Howard Furstein

About Howard Furstein

Driving comprehensive enterprise structural evolution…dynamic leadership development…

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations - Core Wall Decor

   Sensaria

   Dec 2022 — Present

   Focused on the fundamentals across six U.S manufacturing sites - top tier quality, training & development, Managing for Daily Improvement, and sensible cost control- Every day is an opportunity to exceed customer expectations, and we measure ourselves accordingly. We drive that goal internally via strong, cross-functional relationships and crisp, clear, proactive communication and problem-solving- Driving safety, housekeeping, and 5S as core competencies. We will be “Customer Ready” each and every day- We cherish our front-line workforce and strive to create an enjoyable and rewarding environment. There’s a career path available for anyone who elects to engage it- Jumpstarting comprehensive asset management and proactive maintenance program- Every project is chartered, tasks are tracked, and gains are maintained. If we invest time and money in delivering a key business objective, we intend to keep it- Enterprise contracting lead. Law degree enables rigorous contract negotiation, management, and administration. I speak the language of operations, supply chain and legal. Areas of Specialization Include- Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning - Comprehensive Safe Spaces - Sales and Service Alignment - Leveraging Site Synergies - Continuous Improvement - Leadership Development - Employee Engagement - Voice of the Customer - Organizational Agility - ERP Implementation - Six Sigma

Education

• Charlotte School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Class of 2013

  2009 — 2013

• Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

  MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Small Business Management
• Procurement
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Communication
• Coaching
• Account Management
• Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Management
• Executive Leadership
• Team Building
• Mentoring
• Nonprofit Management
• Talent Management
• Six Sigma
• Negotiation
• Mrp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Time Management
• New Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Manufacturing
• Contract Negotiation
• Organizational Leadership