• Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials.
• Ensures manufacturing performance, volume and quality goals are met by utilizing efficient methods and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Measured manufacturing costs for budgeting purposes.

• Supervised Gulfstream Manufacturing Engineering Contractors.
• Assisted the Manufacturing Engineering Team responsible for supporting Gulfstream products by improving product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes of carbon fiber composites.

• Led kaizen events, pull systems, cell layout, 5S, standard work, and work loading charts to maximize the efficient use of labor, material and machines, EH&S audits.
• Supervised Legacy Systems training of new employee’s and transfers.
• Created all of the Coupon, Replenishment & Maintenance Planning for the 777 Fuselage Automated Upright Build initiative.
• Led the Delivery Center Planning Support organization to a successful achievement of Level 5, 5S.

• Led a team of 6 Facilities Engineers in support of manufacturing operations.
• Implemented a pro-active/predictive maintenance program that improved equipment uptime by 30% and improved product quality by 20% allowing sales and manufacturing to grow by 20% without any additional personnel.

• Coordinated and led all HACCP, AIB, GMP, Food Safety/FDA, EH&S and OSHA teams to achieve first pass success of industry audits that resulted in an “Superior” AIB rating, and a “Excellent” GMP rating. Full implementation of all programs in 4 months.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing methodologies to gain efficiencies and reduce waste. Reduced manufacturing waste by 400 lbs. and a cost savings of $5,000 a day.

• Plan and execute multiple projects and assign resources when necessary
• Provide supervision and guidance to subordinates to ensure requirements, standards, protocols, Standard Operating Practices and safety

• I defined, planned, and managed the technical and operational solutions and requirements for marketing & PR, manufacturing, facilities and maintenance departments.
• Created the first contract manufacturer of its type to target fast turn prototype assembly “only”, for engineers (less than 3 days).
• By implementing lean principles, kanban and 5S I was able to increase productivity by 300%, improving customer satisfaction and profits.
• Utilized Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, 5S and Visual Management methodologies exclusively.
• Supported purchasing and buying activities in supplier selection, cost analysis, risk reduction, contingency planning and issue resolution.
• Developed rework methodology for SMT components and PC boards.