A Senior Level Manufacturing Operations Manager with international experience in Pacific Rim countries in the production and/or raw material sourcing. Experienced in contract preparation, negotiation, procurement, production planning and control. "Hands-on" manager in the areas of facilities planning, manufacturing systems development and implementation (MRPII, JIT, Cell & Synchronous/Pull). Experienced in the development of state-of-the-art manufacturing from scratch or revitalizing existing production facilities using TQM methods and CNC, FMS, SMT, AI and ATE equipment. Possess a unique ability to rapidly form teams and spark ideas.