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Milford Charter Township, Mi, Us

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Oversight for Manufacturing Operations- 11 sites among US, Mexico, Honduras- 13 distinct P&Ls- 1.06 Billion Revenue

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Plant Manager - Transmission Systems - ControlsGlobal Automotive Supplier - OE, Aftermarket, Service Full P&L Responsibilities , New Business Growth

Galway, Ie

Responsibilities: Create and execute a new strategy for Assembly Systems and Automation to offset raising global labor rates including those in low cost countries. Establish global manufacturing assembly standard platforms for new products in development. Execute key automation conversion platforms for “legacy” operations. This role is in support of the Global Manufacturing Footprint for all Communications & Industrial Solutions sector plants in North America, Europe, India, and China. Travel extensively to China for execution of strategy (10 Plants)

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Lordstown, Ohio vehicle assembly plant to support the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze. Aspects of this responsibility included interfacing with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Global Supply Chain organizations to ensure Lean Manufacturing initiatives deployed. Leader and developer of Lean Operations optimization business plan deployment within Body Shop, Stamping, and General Assembly Business Units.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Engine & Transmission Assembly and Test ProcessesCasting, Engine, & Transmission Industrial Engineering & LayoutElectric MotorsStrategic Business Unit Leader for all Automatic Transmission Programs in General Motors representing Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Engineering disciplines"Set Part System" Strategy Process Owner - Senior Executive Leader responsible for creating and implementing a common strategy and hierarchy to implement "Set Part Systems" into new and existing transmission and engine manufacturing operations. This process includes an analysis and implementation of an optimized Lean Manufacturing Operational Plan encompassing the interfaces of manpower, machinery, material flow, delivery methods, and quality. ∙ Planning for Programs within General Motors Engine and Transmission Product Portfolio with Capital Expenditures up to $1.5 Billion ($1,500,000,000) per Program ∙ Extensive travel (1 week of every 4) to Mexico Sites for Consultation, Direction, & "Hands on" Implementation of Strategic Initiatives

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Responsible for (2) engine plants producing (3) distinct product portfolios in Flint, MI. In this capacity I was responsible for all Safety, People, Quality, Throughput, and Cost metrics. This assignment also encompassed the successful launch of GM Powertrain's most recent engine introduction of a Global V6 Engine. The organization supplied engines to 7 Vehicle Assembly plants for 13 different vehicles. ∙ Implementation Leader of Lean Manufacturing for Site∙ Won Harbour award for Productivity under my leadership∙ Annual Operating budget of approximately $150 Million∙ Led 500+ U.A.W. Personnel and 120+ Salaried Personnel in the day to day manufacturing of multiple engine variants ∙ Annualized Production Volume of 421,000 Engines ∙ Team Concept Operation within U.A.W.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Plant Manager of a "Brownfield" conversion site, with responsibility for entire business operations, manufacturing transmission components supplying (2) Transmission Final Assembly plants, service organizations, and affiliated components plant. ∙ Annual Operating budget of approximately $50.0 Million ∙ 300+ U.A.W. Personnel, 65 Salaried Personnel ∙ Annualized Production Volume of 7,600,000 Transmission Components

Detroit, Michigan, Us

While functioning as the Lean Manufacturing Engineering Manager, I held a second (Quality) staff position previously held by another Manager. This dual role required managing a combined staff of 24 Salaried Personnel and subsequent UAW members. As the Quality Systems Manager, I was responsible for all Product Quality decisions, and the systems and the staffs that supported the daily operations to enhance metrics, leading to improved J.D. Power and warranty results.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Since the onset of the project to Launch the Start up Operations of a "Greenfield" site for the Divisional expansion of a new manufacturing facility, I was the Manager of Lean Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering. My primary functions were twofold: 1) To teach and instill the Toyota Production System methodologies and fundamentals in the manufacturing environment and operations staff; 2) To deliver the manufacturing capacity, flow, and footprint considering all manufacturing equipment and systems with the personnel balance.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Plant Staff Leadership role for the highest volume product line within Allison Transmission. I simultaneously held the positions of Quality Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the "AT540" Transmission Product.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

In this Project Leader role, I was responsible for all activities relating to the implementation of Synchronous Manufacturing (Toyota Production System) within one product line of Allison. This activity was a "Brownfield" conversion. This required a combination of developing my team management skills while utilizing my manufacturing engineering skills.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Concurrent role as Manufacturing Engineer and Production Supervisor during redesign of divisional production department.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Active participation in "Greenfield" launch of new Japanese Automotive Component factory producing the Honda Accord Program Fuel Injection System & Manifold Assembly Systems.