Based in Chicago’s Western Suburbs, I bring over 25 years of experience in leadership, engineering, and operational excellence, specializing in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies. Throughout my career, I have focused on optimizing people, processes, and products to deliver sustainable business results. With a career starting as a machine operator with ascension to senior leadership roles, I have successfully led transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency, enhance business growth, and foster employee development.
In my current role, I lead operations with a strong emphasis on Lean methodologies, delivering cost savings, improving quality, and empowering teams to meet organizational goals. I work closely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhance productivity, and build a culture of continuous improvement. By leveraging my extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and team leadership, I help organizations maximize their potential and achieve long-term success.
Expertise
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement
- Full P&L and Multi-Site Operations Management
- Problem Solving Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt
- Business Growth and Strategy
- Employee Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Talent Management and Employee Engagement
- ISO and IATF Internal Auditing and Compliance
- Quality and Safety Systems
- Experience leading Union and Non-Unionized workforces
Specialized Skills
- Standard Work
- Lean Daily Management
- Plant Layout
- Quick Changeover
- Problem Solving
- Value Stream Mapping
- 5S
- Visual Management Systems
- FMEA
- Plant Layout Optimization
- Automation Evaluations
- Waste Elimination
Results
Throughout my career, I have consistently leveraged Lean Manufacturing principles to drive significant improvements in both operations and business outcomes. I led the implementation of Lean practices that have boosted labor productivities, reduced incident and scrap rates and improved overall equipment efficiencies. I also have spearheaded the growth of a startup franchise to become the largest in the state of Illinois in less than one full year of operation which won Arlington Heights Small Business of the Year as a result of our high level of client satisfaction. In addition to driving business growth, I have focused employee development, creating training programs that enhanced skills, boosted productivity, and improved retention. My ability to identify cost-saving opportunities has also resulted in notable achievements including scrap reductions, large scale cost avoidance and significant reductions in changeover times, all contributing to improved profitability and operational efficiency.
