
General Manager & VP of Operations at Smartrac Technology (RFID Technology)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

General Manager & VP of Operations at Smartrac Technology (RFID Technology)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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I am a Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Change Agent. I have successfully led the transition of multiple firms from under perfoming to “world class” utilizing lean / six sigma methodologies along with a focus on cost controls, quality, customer service and revenue growth. My Multi-site Manufacturing Operations expertise combined with Sales, Quality, Materials, Engineering, Distribution and Finance/P&L experience provides the foundation required to be effective in challenging / transitional operations. I am a “hands-on” leader, process focused with a preference for team based management approaches. Processes managed include Metals (machining & fabrication), Plastics (blown & extruded) and Electronics (PCB, Substrates & assembly).
I develop an operating rhythm and a manufacturing cadence that focus on execution and positive results.
Positions of interest include General Management, Senior Operations Management (COO/ VP / Director) and Corporate Level Lean / Strategy Deployment positions.
I am skilled in Lean Manufacturing, Black Belt Six Sigma Certified, Process improvement specialist, and have over 16 years developing self-directed, strong, skilled teams. I would invite you to speak with me in more detail on how I can assist you. (ERP/MRP: Oracle, SAP, Made 2 Manage, BAAN) battery manufacturing, both Thynol Chloride and Li-Ion battery manufacturing, rugged computers, RFID, LCD LED Display assembly, optic assembly. Management Analyst that drives results.
Feel Free to contact me: georgecmurray@hotmail.com-Cell Phone 781-801-5208
George Murray, George Muray, George Murry, George C Muray, George C Murry, Superman, Turnaround Specialist
Change Management, Supply Chain, Green Belt Six Sigma, 5S, 7S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Black Belt, Cellular Manufacturing, 5Y, 5 Why, SMED, just-in-time, JIT, TQM, visual management, Continuous Improvement, worldclass, DOE, Design of Experiments, kaizen, FMEA, Value stream mapping, process map, flow, kanban, Management Consulting, DMAIC, TAKT Time, Poka Yoke, Mistake Proofing, pull system, TPS, Toyota, Coaching, Mentor, Mentoring, Teaching, Training, Leader, start ups, startups, minitab.
(Public Company; SM7; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
Responsible for the entire North American Operations of Smartrac-US in the development, design, and manufacturing of RFID inlays for global and government customers.