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Multi-Plant Director of Manufacturing & Plant Operations RESULTS-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL with over 25 years Management experience Industrial Manufacturing and Automation, Food Processing, Medical Device & Plastics industries, over 20 years of which at Senior Management level with full P. & L. responsibilities. Dynamic team player and leader; interacts and communicates effectively with individuals at all levels. Skills include but not limited to: • Problem Solving • Hoshin -Kanri • Plus 1 Customer Service & Relations • AS9100 Compliance, ISO & SQF Implementation • Team Development • Labor Relations with Union contract negotiation experience • Operations / Project Management • Process Improvement /Continuous Improvement-Kaizen-Lean Mfg. Specialist • Quality Assurance • Team Facilitation • FDA- HACCP - OSHA / EH&S Safety Regulations • Total Quality Management • A3, DMAIC, PDCA, PPI, MDI & LEAN – 6 S • LSS Sigma Black Belt Project Sponsor • Vendor Relations Experience • Contract Negotiations. • Industrial Sales Professional with project quoting experience. Competencies Include: • A consummate leader and developer of people - bringing strong culture and values orientation and ensure every employee understands how they contribute to the success of the business, while working on coaching and development as needed. • Proven ability to build and develop organization and cross-department processes and scale in a high-growth environment where change is the only constant. • Data and metric-driven with the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure and the ability to anticipate operational challenges, risks, and opportunities. • Outstanding business and financial acumen. Community Activities: Former Board Member, Emcee, Festival Coordinator at Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association. Former Elected City Council Member and Planning Commissioner. Mattawan Mi. Little League Umpire and Volunteer.