DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Profit-driven manufacturing executive with extensive operations, quality, plant
management, customer service and vendor relations experience. Exceptional blend
of management and technical skills with the ability to drive operational
effectiveness, achieve and maintain high-quality levels and on-time deliveries
through process enhancements and cost controls. Strict compliance with federal,
state, and local regulatory guidelines, including EPA and OSHA to provide and
maintain a safe work environment. 

Areas of Expertise:

Defense Contracts
Process Development
Financial / Forecasting
Customer Management
Negotiations
Procurement Alliances
Manufacturing Engineering
Foreign Government Interface
Technology
MRP Systems
Inventory Control
Top Quality Management

“Les has the best understanding of manufacturing, finance and accounting of any
person I’ve seen.”
Don Collum, Chief Audit Executive, Trinity Industries, Inc. 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Increased gross margins by 45% through a multi-layered solution, including cost
reductions, increased labor efficiencies, and inventory controls using integrated
MRP and accounting systems.
Implemented procedures insuring quality and on-time delivery while transferring
products from engineering to production and from US Operations to Mexico
Operations.
Hired, managed and instilled loyalty and product ownership in 150 employees in
US and Mexico, many employed with the company for 10+ years at time of sale.
Drafted Quality Manual and implemented policies that were approved by major
prime US and foreign defense contractors as well as by several automotive and
medical customers.
Drafted and implemented the Drawing Control System used to track all TOI
documentation guaranteeing a controlled manufacturing process.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager / Owner, MAJOR ENTERPRISES, LLC, Mesquite, TX 2003 – Present 
	 
Provide consulting services to manufacturers of optoelectronic devices and
assemblies.
Provide process development services to targeted industries.
Provide due diligence assistance to select companies.

Executive VP, Operations, TEXAS OPTOELECTRONICS, INC, Garland, TX 1981 – 2003   
   
	 
Oversaw multi-division company supplying components, assemblies, and contract
assembly services to military and commercial accounts with plants in both the US
and Mexico. 
Increased margins by trimming overhead, implementing labor efficiencies and
inventory controls.
Analyzed all manufacturing cost variances, both positive and negative and took
corrective action.
Instrumental in selecting and implementing an integrated MRP and accounting
system.
Developed strategic alliances with suppliers when it made economic sense.
Primary interface with major customers including contract negotiations.
Contributed to the due diligence process for potential acquisitions.
Main technical interface with customers and suppliers.
Prepared budgets and forecasts.

EDUCATION

PhD, Metallurgy and Materials Science, Case Western Reserve University,
Cleveland, OH
MS, Materials Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
BS, Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY