Extensive management experience in manufacturing environments utilizing state-of-the-art techniques in Production Management, Production and Inventory Control, Forecasting, supplier management, process optimization, ERP systems, Sales and Operations Planning, and Materials Management. Expertise in strategic analysis and planning, MRP, MPS, TQM, ISO, Constraint Management, JIT, and Lean. Adept at managing and developing staffs, globally.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
28 years of experience in Supply Chain and Operations Management with global companies:
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, LAKE MARY, FL. 2011-2013
Manufacturer of Portable Precision Metrology and 3D measuring equipment. (~$250 million annual revenues)
" Recruited to and hired as Director of Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain for the Americas to manage two manufacturing plants as well as the global supply chain.
DIRECTOR, MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN - AMERICAS
Managed the manufacturing operations of two diverse manufacturing plants, one in Lake Mary, Florida and one in Kennett Square, Pa., as well as the Faros global Supply Chain and global Demand Management.
" Reduced global logistics costs by $1 million by implementing a new build level, reducing footprint by 50%.
" Conceived and implemented a complete restructure of the ERP system allowing forecast to drive MRP and MRP to drive demand throughout the entire system and eliminated 70% of the transactions required.
" Removed 10% of purchased product costs working with top 15% of suppliers on strategic cost savings. Understanding their cost drivers and applying that to our products to minimizing our risk.
" Employed holistic Operations/Supply chain strategy to move from a quarter-end based delivery system to a level load schedule, reducing overtime, inventory swings, and 99% on-time delivery performance.
" Developed a demand management function and process expertise that provided accurate forecasting and plan for every part methodology to enable the supply chain group to act instead of questioning and verifying.
" Led the Regional, Global, and Executive S&OP process, driving a consensus based Business/Supply plan.
" Created a cross-functional team to evaluate the usage, estimated annual spend, space constraint, price points, lead-times and supplier ratings to optimize inventory levels, spend, delivery, and availability for every part.
" Awarded Manufacturer of the year from both MACF and MAF at my Lake Mary facility.
COBHAM SATCOM LAND SYSTEMS, ORLANDO, FL. 2009-2010
Manufacture, integration and test of satellite antenna systems (~$72 million annual revenues)
" Recruited to and hired as Supply Chain Manager, promoted to Sr. Director of Operations and Supply Chain to manage two plants. When company closed one plant and had significant revenue shortfall at the second plant, the position was eliminated.
SR. DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN
Managed the Operations and Supply Chains of two diverse manufacturing plants, one in Orlando, Florida and one in Albion, Michigan with combined annual revenues near $70MM.
" Developed a supplier audit process for foreign suppliers which enabled us to eliminate most of the risk in utilizing foreign suppliers while enjoying significant total cost savings.
" Negotiated $450k annual procurement savings via direct supplier re-negotiations involving improved volumes, lot-sizing, lead-times and schedule sharing.
" Implemented metrics to drive an 85% reduction in MRB holdings, freeing up over $30k working capital.
" Developed and implemented comprehensive outsourcing plan allowing us to turn fixed costs into variable cost providing significant flexibility in meeting volume changes while maintaining the appropriate COG.
ANDREW CORPORATION, Orland Park, IL 2000-2006
Global Wireless Infrastructure manufacturer with revenues exceeding $2.1 billion annually.
" Recruited to and hired as the Planning Manager, promoted to Global Director. Position eliminated during business unit consolidation during a merger effort.
Global Director - Production & Inventory Control (2003-2006).
Directed over 120 materials professionals supporting 11 plants operating in 7 countries, in a matrixed management structure, to achieve world-class supply chain performance in material, production and inventory control for 7 Business Units in the Antenna & Cable Products Group.
" Developed global systems and processes for every aspect of the P&IC function. Oversaw the recruitment and training of 120 materials professionals in China, Scotland, Czech Republic, Mexico, Brazil, India and the U.S.
" Managed the SAP system integration for all Planning and most Operations functions at 12 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries converting legacy practices and systems.
" Motivated and developed my team by introducing APICS CPIM certification training programs at all locations, resulting in some of the first professionals ever certified in both China and Czech Republic.
Manager - Global Production & Inventory Control (2000-2003) Promoted to Director
Managed the planning function for the Cable Products Group consisting of 4 Business Units operating manufacturing plants in Scotland, Brazil and the U.S., with annual revenues of $500M.
" Introduced Kanban techniques resulting in reducing Andrews copper inventory holdings from 6.1 million lbs. to 1.3 million lbs., eliminating carrying costs on $7.5 million.
" Developed and introduced an inventory stratification system that identified inventory reduction of $4 million.
" Developed and implemented a point of use Kanban system, utilizing 5 S and back-flushing that provided zero material wait time for a 30,000 unit per week cable assembly process.
SIEMENS ICN, LAKE MARY, FL 1977-1999
A $600 million division of a $60 billion international high technology telecommunications company.
" Promoted 10 times through progressive positions in Production Planning & Control, Production Management, Operations Management, and Forecasting. Position was eliminated when manufacturing was outsourced.
INTERIM RESPONSIBILITIES
APICS MID-FLORIDA CHAPTER, ORLANDO, FL. 2008-2009
Professional Association of Operations Management
PRESIDENT/INSTRUCTOR
Led a team and Board of Directors to fulfill the APICS mission of building knowledge and skills in operations management professionals to enhance and validate abilities and accelerate careers. Instruct professionals in the science and best practices of Materials Management, Inventory Control, purchasing, forecasting, warehousing, vendor management, customer service and distribution.
SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS, ORLANDO FL. 2007-2008
General Manager, Orlando, FL
Responsible for all aspects of the site including Engineering, Materials, Quality, Production, Shipping, Receiving, Stores, and Facilities. P& L responsibility. Plant moved to Mexico.
COUNTRY PURE FOODS, DELAND FL 1999-2000
Operations Manager
Managed the manufacturing, materials and quality operations. Identified and exploited operation bottlenecks resulting in daily increased output. Reduced cost by increasing output, and controlling inventory.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
ACCREDITATIONS/ACTIVITIES
APICS Certified Production, Inventory Management, (CPIM)
APICS Instructor Lean Enterprise, Global Sourcing, Inventory & Production Management.
MACF Board member- Manufacturers Association of Central Florida, Board of Directors |
