GLOBAL BUSINESS, OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER – Versatile and accomplished business
executive with a time-tested record of driving operational excellence in capital-intensive, global operation
and supply chain environments across diverse industries and countries. Expert at turning around operations
for growth, efficiency, or other strategic goals, leveraging robust suite of skills in capital and cross-functional
management, continuous process improvement, supply chain management, and Six Sigma/Lean
manufacturing. Strategic multicultural leader, who speaks and writes four languages, adept at inspiring
and empowering teams to push beyond traditional boundaries and deliver results that exceed
expectations. Demonstrates a high level of performance in creating and growing teams, building
sustainable processes, developing plans, and executing flawlessly. Accomplishments include:
§ Organizational Development: Established and supported manufacturing operations in the US, South America,
Europe, and Asia, including China, and Japan. Set up and reengineered operations and supply chains in different
organizations throughout the world, including creation/reorganizing and management of operations, quality,
engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams. Created teams and followers throughout the years.
§ Process Reengineering: Implemented process improvements, utilizing Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts
at different companies, most recently at Velcro Group Corporation, which resulted in a >10% in manufacturing
productivity (COGS) while improving on-time delivery from 80% to 97%. Led Kaizens and training initiatives for as
many as >1000+ employees.
§ Executive Vision and Direction: Provided strategic vision and direction for global operations, in addition to creating
processes and structures that supported development of innovative and disruptive product designs.
§ Information Technology: Honed technical systems expertise early in career through success in driving complex SAP
implementations in global environments, whicMore...