• Surpassed all turnaround objectives in one quarter. Increased manufacturing productivity by more than 100% by implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques, Continuous Flow Manufacturing and continuous improvement. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Increased revenue by 250% in first three months and achieved first profitable quarter for operation in company’s history. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Received President's Award, the highest honor in Manufacturing, for implementing continuous quality and process improvement best practices that turned around operation. Results included: product yield improvements from 65% to 97%, improved productivity by 40%, and reduced management staff by 75%. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Exacted major manufacturing turnaround by establishing JIT/TQM environment throughout the company, which decreased overall defects to less than 200 PPM in nine months and led to closure of repair department due to lack of returns. Reversed $3.5 million loss to $750,000 profit. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Sparked productivity and process improvement, cost reduction and performance management programs that improved production output, product quality and customer satisfaction.
  
  
• Modernized manufacturing and test equipment, which aided in improving productivity and quality.

• Increased manufacturing productivity by more than 50% on company’s major product line, contributing 40% of total revenue by installing lean manufacturing principles and techniques. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Improved inventory turns by 40% and WIP turns to 40 per year through implementation of continuous flow manufacturing and installation of Kanban system. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Implemented disciplined manufacturing processes and stringent quality controls to standardize production methods, increase manufacturing output and improve product reliability, including: completed implementation of MRP II and installation of SMT line; established TQM goals and performance tracking; developed TQM training for all personnel; and improved first-pass test yield from 35% to 95%. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Personally trained employees across company in Lean Manufacturing and Crosby Quality Improvement process, resulting in yield improvements of as much as 300% for some product lines.
  
  
• Integrated manufacturing into Texas facility, involving the move of complex equipment, processes and employees from Champaign, Illinois.
  
  
• Delivered significant improvements in quality, productivity, cycle time and cost control through implementation of advanced operating processes, on-time delivery and quality standards, including: implementation of fully integrated MRP II software package within six months; decreased open WIP by 50% and reduced shipping delinquencies from $1 million to $2,000; doubled inventory turns in one year and dropped shop cycle time by more than 50%.

• Established roadmap and orchestrated all production and distribution processes of circuit boards for the Hercules Defense program, including customer relationship management, purchasing of materials, coordination of complex test systems, and upgrading of the board line. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Migrated entire manufacturing operation to new facility within one week with no area shut down for more than four hours, no loss of revenue, and no delinquent shipments. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Transferred all production from New York to Reynosa, Mexico, identifying viable suppliers to support introduction of unique product lines.
  
  
• Participated as key member of team that seamlessly implemented Oracle ERP system, replacing an outdated system and meeting go-live deadline.

• Spearheaded critical performance measurement tools for more effective management of key business factors, including daily sales output, inventory turns, overtime and gross margin. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Introduced Sales and Operations Planning process that reduced lead times to customers from 39 days to 14 days.
  
  
• Created six Independent Business Units and built a focused, efficient and performance-driven management team, able to sustain newly established processes for continued success.
  
  
• Developed and executed effective business measurement systems for all core functions, including scheduling, inventory, production, quality, materials, staffing and financial reporting.

• Identified and established viable suppliers for outsourcing of print circuit board assembly to support new product introduction, capturing estimated annual savings of $20 million versus internal production. For more information, click here.
  
  
• Assembled and managed cross-disciplined team that outsourced 80% of company’s PCB manufacturing in six months, achieving savings of $5-10 million annually.
  
  
• Executed continuous flow systems that improved productivity in assembly operations by more than 100%, consistently met shipping targets and maintained on-time shipments of 98%.

• Successfully introduced 12 next-generation products into manufacturing that positioned company for a new stage of growth. Mended contentious relationship between engineering and manufacturing groups and installed manufacturing processes to support new product introduction. For more information, click here.

• Installed cycle-count program, delivering 99% inventory accuracy and eliminating physical inventory. For more information, click here.

• Recruited and developed a staff of professionals within three-month period to support growth.
  
  
• Managed cross-disciplined team to source company’s manufacturing and achieve multimillion-dollar annual savings.
  
  
• Cultivated cross-functional Emergency Response Team comprised of Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineers to immediately respond to problems on the manufacturing floor.

• Interfaced directly with customers, including participating in closing of new business. Implemented quarterly customer business reviews, which preserved organizational competitiveness, improved customer service, and increased customer base.
  
  
• Supported sales team in customer development and served as key liaison for Dell Computers to meet high-volume customer requirements and maintain customer satisfaction.