Dedicated and accomplished Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience, a solid track record of achieving exceptional levels of productivity, and a demonstrated background in managing logistics related to complex manufacturing projects. Equipped with an ability to manage the development of project timelines/budgets, diffuse escalated operational situations, and ensure regulations are followed. Offer solid supervisory abilities with experience in negotiating construction contracts, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative processes.

Operations Management Plastic Injection Molding Projects Training/Coaching Staff Management

Project Management Manufacturing Environments Production Issue Resolution Project Scheduling

Control Plan Development PPAP Requirements Strategy Alignment Quality Control

  Directed day to day project management functions within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and operational efficiency

  Supported projects centered on injection/injection blow molding and assembly within the cosmetics industry

  Developed innovative strategies focused on obtaining new projects for the U.S. plant along with consistently building positive relationships with outside stakeholders

  Reviewed and diffused escalated customer service issues, consistently reduced operational costs, and identified project specific timelines

  Led large-scale projects within a global company which included projects focused on metal stamping, injection molding, and assembly

  Defined project requirements and timelines, coordinated prototype builds using both stainless steel and titanium, and managed organizational/project resources  

Interplex Daystar, Franklin Park, IL                                                                                                         2007-2009

  Facilitated sales logistics within the organization which required creating project estimations, generating quotes, and identifying project specifications for metal stamping projects such as high speed, reel to reel, and single piece stamping

  Worked closely with both domestic and international divisions, managed prototyping requests, and on-boarded new projects

  Supported technical functions within a manufacturing environment which included supervising both the tool room and maintenance departments

  Played a lead role in upgrading machinery and implementing die protection which increased efficiency and productivity by 300%

  Identified technical issues and performed technical troubleshooting, updated specification drawings, and coordinated new tooling projects

Additional Experience Includes: Tooling/Project Engineer, Courtesy Manufacturing (2002-2005)