DAVID Whitcomb

Accomplished and highly experienced Operations Leader and Continuous Improvement Strategist with a successful career driving world-class operational solutions/improvements utilizing smart manufacturing/production solutions. Seeking more significant challenges in an operations leadership role. Expert in influencing workforce commitment while instilling a work environment of collaboration and accountability. A skilled process optimization expert and effective problem resolution strategist that result in improved operations program/process success. Well-versed in solving operational issues by delivering quality outcomes in processes, recommending objectives, and smart staffing. Direct technical projects utilizing finely honed and cost-effective methods—delivered on time and within budget. Expert in proposing options that enhance product, project, or program effectiveness. Identify and leverage a high degree of aptitude in planning, evaluation, organization, integration, controlling costs and operational disciplines. A true team collaborator and a culturally competent leader who thrives in deadline-driven environments. A life-long learner committed to grasping new ideas and utilizing an effective leadership style to handle greater industry challenges. Manage and engineer effective operations utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methods. Collaborate with multiple internal/external departments while managing critical operational deliverables. In-depth knowledge of operations best practices. A clear and concise communicator—influencing 5S Principles, CAL/OSHA Safety, and a “work smarter not harder” mindset. Skilled in process optimization and data/system analysis that provides a true path to operations risk management and mitigation. Able to build and retain long-standing industry relationships that can lead to potential business growth.

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• Improved manufacturing lead times from 16 weeks down to 3-4 days: boosting efficiency from 27% to 67% annually.
• Orchestrate smart thought leadership: implementing SOPs and DOPs for manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain.
• Instrumental in slashing vendor costs: negotiating cost-effective materials pricing.
• Manage and streamline operational logistics—with an eye on cost controls; successfully ensuring manufacturing optimization is maintained.
• Contributed to the growth of a department from 3 to 14 personnel while continuing to increase productivity in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Successfully reduced rework and time wasted by developing and writing of optimized testing protocols.