- Evaluated the location, planned, constructed, and started up a new CD Manufacturing facility, including Packaging, Kitting and Fulfillment Operations, in Sparks, NV. The Project included: Lease of building, obtaining necessary building and business permits, purchase of necessary equipment and infrastructure, selection and training of local personnel, staying within the assigned Project Budget.
- Assisted the President & CEO in development of new business opportunities (e.g. filmed product, DVD, West Coast opportunities, etc.) as well as with SAP projects.
- Developed strategy to ensure sufficient production capacity for the entire company.
- Reduced inventory and manufacturing lead-times and costs, guaranteeing on time deliveries.
- Ensured optimum utilization of labor and equipment throughout the company, along with fulfillment rates.
- Developed production schedules and priorities for all manufacturing areas.
- Planned, constructed and oversaw startup of CD manufacturing facility in Weaverville, NC and increased its CD capacity to more than 200M in a three years period while staying within the assigned budget.
- Developed strategy to improve Production Process/Productivity as well as Budget and Cost Controls.
- Established production procedures and production priorities; coordinated production and ISO 9000 registration activities.
- Reviewed and analyzed production reports to determine any non-conformity or operation problems; revised production schedules and priorities as a result of operating problems or equipment failures.
