the development of new solutions for complex projects/challenges.Coaches others on quality processes and problem solving techniques.

Manufacturing Unit Manager

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

Manufacturing Manager responsible for production, engineering, procurement, quality control, logistics, and operational excellence.Optimized plant operations by improving safety plant wide, quality improvement by cutting scrap and rejects by 50%, improving delivery to 100% to our valued customers while reducing overtime and inventory, and improving employee engagement and morale. Manufacturing Manager responsible for production, engineering, procurement, quality control, logistics, and operational excellence.Optimized plant operations by improving safety plant wide, quality improvement by cutting scrap and rejects by 50%, improving delivery to 100% to our valued customers while reducing overtime and inventory, and improving employee engagement and morale.

Manufacturing Operations Manager

• May 2015 - Jul 2016

Operations Manager in charge of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing. Tasked with all the other employee owners to optimize operations for total customer satisfaction of high quality electrical/electronic components on time. Innovative, scalable electrical product manufacturing and modification begins with Timberline Manufacturing as your partner. Timberline is one of the only contract manufacturers in the Midwest to offer all of the following specialized assembly services under one roof:Control PanelsWire HarnessesElectronic Assembly

Plant Manufacturing Manager | COO

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

Managed Rail.One's first North American facility that produces concrete railroad ties, called sleepers, in the Lincolnway Industrial Rail and Air Park on the west side of Clinton, IA along U.S 30. Brought the facility online from a greenfield to full three shift production. Rail.One develops track solutions individually matched to the customer's requirements, and Rail.One offers all these services on a one-stop basis. Managed Rail.One's first North American facility that produces concrete railroad ties, called sleepers, in the Lincolnway Industrial Rail and Air Park on the west side of Clinton, IA along U.S 30. Brought the facility online from a greenfield to full three shift production. Rail.One develops track solutions individually matched to the customer's requirements, and Rail.One offers all these services on a one-stop basis.

Manufacturing Operations Manager

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Member of the Executive Management Team recruited to manage production and support functions at Mills Manufacturing Plants in the Earlville, IA fabrication plant, Washington, MO machining plant, and the Monticello, IA assembly plant. Member of the Executive Management Team recruited to manage production and support functions at Mills Manufacturing Plants in the Earlville, IA fabrication plant, Washington, MO machining plant, and the Monticello, IA assembly plant.

Plant Manufacturing Manager | Lean Consultant

• Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

Due to consolidation, moved the company from West Union, IA to the corporate location in Glenview, IL in July 2011, set up the new plant, hired staff, managed the production of General Purpose Strapping machines, and oversaw the machines engineering group. Due to consolidation, moved the company from West Union, IA to the corporate location in Glenview, IL in July 2011, set up the new plant, hired staff, managed the production of General Purpose Strapping machines, and oversaw the machines engineering group.

Plant Manufacturing Manager | Lean Consultant

• May 1997 - Jul 2011

PLANT MANAGER Award-winning Plant Manager recruited to manage all production and support functions at ITW’s West Union, IA plant, which then moved to the corporate location in 2011 to Glenview, IL. Challenged to ensure prompt and economical receipt of materials and supplies, and 100% on time delivery of finished products to customers, meeting or exceeding quality specifications and requirements. Charged with monitoring and appraising effectiveness of plant operations regularly and systematically, including responsiveness to sales requirements and effectiveness of equipment utilization, taking full advantage of all opportunities to further the objectives of the plant. Supervise raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories ensuring conformance with plant goals and objectives.Reduce cost by combining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the Theory of Constraints to achieve breakthrough performance to minimize waste, improve quality, methods, and operating efficiencies. Evaluate OSHA VPP Star plant safety programs to ensure effective safety and loss prevention programs are conducted. Direct, coach, and counsel direct reports to develop maximum effectiveness.Designated point person for problem-solving issues with manufacturers, international distributors, as well as high-profile clients, traveling extensively as a Lean Manufacturing and Safety Consultant to over 20 other plants in the US, Canada, and Europe. Divisional ISO 9001 Coordinator for three plants.

Plant Manufacturing Superintendent

• 1981 - 1997