Results-driven Leader possessing 30+ years of experience directing daily operations and maintaining quality control.

         Certified Six Sigma Green Belt recognized for the ability to develop and implement innovative process improvement initiatives to significantly increase efficiency throughout daily operations.

         Skilled in building, training and leading high-performance teams within fast-paced manufacturing environments.

         Experienced in identifying client needs and developing individualized solutions to ensure fulfillment.

Parker Hannifin 2003-Present

Operations Manager, Racor Division (2008-Present)

         Recipient of multiple merit-based promotions due to strong leadership, process improvement and organizational skills.

         Fulfill critical leadership role responsible for managing 350+ staff members within a $240M operation.

         Streamline process improvement initiatives, resulting in significant reductions in RPPM and improvements in daily manufacturing processes.

         Contribute extensively to multiple product launches across various areas, including financials, value add and APQP.

Key Achievements:

         Built high-performance team; recipient of Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) award.

         Strategically reduced safety issues / daily risk.

Manufacturing Manager, Veriflo Division (2004-2008)

         Directed daily operations across three manufacturing facilities while implementing strategies to significantly boost productivity.

         Utilized aggressive negotiation tactics to ensure favorable terms throughout local union contract agreements.

         Contributed extensively to product development processes.

Key Achievements:

         Successfully reduced customer RPPM from 3947 to 855.

         Significantly improved lead times and delivery by transforming shop from batch process to cells.

Division Quality / Lean Manager (2003-2004)

         Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to significantly boost performance, increase efficiency and improve overall customer satisfaction levels.

Key Achievements:

         Successfully stabilized inputs to reduce RPPM from 50,218 to 3263.

         Implemented 5-why problem-solving initiatives to improve root cause identification as well as corrective actions.

Delphi Corporation, Interior Division 1981-2003

Divisional Quality Manager (2002-2003)

         Received multiple promotions due to strong operations management and leadership capabilities.

         Spearheaded process improvement initiatives across 13 global manufacturing sites.

         Maintained open lines of communication among 40 assembly plants.

Delphi Corporation (Continued)

Skilled Trades Superintendent (2001-2002)

         Steered complex projects to an on-time completion while implementing strategies to boost overall team performance.

Manufacturing Superintendent (2000-2001)

         Assumed key leadership position overseeing daily operations of 200+ team members; focused heavily on performance management, meeting production goals and streamlining existing processes.

         Maintained quality control throughout daily operations while simultaneously ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

         Strategically restructured project management program.

Plant Quality Manager (1998-2000) | General Supervisor (1995-1998) | Senior Quality & Supplier Quality Engineer (1993-1995) | Manufacturing Engineer (1988-1993) | Journeyman Pipefitter (1981-1988)

Doctor of Business Administration (Management), Northcentral University, AZ; Anticipated Completion: 2018

M.S. Engineering Science & Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY; 1997

B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ; 1992

Journeyman Pipefitter, Department of Labor Apprenticeship, General Motors, UAW and State of NJ; 1984

Six Sigma Green Belt, AIT Group Inc. Troy, MI; 2002

LDC Program

Duggan Mix Model Workshops, Duggan Associates; 2005 & 2006

Taking Charge of Change I and II, Parker Hannifin Leadership; 2004

Leadership Training, Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs; 2001

High Impact Presentation Workshop, Dale Carnegie, Dayton, OH; 1999

Shainin Red X Strategies, LLC, Flint, MI; 1999

Design for Assembly / Design for Manufacturability, Trenton, NJ; 1991

Taguchi Techniques, Trenton, NJ; 1990