International Manufacturing, Operations & Sourcing Professional
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Biology), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1987 Minor Emphasis: Business Administration and Computer Information Systems
Executive Management Program – A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, UC Riverside, June 1999.
Background:
- 25 years of experience at all levels of Manufacturing/Operations management in International/Domestic environments.
- Knowledge and compliance with International, Federal and State regulations pertaining to Retail and Consumer Goods.
- International business travels include supplier sourcing, product development and program management.
- Proven leadership in organizational development and strategic planning/execution.
- Strong team-building, motivation and communication skills.
- Foreign Language Skills - Conversational in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
- TQM Principles and Intro to ISO 9001 - American Management Association and Career Track.
Experience:
* High-volume Framed Art Manufacturer for Domestic/International retailers
- Reporting to the Vice President, Domestic and International responsibilities included overseeing a total staff of 25, including Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders.
- Processes and Machinery included Metal Frame Fabrication, Printing/Lithography, Glass Cleaning and Print Mounting, High-Speed Mat Cutting, Raw Lumber Inspection/Grading, Milling and Molding, Paint Lines and Staining, Wood Frame Cutting & Joining, Assembly Line & QC Inspection, Cardboard Die Cutting, Packaging & Drop Testing and Label Printing/UPC Scanning Control.
- Represented Sr. Management as primary interface between Marketing, New Product Design and Manufacturing.
- Assisted Sr. Management Team in achieving Corporate Goals/Objectives to reduce operating costs via Outsourcing.
Achievements: * Completed International Outsourcing Project to reduce overall CGS by 22 percent.
* Importer of Retail and Custom Shade Shelters for customers in 40 countries
- Reporting directly to the COO and Owners, directed Quality and Engineering Departments, as well as the Hong Kong Office (total staff of 20, including Supervisors).
- Evaluated New/Existing Suppliers (Overseas and Domestic) by inspecting each manufacturing process for Compliance, Efficiency and Capacity.
- Processes and Machinery included Injection Molding & Regrind, Cold-Rolled Steel, Steel Tube Forming, Aluminum Extrusion, Inspection & Testing, Fabrication/Welding, Pre-Treatment/Powder Coating/Plating, Polyester Weaving/ Dyeing/Coating, Polyethylene Extrusion/Weaving, Cut & Sew, Assembly Line & QC Inspection, Packaging & Distribution.
- Established a Mentor Program, allowing Key achievers in all departments to utilize 15 minutes of weekly department meetings for peer training to enhance overall performance.
- Staffed and Directed an Engineering Department to fulfill Document Control, CAD Drafting and Product Design/Change functions.
- Streamlined Product Development Process – Integrated Quality and Engineering Departments as a cohesive unit to better service internal customers.
- Directed overseas operations in Quality/Procurement/Export to develop a Zero Defect result and allow direct shipments from vendors to key customers via Hong Kong, reducing CGS by 15 percent.
- Established cross-functional Critical Path System for successful product development/sourcing/transfer, from prototype to mass production. Reduced product development timeline from 14 months to 6-8 months.
- Recruited Manufacturing Professional for a start-up office in Hong Kong.
- Cost/Benefit Analysis project justified Capital Expenditures for Communications/Material Handling enhancements, resulting in 22% reduction in direct labor costs plant-wide.
- Created/maintained profitable alliances and joint ventures with Asian, Mexican and Domestic vendors to establish a multi-vendor supply chain for all product components.
- Utilized integrated Quality/Engineering Departments to assist Advertising Department with prototype Packaging Design/approval and Product Literature review.
- Cross-Functional Teams – Functioning as a Change Agent, facilitated inter-departmental planning meetings to overcome efficiency obstacles and obtain buy-in and cooperation during overall process improvements.
- Product Review Committee – Chairman of team comprised of Marketing, Sales and Advertising. Met monthly to evaluate performance of existing product mix, and identified opportunities for improvement or phase-out.
- New Products Committee - Chairman of team comprised of Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and Executive Management. Met every 2 weeks to verify that product development timelines (Critical Path) were on-track, review prototypes/first articles and prioritize upcoming new product launches.
- Senior Management Team – Participated in Strategic Planning Process, including Forecasts, Budgets, Staffing, Growth and Diversification. Reviewed Monthly Financial Performance with emphasis on EBIT and CGS benchmarks.
- Administered an Annual Department Budget for Technical Services of $850K, allowing for seasonal labor variance, staff education/development and performance review/promotion.
- Improved Engineering specifications/information by establishing a simple, streamlined system for creating consistent part numbers, descriptions, accurate BOMs and Spec packages for Supply Chain.
Achievements:
- Directed overseas operations in Quality/Procurement/Export to develop a Zero Defect result and allow direct shipments from vendors to key customers via Hong Kong, reducing CGS by 15 percent.
- Established cross-functional Critical Path System for successful product development/sourcing/transfer, from prototype to mass production. Reduced product development timeline from 14 months to 6-8 months.
- Recruited Manufacturing Professional for a start-up office in Hong Kong (E-Z UP Asia LDC).
- Cost/Benefit Analysis project justified Capital Expenditures for Communications/Material Handling enhancements, resulting in 22% reduction in direct labor costs plant-wide.
- Created/maintained profitable alliances and joint ventures with Asian, Mexican and Domestic vendors to establish a multi-vendor supply chain for all product components.
* Global Manufacturer of fiber cement Building Products, Gypsum and Irrigation Systems
Achievements:
- Completed capital project to build QC lab at new factory in Plant City, Fl. (on time and $13,000 under budget).
- Designed/implemented training system for QC technicians which enhanced existing Contin. Improvement Pgm.
- Established Train-the-Trainer Programs and Self-Directed Work Teams.
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