Global Operations Executive expert at assessing organizational needs and culture to develop high-impact initiatives that create operational

efficiencies, facili tate growth, and consistently reverse counter-productive trends. Demonstrated ab ility to engage stakeholders across the value-chain to create collaborative solu tions in various industries and countries. Exceptional record in managing supply chain, manufacturing and restructuring operations, while improving quality syst ems and maintaining regulatory compliance. Hands-on leader, adept at coalescing and inspiring cross-functional teams to exceed expectations in complex environme nts. Extensive experience on six continents. Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing creden tials. Open to relocation or expat assignment. Strategy & Planning - Developed and implemented operations strategy for six manu facturing sites with approximately 2000 employees - located in China, Ireland, M exico, Philippines, Singapore and the US; and three contract manufacturing facil ities located in France, Indonesia and South Africa. Conceived, created and impl emented a global manufacturing network where none previously existed, and develo ped the functional structure to support the manufacturing base. Supply Chain and Logistics - Created and implemented a four-year supply chain st rategy, including improvements to supply chain management processes, manufacturi ng, distribution and transportation network - resulting in cost savings of over $15M. Manufacturing and Distribution - Led and built a new manufacturing facility ($18 0M) in Singapore, as a Greenfield site, which started on-time, in-budget and wit h no re-engineering required. Developed and initiated an alternative inventory r eduction program positively impacting forecasts, SKU reduction, customer-service levels, and reducing inventory by $19.8M (23%) for FY07. Cost Reduction/Lean Initiatives - Improved customer service levels to 99% and lo wered cost of goods by establishing a dedicated initiative at each manufacturing site and realigning product sourcing. Increased gross margin by $12M despite in flationary pressure and exchange rate fluctuations by implementing cost reductio n initiatives and cost management programs. Global Sourcing Solutions - Created sourcing strategy, which included timeline, country specific analysis, macroeconomic analysis, operational attractiveness, c ountry specific industry capabilities and geographic dependent factors. This was in preparation for the determination of a Greenfield site or possible JV. Devel oped and implemented a new sourcing strategy for material previously procured fr om the US, China and Brazil by developing a vendor base in Mexico with savings o f $1.5M per year. Core Competencies that Drive Results * * * * * * * * * * Logistics and Operational Efficiencies Multi-site P/L Responsibility/Budgeting FDA/Regulatory Compliance MRP/JD Edwards Oracle New Product Development/R&D Vendor Negotiations/Relations Multi-cultural Change Management Door-to-Door Plant Management Six-Sigma/Lean/ISO 9000 Team Mentoring/Development