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Responsible for S&OP including raw material sourcing, planning/scheduling, customer service, shipping, warehouse operations and logistics. Coordinated raw material cost reduction activities. Led transportation activities including coordination with OEMS, internal movements and suppliers

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Responsible for the operations in an injection molding facility serving the automotive and commercial industries. Managed financial requirements and budgets for all operational aspects (labor, material consumption, packaging, etc.). Established standards for material, cycle times and labor

Responsible for the operation and P&L of multiple US-based facilities within Camoplast, Inc. Serving the automotive, agricultural and appliance industries, these facilities include blow and injection molding, as well as a mold and tool manufacturing location.

Organized management, operational and technical structure to facilitate the building and start-up of a 30+M gpy alternative fuels facility. Reviewed and selected technology partner and negotiated pricing scenarios with several feedstock suppliers.Assembled a cross-functional team to address all constructiona nd engineering aspects including Connestoga-Rovers (CRA), Buckeye Pipeline, and Technichem. State and local support was obtained through the involvement of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Port Directors of Chicago and Detroit and local city leaders.

Responsible for all aspects of the P&L for this multi-site, Tier I operation providing Blow Molded products for Automotive customers such as Asmo, Mitsubishi, GM, Ford and Chrysler. DBM Technologies, LLC manufactured and marketed blow molded plastic, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), and interior parts. Its products include HVAC, floor, console, and heater ducts; temporary fuel tanks; front end modules; radiator and charged air cooler assemblies; resonators; brake cooling ducts; interior trims and knee bolsters.

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Directed multiple operating units in a facility producing 7.5M dozen golf balls per year. Directed analysis and resolution of internal quality issues. Implemented a comprehensive documentation and re-training effort, based on a personal accountability philosophy. Led productivity efforts resulting in a 25% improvement in uptime and 30% in yield.• Improved safety performance through daily “tool box” meeting, in-depth ANSI requirement audit, LOTO rejuvenation and focused maintenance.• Reduced customer nonconformance 80% in one year.• Reduced scrap by 50% and X-out generation by 90% over previous year through focused effort on training, preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades.• Improved delivery and mix performance from 91% to 99% by improving performance in paint department and through a focus on change management and new product introduction.

Levallois-Perret, Ile-De-France, Fr

Full P&L responsibility for $150M Fuel System manufacturing facilities in South Bend, In and Adrian Michigan. Facility also produced high performance intake manifolds using lost core methods. Supplied General Motors, Chrysler and Borg-Warners.

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Riyadh, Sa

Directed process engineering and facility improvement requirements in chemical and extrusion operations producing advanced thermoplastic resins. Comprehensive background producing and controlling toxic gases and strong acids. Established zero-based operations and raw material budgets of $8M-$50M. Responsible for unit expansions from inception through start-up, including project scope definition, funding approval, management of engineering and contractors, and technician training. Headed environmental, safety and productivity programs while emphasizing technician ownership of the results.