Executive Summary
I am an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, and Advisor with more than 35 years of success in the manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Leveraging experience in manufacturing, machining and fabrication, I have been an asset for manufacturing companies of diverse sizes and stages of growth that are seeking expert assistance with increasing EBITDA and operational problem-solving. My broad areas of expertise include business development, management, operations, lean manufacturing.
Throughout my executive career, I have held leadership positions and advisory roles at several manufacturing facilities. In 2010, I founded PURE Precision LLC, now named PURE Precision OEE LLC, an international advisory to the precision manufacturing industry providing management support and training, LEAN and OEE optimization. Recently, I managed a large project for a Tier 1 medical device manufacturer. Under my advisory firm, the manufacturing and efficiency improvements have driven over $2M in EBITDA for the manufacturer. I have supported many clients on the road to Operational Excellence. Possessing detailed knowledge of what is entailed in a ‘Setup’ I has employed the LEAN methodology to reduce change-over downtime. Having roots in a job shop environment, running, managing and scheduling machines I recognize the fact that the machine operators are the ‘Front Line’ to the discovery of constraints to throughput. Building on that premise I leverage input from the operators to drive equipment runtime increases in ‘Performance’, ‘Utilization’ and ‘Acceptance’ the three pillars of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Increasing OEE will uncover hidden capacity, reduce overtime and increase profitability.
Accomplishments, Experience, Appearances and Volunteering
Management and Sales Accomplishments
Marketed and grew industry sectors and scope of work for precision machining facility; Qualified and retained new customers for precision machined components; Gained reputation for “Can Do” provider for difficult and complex machined components; Established new OEM Machine tool customers for new PC based control; Successfully marketed new CNC machine tool at International Machine Exposition; Research; qualified and negotiated purchases of precision machinery; Research; qualified and negotiated purchases of support machinery; Research; qualified and negotiated purchases materials required for product manufacture; Research; negotiate and authorize software and hardware systems used in facilities; Successfully started and expanded a machine shop startup for steel foundry; Hired and trained machinists for low volume high mix casting machining facility; Hired and mentored CAD interns for machining drawings and reverse engineering; Hired and mentored machinist interns for machining; programming and setup
Manufacturing and Machining Accomplishments
Increase precision machining facility manufacturing efficiency and output by standardizing production and inventory procedures; Designed and developed assembly methodology for elevator controller which increased production from 2 controllers a week to 25+ a week including; work-flow; purchase policy; assembly areas; wiring procedures and test procedures; Developed and optimized a interdepartmental work order and scheduling system for a 200+ person manufacturing facility with 13 department supervisors; Established and implemented standards for a multi-site manufacturing plant to control inventory to the manufacturing departments and off site warehouse; Founded and directed a manufacturing engineering group that implemented LEAN and supported new quality initiatives and efficient production procedures; Developed production process for a precision machined medical part that was only achieved by 3 other facilities in the US; Worked with engineering of major US medical technology corporation to develop a new product line for minimally invasive surgery; Designed and manufactured a custom machine tool to machine from bar stock complete part with close tolerances and milled and turned features; Produced and optimized process and programs for 5 axis milling machining for precious metal watch case production; Engineered; developed and marketed new CNC milling machine with PC based control; Worked with global CNC control designer to debug and sell new PC based product; Provided application engineering to enhance jewelry production for largest wedding band manufacturer in US; Establish ground up standards and procedures for startup machining facility; Developed technology plan for steel foundry to become competitive in advance foundry techniques
Industry Experience
Prior to starting PURE Precision LLC, an advisory company for the precision machining industry, I have held several management positions across many industry sectors; Director of Machining Operations - Steel Foundry with low volume - high mix production; Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Contract manufacturer for the precision machining industry; Owner - Production casework supplier to commercial market; Manager of Manufacturing - Largest global OEM elevator supplier to the private contractor market; Partner - Company formed by an investment company to purchase manufacturing companies; Vice President - Medical Components precision machining facility
Public Appearances and Volunteering
I have made several speaking engagements at industry events and universities such as Penn State Industrial Engineering College, SKILLS USA work force development conference and Monroe, Bethlehem and Easton Vocational Schools. I have promoted the education of the future manufacturing work force with his participation in Occupational Advisory Committee of Monroe, Bethlehem and Easton Vocational Schools, multi-year involvement in the ‘What's so Cool about Manufacturing’ program in which the 2015 submission won multiple awards for the middle school children who took part. I am currently a Technical Advisory Group Member at the MT Connect Institute and Occupational Advisory Committee for Vocational Education.
Projects Completed
Executive Advisor - Northeast USA
Provide guidance to manage 20% growth and implement systems to manage increased production. The division is an innovative, vertically integrated manufacturing company that designs and configures its standard platform of modular machine systems. Change Management role to build the groundwork for the organization in preparation for planned organic growth, incorporate systemic improvements by building a culture of continuous improvement.
Interim General Manager - Northeast USA
Temporarily assisted a major US client to fill the GM gap while a search was conducted for the future GM. The division is an innovative, vertically integrated manufacturing company that designs and configures its standard platform of modular machine systems. Change Management role to build the groundwork for the organization in preparation for planned organic growth, incorporate systemic improvements by building a culture of continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Advisory - Northeast, Southeast, South-Central USA
Multi-site, multi discipline Original Equipment manufacturer. They are a vertically integrated business serving the medical device manufacturing industry and beyond. The company offers process development, applications and equipment, technical solutions, and aftermarket support. Leading and managing manufacturing efficiency workstreams at 5 sites to increase company EBITDA. Initiatives included Setup optimization, Runtime loss rectification, Scrap reduction and Scheduling Policies developed. Developed and deployed OEE program for identifying losses, benchmarking progress, and improving the productivity of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Advisory - Midwest, Rocky Mountain USA and Europe
Multi-site Tier 1 Contract manufacturer to the orthopedic instrument and implant industry. Lead and managed manufacturing efficiency workstreams at 13 sites to increase company EBITDA. Initiatives included Setup optimization, Runtime loss rectification, Scrap reduction and Scheduling Policies developed. Developed and deployed OEE program for identifying losses, benchmarking progress, and improving the productivity of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Advisory - South Central and North Central USA
Multi-site Contract manufacturer of hardware. Lead and managed manufacturing efficiency workstreams initiatives at 2 sites including Setup optimization, Runtime loss rectification, Scrap reduction and Scheduling Policies developed. Developed and deployed OEE program for identifying losses, benchmarking progress, and improving the productivity of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Advisory - Midwest and West Coast USA
Multi-site Tier 1 Contract manufacturer to the orthopedic instrument and implant industry. Lead and managed manufacturing efficiency workstreams at 4 sites to increase company EBITDA. Initiatives included Setup optimization, Runtime loss rectification, Scrap reduction and Scheduling Policies developed. Developed and deployed OEE program for identifying losses, benchmarking progress, and improving the productivity of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Advisory - Midwest and Rocky Mountain USA
Multi-site Tier 1 Contract manufacturer to the orthopedic instrument and implant industry. Lead and managed manufacturing efficiency workstreams at 5 sites to increase company EBITDA. Initiatives included Setup optimization, Runtime loss rectification, Scrap reduction and Scheduling Policies developed. Developed and deployed OEE program for identifying losses, benchmarking progress, and improving the productivity of manufacturing equipment.
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning."
- Benjamin Franklin
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