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Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

● Responsible for leading the plant launch electrical team for the new all-electric Cadillac Lyriq● Responsible for Electrical Bill of Operations implementation from Pre-Production to Start of Regular Production

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

● Provide planning and direction for Final Process Personnel consisting of Body, Paint and General Assembly ● Work closely with plant leadership on quality and throughput issues that are affecting the plant while providing input and feedback for timely resolution and effective countermeasures● Work with Industrial and Quality engineering to address issues that are affecting plant quality metrics and establish permanent corrective action.

Spring Hill, Tennessee

● Lead and set direction for the General Assembly Plant Issue Team (PIT) for the Launch of the Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, and Cadillac XT5● Direct PIT meetings with colleagues and senior management within Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, and Mechanical engineering to support, track, review, and escalate open build issues and their resolution in a timely manner ● Lead build events through all levels of launch execution from Pre-Production Operations through Start of Regular… Show more ● Lead and set direction for the General Assembly Plant Issue Team (PIT) for the Launch of the Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, and Cadillac XT5● Direct PIT meetings with colleagues and senior management within Manufacturing, Industrial, Quality, and Mechanical engineering to support, track, review, and escalate open build issues and their resolution in a timely manner ● Lead build events through all levels of launch execution from Pre-Production Operations through Start of Regular Production● Provide guidance and direction for Design Engineering for manufacturing feasibility and efficient manufacturing processes● Provide launch operations readiness through station-by-station auditing and countermeasure tracking ● Provide “operator specific” training for new model production execution for chassis General Assembly● Responsible for the textbook and uniform execution of the program deliverables within General Assembly ● Led General Assembly planning and implementation of a Small Overlap Front structural plate that helped earn the first IIHS top safety pick plus designation for an American made vehicle. Show less

Spring Hill, Tennessee

● Supervised the activities of departmental operations within multiple areas of production including Paint, General Assembly, and Quality● Achieved production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing principles● Developed direct reports and coached elements of continuous improvement within department ● Built and maintained good working relationships with employees, union, and management ● Assisted in launching multiple new vehicles in various… Show more ● Supervised the activities of departmental operations within multiple areas of production including Paint, General Assembly, and Quality● Achieved production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing principles● Developed direct reports and coached elements of continuous improvement within department ● Built and maintained good working relationships with employees, union, and management ● Assisted in launching multiple new vehicles in various departments through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives Show less

Shelbyville, Tn

Supervise the day-to-day activities of departmental operations and personnel to meet established production, quality control and safety standards.Manage over 120 production employees in a fast-paced environment.Maintain and orchestrate a rolling inventory of multiple products.Develop and implement new techniques for maximum yield of product.

Masters Of Science In Lean Manufacturing

Political Science, Russian

Activities and Societies: Sewanee Football Team, ATO.

Diploma