Began Career in Manufacturing:
Materials Manager: designed and implemented first Just-in-time, sequenced ordering/production system.
Quality Manager: designed and implemented first use of "lean" based tools and systems.
Part of three person team responsible for establishing sequenced assembly plants in four states.
Quality Manager: designed and implemented first use of "lean" based tools and systems.
Part of three person team responsible for establishing sequenced assembly plants in four states.
- Performed all duties from: (Quite an education in management and leadership)
- Site procurement
- Human Resource Staffing
- Materials/Manufacturing/Engineering/Quality system design and implementation.
The journey continues:
Program Manager: Designed quality and manufacturing systems for the just-in-time assembly of anti-lock brake valves. Customer liaison.
Developed and implemented training programs for all corporate and plant personnel.
Developed and implemented training programs for all corporate and plant personnel.
Cultural development:
Multi-plant General Manager, with full Profit and Loss responsibility.
Changed culture from a family owned, one voice corporation, to a team-based, "voice of the customer" organization.
Started "self-managed" work teams in all facets of the operation, which resulted in profit and customer service records.
Largest accomplishment was the in-house development of true leader/managers. These folks had innovative ideas and methodologies, which were previously ignored or dissuaded. It is amazing what innovation comes from simply talking to people, and asking for input.
Changed culture from a family owned, one voice corporation, to a team-based, "voice of the customer" organization.
Started "self-managed" work teams in all facets of the operation, which resulted in profit and customer service records.
Largest accomplishment was the in-house development of true leader/managers. These folks had innovative ideas and methodologies, which were previously ignored or dissuaded. It is amazing what innovation comes from simply talking to people, and asking for input.
DBL Consulting and Coaching:
Consultant/Mentor/Coach:
- Provide guidance and assistance with organizational "turn arounds", system design and development, training programs, etc...
- Specializing in young or first time entrepreneur business planning.
- Offer all students assistance in the development, review, and critique of proposed business plans.
- Previous student plans have won competitions, and resulted in ongoing businesses.