Gary Leger

• Managed two departments with eight personnel, ensuring efficient production of cable, wire harness, and machine shop products.
• Oversaw operations of four staff members in machine shop, upholding high operational standards.
• Scheduled weekly tasks using a matrix to align resources with production goals.
• Provided performance feedback targeting quality and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborated with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Quality Assurance to address failures.
• Reviewed product support documentation for accuracy, including work orders and associated materials.
• Tracked weekly productivity metrics and adjusted staffing levels to meet production demands.
• Handled hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions to enhance workforce productivity.

• Managed a team of 29 personnel, ensuring optimal line efficiency and daily production attainment.
• Utilized software programs ZTS, MES, Agile, and Workday for streamlined operations.
• Directed distribution processes while monitoring daily inputs and outputs to minimize overtime.
• Ensured materials followed FIFO usage on production lines to optimize workflow.
• Identified product quality issues and implemented solutions through process and procedural changes.
• Collaborated with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance for failure resolution.
• Maintained employee training records and facilitated cross-training for operational coverage.
• Oversaw compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Managed team of 6 personnel for assembly of KLA and Zygo systems along with logistics for linear bearings, carriages, and rail cutting per customer specifications.
• Ensured production orders met customer specifications through rigorous quality checks.
• Planned daily work order schedules to guarantee timely delivery of products.
• Motivated team to consistently achieve and surpass daily performance targets.
• Purchased and received materials using SAP software; confirmed shipments to facilitate on-time order completion.
• Implemented new procedures and SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversaw raw material inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Led Quality department, drafting corrective action requests for material issues and coordinating resolutions with vendors.

• Manage a team of 13 people.
• Ensure finished product conforms to specifications.
• Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters.
• Drive and motivate team to meet and exceed daily targets and deadlines.
• Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability.
• Follow the company GMP’s.
• Complete Date Code and Label checks.
• Report Downtime to maintenance in a timely manner.
• Manage ERP system transactions.
• Manage inventory of raw material.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.
• Implement (GMP, ISO and 5S standards).

• Custom manufacturing of large integrated units using blueprints.
• Assemble wiring harnesses, drilling and tapping holes, and soldering.
• Breakdown of units for shipment.
• Travel to customer sites for installation.

• Supervised production staff of 48+ electromechanical assemblers for functional testing and packaging of 700-00855 Robotic G-Drive units.
• Ensured maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting of a 10-station assembly line.
• Supported company objectives while consistently meeting daily production goals.
• Cross-trained employees and maintained training records in Production training matrix.
• Collaborated with engineers to conduct time studies, enhancing cycle times and assembly processes.
• Managed hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews of employees.
• Applied extensive knowledge of Lean MFG principles within medical, electrical, and mechanical industries, adhering to GMP, ISO, and 5S standards.
• Utilized various software programs including Agile, Proplanner, and Oracle to streamline operations.

· Executed custom manufacturing of large integrated units based on blueprints.

Assembled wiring harnesses, drilled and tapped holes, and performed soldering tasks.

Facilitated breakdown of units for efficient shipment.

Traveled to customer sites for installation and setup activities.

• Executed full implementation of visual tools, including Foreman's Dispatch and Backlog Reports.
• Identified and resolved problematic work orders to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Trained employees on operational procedures and best practices for excellence.
• Managed availability and functionality of tools and equipment for task completion.
• Led lean initiatives by continuously improving processes and eliminating waste.
• Supported company objectives through effective team collaboration.
• Ensured adherence to quality requirements while meeting delivery schedules.
• Assisted Production Manager in maintaining work standards and providing performance feedback.

• Supervised production staff of 50+ machine operators and line assemblers in high-volume electromechanical assembly.
• Ensured maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting of automated assembly equipment and manual labor lines to meet quality objectives.
• Developed capacity and resource plans, including work assignments, training programs, and cost management strategies.
• Managed hiring, termination, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Applied extensive experience in lean manufacturing within medical and pharmaceutical production environments (cGMP & ISO).
• Trained personnel on troubleshooting new automated assembly robots during a six-month implementation period.
• Mastered complex technologies and efficiency metrics to drive high-speed assembly installations.
• Implemented third shift operations, increasing product throughput by 35% while maintaining quality standards.

• Supervised and delegated tasks to 7 employees for optimal productivity.
• Developed and tested quantum sniffer bomb detection units to enhance safety measures.
• Inspected, repaired, and redesigned production machinery to increase efficiency.
• Collaborated with machine shop to upgrade quartz cutting equipment for improved performance.
• Authored Engineering Change Notices and procedures for inspection processes.
• Utilized quartz cutting machine, seed sorter, laser welding tools, micrometers, and calipers effectively.