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Senior Vice President, Production and Supply Chain Operations

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Motivated leader with extensive management experience in all facets of domestic and international manufacturing including small, venture capital funded, high tech start-ups (six companies to date) to large corporations with emphasis on the commercial high tech industries. Recognized for the ability to positively impact bottom line results and improve customer satisfaction through effective management, team-building and comprehensive project implementation. Significant experience with organizations facing gross margin pressure, poor fulfillment performance, manufacturing productivity concerns, ineffective supply chains and departmental re-engineering Experience with low, mid and high volume production both in commercial and government funded programs Breadth of experience includes transitioning game changing technology into profitable businesses. Exposure to the rigor of continuous audits regarding process, process discipline and product pedigree. The blend of commercial and aerospace manufacturing experience provides a unique ability to apply the appropriate manufacturing tools, processes and people to the needs of the business. Prior experience and education includes accounting, finance, facilities, inventory control, budgeting, vendor management and various operational processes. Experience with merger/acquisition events, high growth challenges, technology replacement projects and corporate relocation. Goal oriented, focused with solid leadership skills that inspire team work. Masters in Business Administration--in progress. Completion of the Executive Management Strategies and Practices Program at Carnegie Mellon. Graduate of the Production Operations Leadership Institute. Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma.