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6505 Cogswell Rd Romulus Mi

Rawsonville Mi

Plymouth Mi

• Led all financial aspects of the 2014 Toyota Corolla Canadian Operations and the 2013 Acura MDX Instrument Panel • Responsible for sales price and manufacturing cost tracking to latest engineering levels• Coordinate invoicing for tooling, engineering/design, and prototype cost

12701 Southfield Road Detroit, Mi 48223

• Led Finance team through ERP transition from Ford legacy system to SAP to initiate the launch of incoming programs (Mustang, Expedition/Navigator) representing approximately $11 million monthly sales volume • Supervised development of Capital Appropriation Process in SAP Investment Management Module to manage capital flows for Mustang and Expedition/Navigator with $450k and $550k expenditure per program, respectively• Led development of SRM approval matrix to streamline purchasing process of non-production materials/services reflecting expenditures of approximately $400k per month• Organized efforts among Controller’s Office, Human Resources and Paycor payroll service provider to ensure accurate hourly and salary cost reporting• Managed monthly production inventory valuation process as Mustang and Expedition/Navigator programs transitioned from previous supplier

Saline Plant

• Led Finance team through ERP transition from Ford legacy system to SAP to initiate the launch of incoming programs (Mustang, Expedition/Navigator) representing approximately $11 million monthly sales volume • Supervised development of Capital Appropriation Process in SAP Investment Management Module to manage capital flows for Mustang and Expedition/Navigator with $450k and $550k expenditure per program, respectively• Led development of SRM approval matrix to streamline purchasing process of non-production materials/services reflecting expenditures of approximately $400k per month• Organized efforts among Controller’s Office, Human Resources and Paycor payroll service provider to ensure accurate hourly and salary cost reporting• Managed monthly production inventory valuation process as Mustang and Expedition/Navigator programs transitioned from previous supplier

Sheldon Road Plant

• Served as key member of Sheldon Road Plant leadership team to aid in improve labor and overhead performance by 5% ($3 million) based on a budget of $55 million through accounting accuracy diligence and implementation of cost reduction actions • Developed 2010-2015 facilities and tooling requirements for new model programs with expenditures in excess of $25 million • Identified efficiencies in Controller's Office work force, reducing required personnel by 60%, in line with reduced production volumes • Spearheaded plant-wide initiative to reduce annual overhead expenditures by 10% ($1.4 million) to meet budget objective as Co-Chair of Industrial Materials Roadmap Team

Sheldon Road Plant

• Performed sensitivity analysis on Ford F150 Climate Control system, a key driver in plant decision to address capacity issues resulting in a 39% or $2 million expenditure reduction• Analyzed sale-lease back transaction to improve cash flow performance by $400k thru asset reallocation with Orix USA• Developed initial facilities and tooling tracking matrix to identify expenditures by ledger account program, and track commitments and approvals

Sheldon Road Plant

• Developed and implemented cost savings actions involving direct and indirect labor reflecting a 9% or $2 million savings in 2004 alone while maintaining cost and quality initiatives • Trained and mentored 3 junior Industrial Engineers to aid in development and fit within organization• Launched New Business Development for the Saturn Vue, Ford 500, and Freestar heating ventilation and air conditioning lean manufacturing assembly processes representing capital expenditures of $4.5 million

Sheldon Road Plant

• Analyzed and implemented throughput improvement plan on controls produce line utilizing time studies and line trials which lead to direct labor annual cost savings of 2% or $232k • Developed cross-loading operating plan for injection mold operations, a complex system of 44 presses• Identified and removed production inhibitors for Escape climate control system line improving production throughput by 11 percentage points build to volume

• Supervised team of 20 United Auto Workers hourly personnel in the iron making production process• Ensured that ISO 9001 and 14001 certification and metrics were being adhered to by hourly personnel• Performed daily safety audits to verify compliance with corporate policies and procedures

Master, Business Administration; Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering Arts; Business And Supply Chain Management