SR. MANAGER

Top Management

Effective leader with over 30 years of manufacturing experience, and 20 plus years of
management experience. Results driven, with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to
successfully implement Lean Manufacturing Principles. Domestic & International project
management experience.

Due to the 2020 COVID-19 crisis, Oakley was forced into a layoff, and reorganization. As a
result, my position as Director Manufacturing was eliminated. I was given a new opportunity to
join the HR team, still supporting the manufacturing operation.

My passion is leading teams, driving change that deliver positive results for the
organization and team, while helping others to grow in their career. I am extremely grateful for the
opportunity Oakley has provided, but I am seeking new opportunities within an operation
management role.


• Lean Manufacturing Practices	• Operations Management	• Cross Functional Leader

• Site Safety	• Budgeting & Cost Savings	• Inventory Control

• Process Control	• Training & Development	• Visual Management

HR point of contact for entire Finish Goods production & Quality groups, totaling 500 plus
associates

• COVID-19 Case Management: Provide a thorough symptom screening intake, ensuring all
questions are properly discussed, and information provided is clear and concise. Complete
follow up calls, and follow the Company's return to work policies and procedures

• Partner with EH&S to ensure all new COVID-19 policies and procedures are deployed and appropriate training is conducted

• Effectively and efficiently conduct workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
investigations, which includes partnerships with other HRBP, Production Supervisions,
Operation Management, & Sr. Management
• Strategically develop investigation plans, conduct in-depth interviews, while formalizing an
investigation summary and conclusion report

• Wage analysis and recommendation for new hires and internal workforce

Manage the day-to-day US operations, and expanded the growth of the business,
internationally

• Implemented & supported three international prescription manufacturing sites: Ireland,
Japan, & Brazil

• 2001 US annual volumes: 24,000 units; 2015 US annual volumes: 302,000 units; 2016 US
annual volumes: trending to close at 330,000 units

• Took operation from a single shift, to a three shift 24/5 operation

• Improved service over a 12-month period (2001 - 2002), from a 25-day lead-time to 95%
completed within 3 days

• 2016 Implemented process controls, resulting in 50% scrap reduction, while reducing the overall cost per unit by $9.06

PRODUCTION MANAGER

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