Executive-Level Management: Director of Operations, Manufacturing
30 years of experience coordinating the start-up, turnaround, and development of industry leaders. Introduced strategies such as the implementation of new processes, equipment, and systems that resulted in major reductions in costs and increases in productivity and product quality.
* Spearheaded the attainment of ISO 9000 certifications with the implementation of plant process changes, bringing the division to number one ranking within the industry in quality, costs, and productivity.
* Introduced a quality/information system based on 6 Sigma, resulting in 10% reductions in headcount, 40% decreases in scrap, and 70% reductions in quality returns. This system drove suppliers to higher material quality.
Areas of Expertise: Productivity Improvements ? Regulatory/Environmental Compliance
Research/Development ? Cost Reductions ? Facility Management ? Engineering Operations
Quality Control/Assurance ? Strategic Development ? Training ? P&L Management
Management Contributions
* Reduced transit damages 80% while decreasing costs $1.2M through improvements in packaging. Changes included enhancements in spool designs and the introduction of returnable pallets.
* Introduced safety programs in two plants that resulted in zero lost time accidents and 25% reductions in recordable injuries.
* Spearheaded the development of an enamel to meet customer needs. This led to a new patented product that was sold internationally.
* Managed the creation of an inline wire drawing machine, avoiding the purchase of a commercial machine that would have cost 50% more. This machine was installed into the three largest plants to reduce scrap, improve quality, and enhance productivity.
Employment History
Gainesville Chevrolet Cadillac January 2012- Present
Sales Professional Sales responsibility for Cadillac, Chevrolet and Mazda at the Gainesville Florida store.
Pinnacle Commercial Group January 2010-Present
Chief Operating Officer Responsible for selection, evaluation, acquisition, turnaround and disposition of distressed commercial real estate with the main focus on multifamily properties throughout the US.
Precision Golf Solutions, President 2003-Present
Custom Golf club fitting and repair operation. Elite clubmaker status and Florida Clubmaker of the Year 2004-05 and 2006-07. Building and fitting custom golf clubs for Pros and amateurs in US and overseas.
Superior Essex (Essex Group, Inc) 1978-2000
General Director (1998-2000)
Coordinated the $90M start-up of a magnet wire plant in Mexico for this $1.4B Superior Telecom Inc. division servicing US customers. Duties included site selection, plant design/construction, equipment design/installation, and personnel development.
Vice President-Manufacturing and Engineering (1994-1998)
Directed the operations of six manufacturing plants producing 270 million pounds of magnet wire. Facilitated engineering efforts, including packaging, process/equipment design, environmental compliance, safety, expansion plans and modernizations, materials development, and customer certifications.
* Implemented a new enamel die, decreasing scrap and improving product quality to record levels.
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Plant Manager (1980-1993)
Coordinated the building of a 280,000-square-foot, 100-million-pound magnet wire plant, achieving equipment installation and startup, staffing, training, and operational improvements. Developed strategies, including the introduction of new materials, processes, and equipment to bring the division to number one ranking in the industry.
* Trained staff members that were promoted to plant managers, ...
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