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Bryant & Stratton CollegeAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2025Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesProviding instruction in Management Principles to career-focused undergraduate students.
University Instructors (UI)Tutor ( HS Math)
Sep. 2023 - Dec. 2023Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesAlgebra 2 & Trigonometry tutoring for Milwaukee Public Schools High School students.
The Paranet Group, Inc.Group Director, P-21
Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2023Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesThe Paranet Group is the leading development member network for executives in the manufacturing industry dedicated to finding the right tools to help you flourish. We believe that shared ideas and insights build the foundation of a successful business. Outcomes are achieved through a continuous learning process, confidential round table groups, professional coaching and leadership development. Executives who have entered our programs have obtained the highest level of business performance.
Operations Excellence,LLCPrincipal | Consultant | Owner
Aug. 2020Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesExperienced in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement programs, visual management and strong program management, and converting employees into problem solvers. Skilled at finding and implementing improvements with significant financial benefits; including productivity increases, yield improvements, inventory turns increases and purchase price reductions.
Contact me for an Operational Audit or Lean Assessment. Let's identify your Improvement opportunities.
Bravo Trailers, LLCVP of Operations
Feb. 2017 - Sep. 2020Bristol, INA premium manufacturer of commercial quality cargo trailers, motorsports trailers, and high-end racing trailers. All Bravo Trailers deliver commercial-quality construction and high-performance features. No other brand gives you so many quality features at competitive prices. As VP of Operations, I reported to the owner/President/CEO, and was responsible for managing all facets of manufacturing, product design and engineering, material supply, maintenance, training, manufacturing support, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality and scheduling. - Implemented lean tools
- Mentored & Developed Key Managers
-productivity increased 20% in 12 month
-defect rate reduced 60% in 18 months -service level improved from 80% to 95% on-time over 12 months
- Implemented business process improvements and management team building.
- Reduced labor turnover levels 50% - Instituted the use of visual management boards and daily gemba walks to drive accountability and sustain improvements
- Implemented Process Improvement Leader position to accelerate process and product improvements using lean techniques and A3 methodology.
- Upgraded engineering from 2D to 3D solid modeling.
- Skilled at pandemic preparations and planning. Implemented safety enhancements to satisfy OSHA 3990 Covid 19 guidelines.
- Developed & implemented SIOP methodology
- Implemented Inventory Reduction plans achieving a 50% increase in Turns.
- Successfully led a culture change resulting in a 75% reduction in labor turnover.
Composite Rebar TechnologiesVP of Operations
Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2017Madison, Wisconsin AreaComposite Rebar Technologies, Inc. (“CRT”) is an Angel/Series A round investment stage company that has developed a unique hollow fiber reinforced polymer (“FRP”) composite reinforcing bar (“Rebar”) product and the process to produce it. The product will be used as a superior, long-life replacement for steel rebar in the concrete construction industry, due to its greater strength, light weight, and non-corroding characteristics.
- Coordinated production requirements with multiple contract manufacturers.
- Implemented advanced technology & development of patentable products and processes - Startup of $1M of customized, proprietary equipment and profitable production of unique FRP products (LongLife dowel bars, Hollow rebar) for concrete reinforcement projects
- Developed strategic direction for advancing new products and technologies, supporting business plans
ANGI Energy Systems, Inc.Vice President of Operations
Feb. 2012 - Dec. 2014Janesville, Wisconsin, United StatesANGI Energy Systems, Inc. is a U.S.-based, ETO/BTO manufacturer of natural gas compression fueling & dispensing equipment & systems and an elite integrator of CNG system design. As VP Operations, I reported to the owners and managed all facets of manufacturing, material supply, maintenance, training, manufacturing support, material control, continuous improvement, quality and scheduling for a 212,000 sq. ft. facility - Relocated facility to a larger footprint; increasing productivity and doubling throughput.
- Implemented lean flow concepts realizing 25% labor reduction and 50% lead-time reduction - Improved service levels to highest levels in company history
- Implemented strong quality awareness and pareto-approach to defect reduction
- Oversaw reduction of material costs of $1M+ per year
- Implemented the office of Continuous Improvement and developed $2M of savings in year 1
Stoughton Trailers, LLCVP of Manufacturing
Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2011Stoughton, WIStoughton Trailers, LLC is a high quality manufacturer of long lasting semi trailers, grain haulers and intermodal products. Managed all facets of manufacturing, material supply, maintenance, training, manufacturing support, material control, and scheduling for a multi-plant facility. Responsible for over 500 employees in 1million square feet of facilities. Enhanced a continuous improvement program, implemented lean principles to increase productivity, improved service levels, introduced new products, recruited additional management talent, and reopened idled facilities to support growth in sales.
Handy, A Division of Janco Industries, Inc.President & CEO
Nov. 2008 - Aug. 2010Reporting to the BOD and having full P&L responsibility for a $10M / 50 employee company; directing sales, operations, financial and administrative functions. Actively leading a turnaround of all business aspects to restore profitability at reduced post-recession revenue levels, and implement a strategic plan to grow revenue at higher profitability levels.
RathGibsonVP & GM
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2008Janesville, Wisconsin, United StatesReporting to the President / CEO and having P&L responsibility for a $200M / 150 employee private equity owned business unit, directed manufacturing (stainless & nickel-alloy steels), purchasing, inventory control, materials management, quality control, shipping, warehousing, distribution, budgeting and capital expenditures. - Operated effectively in a private equity-owned environment by delivering measurable results year over year.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement that yielded significant increases in profitability, productivity, service and quality.
- Delivered $3 million of annualized margin improvements, implemented lean manufacturing driving productivity, quality and service improvements
- Increased inventory turns from 6 to 12 on $22M of raw material. - Introduced new manufacturing technology that achieved 250% productivity increase.
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