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Senior Plant Manager
5BSenior Plant Manager
Oct. 2024United StatesLeading U.S. operations for 5B, a global renewable energy manufacturing company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Responsible for the full lifecycle of a brownfield solar array assembly facility, from site launch and systems implementation to workforce development and production optimization. • Led the brownfield startup operations, modernizing and scaling an inherited platform, establishing all core plant functions including HR, training, quality, safety, logistics, and production management. • Developed and implemented end-to-end operational systems—integrating ERP, MES, and quality management platforms to ensure seamless production flow and real-time performance visibility. • Led cross-functional teams of 80+ employees, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety excellence. • Implemented Lean manufacturing and CI initiatives that improved throughput, reduced waste, and enhanced production reliability. • Oversaw cost control, capacity planning, and value stream design, aligning operational strategy with corporate growth and sustainability goals. • Collaborated with global engineering and supply chain teams to standardize processes, strengthen material readiness, and enable scalable operations for future renewable energy projects.
Senior Operations Manager
5B USA LLC (Contract-Aerotek)Senior Operations Manager
Oct. 2024Leading site development, facility design, equipment commissioning, and workforce ramp-ups for major startup projects, including a 125,000-sq-ft solar array assembly plant. Overseeing construction, installation, staffing, and launch activities to establish complete operating systems (SOPs, WMS/MMS, safety, and quality) and achieve rapid startup readiness. Building operational systems, workforce structure, and value-stream foundations. Collaborate across U.S. and Australia teams to identify inefficiencies and implement Lean-based performance solutions.
Operations Project Manager
Tioga Pipe, Inc.Operations Project Manager
Dec. 2021 - Aug. 2024Led Lean & CI implementation by developing and executing Lean‑CI programs across warehouse, materials, and production operations. Completed process analyses that reduced waste and strengthened production flow. Managed industrial equipment procurement and commissioning. Redesigned inventory practices to reduce aging stock and financial exposure. Achieved 20% efficiency improvement and 15% waste reduction in six months. Led land development brownfield initiatives including RFPs, contractor vetting, and civil approvals.
Project Manager (Lean-CI) | Expert in Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization
TiogaProject Manager (Lean-CI) | Expert in Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization
Dec. 2021 - Jun. 2024United States
Senior Operations Manager (Contract)
CTDISenior Operations Manager (Contract)
Dec. 2020 - Nov. 2021Provided strategic guidance, operational leadership, and a foundation for operational transformation. Directed operational and financial performance of large‑scale logistics and repair operations. Managed 100+ technicians covering repair, refurbishment, testing, packaging, and logistics. Improved workflow stability and team performance through structured process changes. Oversaw national distribution and multi‑step device processing.
Senior Operations Manager
CTDISenior Operations Manager
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2021Houston, Texas, United States
Operations Manager (Contract)
Rich Products CorporationOperations Manager (Contract)
Aug. 2019 - Nov. 2020Provided TPM and CI leadership training across multiple manufacturing plants. Supported full‑facility TPM deployment to improve reliability and maintenance processes. Delivered an 11‑week TPM/CI training and coaching program for plant personnel.
Operations Manager, TPM/Lean Manufacturing
Rich Products CorporationOperations Manager, TPM/Lean Manufacturing
Aug. 2019 - Oct. 2020Houston, Texas, United States
Operations Manager, TPM/Lean Manufacturing
PlastipakOperations Manager, TPM/Lean Manufacturing
Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2019Highlands, Texas, United States
Operations Manager
Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Operations Manager
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2019Conducted time studies and re‑engineered workflows to raise productivity. Introduced Lean/CI programs and led plant‑wide TPM implementation. Performed DMAIC‑based root‑cause analyses to improve process stability. Reduced MTTR by 70%, increased MTBF by 300%, and improved reliability by 20%.
Senior Consultant - Operations (Manufacturing Production & Distribution)
Independent ConsultantSenior Consultant - Operations (Manufacturing Production & Distribution)
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Consultant Contract
Independent ConsultantSenior Consultant Contract
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2016Advised leadership on operational transformation and organizational alignment. Delivered financial and operational analyses for improvement initiatives. Led multi‑functional projects involving operations, HR, finance, engineering, and legal. Standardized Lean practices and strengthened TPM/OE programs.
Senior Operations Manager
UHS (now Agiliti Health)Senior Operations Manager
May. 2014 - Jan. 2016Led operations supporting medical device logistics, repair, and distribution. Achieved 28% reduction in operating costs through process and layout optimization. Managed 8 managers, 22 biomedical engineers, and 80+ employees. Improved call‑center performance by reducing complaints and response time by 86%.
Senior Operations District Manager
AgilitiSenior Operations District Manager
Feb. 2014 - Nov. 2016Houston, Texas, United States
Operations Manager
Gulf States ToyotaOperations Manager
Aug. 2007 - Nov. 2013Led managers, supervisors, engineering, quality, safety, and 80+ indirect personnel. Supported launch of innovative 3M UV‑reflective film product. Strengthened operational discipline through Gemba walks and performance audits.
Operations Manager, Manufacturing, Assembly, & Installation
Gulf States ToyotaOperations Manager, Manufacturing, Assembly, & Installation
Jul. 2007 - Dec. 2013Houston, Texas, United States

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