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Summary
This Fractional Operations Executive & Lean Six Sigma Consultant is a strategic and results-driven operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading multi-plant operations for Fortune 500 manufacturing and supply chain organizations across North and Latin America. With expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality business strategies and change management, this Fractional Operations Executive & Lean Six Sigma Consultant has a proven track record of transforming underperforming operations into highly efficient and profitable business units. He excels at developing cross-cultural teams, optimizing supply chain strategies, and implementing disciplined process execution to deliver sustainable operational and financial results. His leadership style drives organizational growth, enhances profitability, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Highlights
- 25+ years of experience
- 15 years in Wire Harness Mfg.
- P&L Operations Management
- Strategic Business Planning
- Global Supply Chain Expertise
- Lean Sigma Expertise
- Low Volume/High Mix expertise
- Operation Turnaround via KPI’s
- Process Redesign/Change Management
- Continuous Improvement Management
- New Product Development Quality Assurance and Safety
- Contract Negotiations and Vendor Management
Relevant Accomplishments
- Developed efficiency tracking system for a Low Volume/ High Mix Harness manufacturer
- Improved service levels for Aerospace cable manufacturer from 65% to 99%, reduced inventory by 20%, and increased sales by 15% within 14 months by optimizing distribution processes and deploying enhanced third-party logistics plans.
- Successfully managed a Wire Harness business growing from $20MM to $100MM in 5 years.
- Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma training for 95% of associates across six years, resulting in 4% year-over-year productivity improvements.
- Reduced OSHA TRIR from 6.2 to 0.44 and inventory from $3.5M to 1.0M in a Tier 1 automotive operation while cutting customer defects from 53 to 4.
- Successfully turned around underperforming Brazilian operations by revamping supply chain processes, implementing Lean tools, and launching a manufacturing execution system.
- Developed more than 50 high-achieving managers and supervisors, with three promoted to plant manager roles, by fostering a unified vision and clear performance metrics.
- Increased regional sales by 18% and reduced inventories by $500K within the first year by streamlining supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Delivered $700K+ in annual savings by leading the supplier selection process and implementing 3PL providers in Central America, Puerto Rico, and Peru.
- Led cultural and operational integration for post-acquisition transitions, ensuring seamless continuity and alignment of financial controls, safety, and lean initiatives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and achieved zero lost-time accidents for 12 months at a multi-site manufacturing facility.
- Received the prestigious Industry Week Best Plant Award in 2009 for exceptional operational performance in North America.
Roles
- Director of Operations US/MX
- General Manager
- Principal Consultant
- Manufacturing Director
- Director of Supply Chain Processes and Distribution
- Multi-Site Plant Manager
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