Andrew Watson Email & Phone Number

Mountain View, CA, US

Ensuring the efficient and smooth execution of Manufacturing Operations in SE US, MX, and EU to produce the hardware that powers the Cloud.

Mountain View, CA, US

Globally deploy, maintain, and continuously improve the next big thing.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Launched new 400,000 sf manufacturing facility consisting of injection molding, fully automated paintline, and assembly and sequencing to support two GM assembly plants with 700 employees.- Successfully launched or transferred 10 fascias programs in the first year of operation.- Reviewed monthly financial results to align operation targets and financial.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Launched new startup facility from empty building to full production by managing and coordinating a multifunction group of technical, salary, and hourly employees. - Conducted bi-weekly launch readiness meetings to address timing and open issues surrounding program transfers, program launches and facility startup.- Successfully transferred three existing.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Responsible for the day to day operations of all 2nd shift Assembly Department activities- Generated and presented monthly KOI metrics along with continuous improvement action plans- Created numerous training modules to develop new team leaders in the areas of Magna Culture, Leadership, Communication, and Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Managed a department comprised of production, process engineering, and facility engineering which included 150 team members with 4 direct reports and full maintenance responsibility- Held bi-weekly production meetings to review all KOIs with production area group leaders and shift managers- Developed and implemented a layout change which reduced overtime.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Responsible for the upkeep and continuous improvement of all aspects of an assembly and sequencing operation that includes over thirty punch and assembly presses, robot cells, ultrasonic welders, and assembly conveyors across two facilities totaling 180k ft2.- Designed and implemented a spare parts and preventative maintenance program that passed TS16949.

Aurora, Ontario, CA

- Responsible for the continuous improvement and maintenance of all facilities.- Participate in the preparation of quotations for new business by analyzing the needs of the facility to handle the increased production demands.- Prepare, quote, manage, and implement a wide variety of improvement projects, including capital projects, throughout the plant..

US

I taught several classes in the Engineering and Manufacturing Dept.

Dallas, TX, US

Bsme, Mechaical Engineering

Mba, General Studies

Mba, Finance, Operations Management