COO
Operational Leader
Michigan, USA
Proven leader with 10+ years of supply chain and operations experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Demonstrated ability to lead negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Project Experience
- Director, Ambe Engineering LLC
- Global Director (Supply Chain Management), Supply Chain Manager, and Production Manager, Managed Programs, LLC
- Selected and implemented organization ERP system (PLEX) to allow for increased control while expanding operations to accommodate increased customer demand.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and strategy to optimize inventory levels to mitigate pandemic induced supply chain disturbances, resulting in 96% on time fill rates.
- Program Manager, and Strategic Analyst Business Planning, Penske Vehicle Servicers
- Managed OEM automotive programs from sales/RFQ to product delivery, including low volume production runs, fleet management, plant recalls and auto show customers.
- Product Engineer/Business Develop Engineer
Impact & Achievements
- $142B Automotive OEM: Led several multi-site manufacturing assessments to evaluate operational efficiency and financial stability. Analyzed complex production and supply chain systems, identified bottlenecks, and executed improvement plans to boost quality and reduce costs.
- $184B Automotive OEM: Directed operational reviews across final assembly, powertrain, and body shops. Generated $62M in savings across four sites through optimized logistics and automation.
- $200M Machining & Fastener Manufacturing: Conducted evaluations across sites to streamline supply chain and production. Achieved 40% reduction in expedited shipping, increased profitability by 6%.
- $1B Wire Harness Tier 1: Led leadership transformation initiatives, focusing on capability building and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Industries
- Automotive
Qualifications and Skills
- Inventory Optimization
- ERP (PLEX) Implementation
- Manufacturing Operations
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Multi-Plant Leadership
- IATF16949
- Strategic Business Planning
- Executive M.B.A from Michigan State University Eli Broad School of Business
- B.A. Economics & Finance from Albion College Gerstacker Institute (Honors Business School)


















