Manufacturing Director of Operations

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Candidate No.
951536

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 951536

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE | QUALITY, LOGISTICS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Core Expertise

  • Enterprise logistics governance across high-volume, multi-site distribution networks.
  • Operational transformation using Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, RCA, and CAPA.
  • P&L and capital stewardship for budgets exceeding $15M.
  • Quality systems leadership with ISO, OSHA and HSE compliance management.
  • Labor relations and workforce strategy in unionized manufacturing environments.

Project Background

  • Delivered $2M–$3M in annual cost savings via process reengineering and resource optimization.
  • Raised network operational performance from 95% to 98% using standardized KPIs and dashboards.
  • Sustained 99% on-time delivery by stabilizing supply chain flow and vendor controls.
  • Led capital planning and maintenance programs supporting fleet and facility readiness.
  • Reduced operational waste 15% through Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects and DMAIC.

Key Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma | DMAIC | RCA | CAPA
  • ERP: SAP | Oracle
  • Data & BI: Tableau | KPI dashboards
  • Quality: APQP | PPAP | FMEA | ISO lead auditing
  • Supply chain & logistics optimization | Vendor management
  • Labor relations | Unionized workforce strategy | Team development

Education

  • M.A., Applied Communication Theory & Methodology — Cleveland State University
  • B.A., Communication; History & Philosophy — Cleveland State University

Awards & Recognition

  • Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification
  • ISO Lead Auditor certification
  • State-level private investigator / security license

Why Interview this Candidate?

Brings 20+ years leading multi-site manufacturing and logistics operations with measurable outcomes in cost, quality, and delivery. Proven record implementing Lean Six Sigma transformations, sustaining 99% on-time delivery, and maintaining ISO/HSE compliance. Data-driven leader who scales operations, strengthens vendor controls, and builds high-performance teams.

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