Experience

Torotel Products, Inc.

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

• Vice President of Operations

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Torotel is the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom assemblies and magnetic components for the defense/aerospace, commercial and alternative energy industries. Responsible for procurement, manufacturing, and logistics in a company that is experiencing double digit revenue growth. Torotel is the world leader in the design and manufacture of custom assemblies and magnetic components for the defense/aerospace, commercial and alternative energy industries. Responsible for procurement, manufacturing, and logistics in a company that is experiencing double digit revenue growth.



University of Missouri-Kansas City

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor | Bloch School of Management

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Develop and deliver engaging content to Executive MBA students. 1) Operations Management for World Class Competitiveness: Focus is on how to create product and service supply chains that deliver exceptional business results. 2) Strategy, Leadership, and HR: Focus is on how to diagnose and align an organization's human capital strategy with its business strategy. Develop and deliver engaging content to Executive MBA students. 1) Operations Management for World Class Competitiveness: Focus is on how to create product and service supply chains that deliver exceptional business results. 2) Strategy, Leadership, and HR: Focus is on how to diagnose and align an organization's human capital strategy with its business strategy.



Milbank | Energy at Work

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Vice President | Operations - Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Milbank is a third-generation family-owned company with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. We manufacture more than 16,000 unique items. Our product offering includes residential and commercial meter sockets, meter pedestals, RV/mobile home power supply systems, enclosed controls, switches, generators and energy management solutions.* Responsible for raw material procurement, three manufacturing facilities, two distribution centers, a top notch technical services team, and a dedicated inventory management / transportation team for a $130+MM company.

• Vice President - Manufacturing

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  * Member of the Executive Team reporting to the President / CEO* Responsible for 3 manufacturing facilities and a technical services team.



Hallmark Cards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Season Greetings Demand Planning & Inventory Management

  • Apr 2011 - May 2014

  * Forecast and manage the inventory associated with the season card business (valued at $500+MM wholesale)* Delivered a 30% improvement in inventory turn through aggressive product lifecycle management and inventory strategies while maintaining strong serviceability.* Reduced staff by 40% by streamlining work processes and focusing on value-add activities* Key member of corporate initiatives: merchandise planning, product development, and demand forecasting for new product launches.

• Director - Lean Manufacturing Planning and Execution

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2011

  * Implemented lean in pre-manufacturing operations resulting in 33% improvement in safety, 40% improvement in quality, 50% improvement in lead time, and 45% reduction in costs.* Focused on people development as the key to driving 10-30% improvement in each key performance indicator year over year.* Led lead time initiative for the entire manufacturing division resulting in a 45% reduction over 4 years that enabled the season business to run part of their product to order vs to forecast lowering overall inventory position. Partnered with multiple divisions to insure alignment.* Co-led the development of the Manufacturing Division's 5 year strategy. Focus was on reducing lead time and freeing up space for new capabilities and products.* Integrated the production of three subsidiaries into the internal supply chain.

• Director - Global Supply Chain Solutions

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2007

  * Co-led a multi-divisional team to update the greetings supply chain strategy. Researched world-class principles & integrated appropriate principles into strategy. Updated strategy delivered new capabilities and cost reductions in excess of $10MM.* Worked collaboratively across multiple divisions to develop supply chain solutions for new product introductions. Based on risk assessments, developed appropriate redundancies and contingency plans.* One of three individuals chosen to pilot lean in the company. Worked closely with McKinsey & Company, plant management and hourly individuals. Results of 60% reduction in lead time variability, 30% reduction in work-in-process, and 40% fewer material handling transactions in 3 months contributed to the decision to roll lean out across the manufacturing division.

• Various Leadership Roles in Supply Chain

  • 2002 - Apr 2005

  Gift Presentation and Party Business Program Manager- Served as the liaison between the Supply Chain and the business units. Responsibilities included priority alignment, delivery of special promotions, development of supply chain solutions for unique SKUs, and delivery of new capabilities to the business. Required extensive knowledge of the business and excellent communication skills.Procurement Cost Reduction Leader - led an initiative that delivered materials and finished goods savings of $40MM.

• Production Manager

  • 1995 - 2002

  * Partnered with R&D division to beta test new technologies.* Shutdown the Kansas City Production facility of 700 employees. Personally counseled over 400 individuals on multiple occasions regarding career options. Achieved shutdown without any significant employee relations issues. Simultaneously recuced the cost of production for the product lines being produced in the plant and maintained safety, quality and serveiceability metrics.