Accomplished Senior Operations Executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in plant management and operations within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. A results-driven leader focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Adept at driving operational improvements and improving profitability. Accustomed to leading large-scale transformations across global organizations. Well versed in process optimization, M&A integrations, and cross-functional team leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager (JDAS)
Jabil, Inc.
- 01.2024
Managed purchasing, planning and inventory control for Jabil Defense and Aerospace.
Operations Transformation Advisor
Steadfast Partners
01.2020 - 01.2023
Consulted with executive leadership across client organizational functions on multiple projects. Provided strategic recommendations for process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, revenue and productivity while controlling costs using lean manufacturing and project management methodologies.
Independent Consultant
Consulting Engagements
01.2019 - 01.2020
Consulted on various short-term projects for several companies across different industries.
Sr. Director Operations
Plexus
01.2018 - 01.2019
Spearheaded implementation of critical operational improvements and better resource utilization to optimize efficiencies and growth while driving corporate objectives.
Production Planner | Inventory Control Manager | Director Inventory Control | Sr. Director Ops Development | Sr. Director Operations | Operations Manager | Sr. Project Director | Materials Manager (JDAS)
Jabil, Inc., (Nypro Corp.)
01.1993 - 01.2017
Led a $244M ISO-certified manufacturing plant with over 800 employees.
Achieved significant growth, increasing annual revenue from $140M to $240M, while improving profit margins from 2.3% to 10.4%.
Led multiple successful product launches, integrating Lean principles and process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
Developed and implemented a standardized Inventory Control System, achieving 99.9% stockroom accuracy. Systems and processes later replicated company-wide.
Designed and introduced RF scanning and cycle counting processes, eliminating annual physical inventory counts and reducing annual write-offs from $600K to $6K.
Led the post-acquisition transformation of Nypro’s operations after a $1B acquisition by Jabil. Managed the successful implementation of SAP ERP system across six global locations within six months.
Major Contributions
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Skills
Operations Leadership & Strategy Development
Plant/Operations Management
Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing
ERP Implementation (SAP)
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
P&L Management/Cost Control
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
Continuous Improvement (6S Black Belt)
Project Management (Certified PMP)
Executive Advisory & Consulting
Global Manufacturing Operations
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, American Society for Quality
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Timeline
Operations Transformation Advisor
Steadfast Partners
01.2020 - 01.2023
Independent Consultant
Consulting Engagements
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sr. Director Operations
Plexus
01.2018 - 01.2019
Production Planner | Inventory Control Manager | Director Inventory Control | Sr. Director Ops Development | Sr. Director Operations | Operations Manager | Sr. Project Director | Materials Manager (JDAS)