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Summary
This Experienced Interim Executive & Consultant is an accomplished technology manufacturing leader with a proven track record of scaling operations from pilot to production across diverse organizational and geographical boundaries.He is adept at negotiation, creative thinking, and analytical problem-solving and driving operational excellence through innovative process improvements and lean manufacturing principles. This Experienced Interim Executive & Consultant has consistently delivered projects ahead of schedule and budget, maintaining a steadfast focus on exceptional results. Wayez has worked for both large established companies and small startup companies. Heis skilled in meeting stringent quality, and cost demands across the supply chain. Wayez has implemented best practices to transform organizations fromR&D/pilot operations to achieving world-class performance.
Highlights
- P&L Management /CapEx/OpEx
- M&A diligence and integration
- Lean Manufacturing
- New Product Introduction
- Productivity Improvement
- Process ramp and scale-up
- TeamLeadership
- Supply Chain Management
- ChemicalPlantManagement
- Quality Management Systems
Relevant Accomplishments
- Indoor photovoltaic cells 50,000 sqft~$50M Cap Ex for start-up company in Bay Area, CA.Installed new production equipment to scale pilot operation and ramped head count to 40 personnel and operation to 5x16over 9 months.Developed and executed on KPIs and dashboards to maintain investor confidence.
- Vertical cavity surface emitter laser semiconductor devices 700,000 sqft,~$300s M Cap Ex for a new business opportunity in Dallas, TX.Ramped from 1 to 300+ employees to support Apple on multiple generations of products. Managed warehouse and logistics to achieved 99+% inventory accuracy on 7000+ parts with supply chain. Maintained continuous operations throughout theCovid-19pandemic.Displaced incumbent supplier, leading to merger and acquisition.
- Epitaxial wafer manufacturing 50,000 sqft for business scale-up opportunity in Boston, MA and Taiwan.Ramped output 300%with 20% incremental capital expenditure over 2 years.Coordinated process transfers across multiple geographical locations. The business went from loss to profitability resulting in a~$50M acquisition.
- Operations Turn-Around / Productivity Improvements.Achieved improvement in product yield, elevating it from 20% to above 90% across multiple product generations on multi-step operations. Implemented robust process optimization strategies, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions to enhance product quality and yield.Conducted comprehensive process capability analysis to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of key manufacturing processes.Utilized statistical methods and data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and implement process capability improvement.
- Business Transformation. Took an organization that was focused on constant tinkering and burning$Ms cash and missing commits and created a manufacturing power house by limiting science experiments and focusing on volume opportunities. Developed cost models and projections to drive the mindset change. Implemented manufacturing executing systems and dashboards to track asset utilization and performance. This resulted in profitability, 100% on-time delivery to end customer with supplier recognition awards
- Facilities Consolidation/Cost Savings. Successfully negotiated and developed a coordinated operating model, resulting in significant annual savings of $15 million with 7000 sqft space reduction. Implemented streamlined processes and optimized resource utilization, improving operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and performance integrating several newly acquired product lines.
- Hands-on Leadership. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, such as Kaizen events and Gemba walks, to drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Encouraged employee involvement and engagement, leading to enhanced problem-solving capabilities and increased efficiency across the organization. Improved workflow cycle times by over 200% and reduced yield loss by over 80% for high-value operations. Implemented structured problem-solving methods, such as the 8D approach, and provided comprehensive training to cross-functional teams across 4-shifts.
- Compliance. Supported multiple facilities working with hazardous chemicals in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Prioritized employee safety and welfare by spearheading chemical site safety initiatives. Through proactive measures and comprehensive safety programs, achieved record of zero recordable incidents, ensuring a secure and healthy work environment for all personnel. Implemented waste reduction efforts to reduce environmental impact
Roles
- Vice President of Manufacturing
- Director of Operations
- Vice President ofOperations
- Vice President of Engineering
- Manager
- Systems Engineer
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