James Owens

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Vice President Operations @ Eaton
Milford Charter Township, MI, US
James Owens's Location
Milford, Michigan, United States, United States
About James Owens

Accomplished and results driven Change Agent Leader with a proven record of performance and accomplishments in large scale fast paced, global organizations. Highly effective in identifying organizational opportunities to leverage and implement significant operational optimization and improvements. Extensive experience in all facets of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Enterprise Implementation. Skilled in maximizing resources and implementing efficient Manufacturing Operations. An energizing, supportive leader providing strong focus and direction with a passion for achievement.Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Enterprise, Global Operations, Material Flow System Implementation, Operational and Quality Systems Implementation and Improvement, Productivity Improvements, Change Agent, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Transmission and Engine Operations, Automotive, Benchmarking, Strategy & Business Plan Deployment, Concept Development, Consulting, Directing, Engineering & Operations Management, Optimization, Project & Team Management, Quality, Strategy, Supply Chain

James Owens's Current Company Details
Eaton

Eaton

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Vice President Operations
Milford Charter Township, MI, US
Employees:
8
James Owens Work Experience Details
  • Eaton
    Vice President Operations
    Eaton
    Milford Charter Township, Mi, Us
  • Eaton
    Vice President Operations
    Eaton Mar 2020 - Present
    Dublin, Ireland, Ie
  • Aptiv
    Director Global Operations - Aptiv Connection Systems
    Aptiv Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
  • Delphi
    Director Of Operations - North & Central America - Dcs/Dec
    Delphi May 2014 - Apr 2016
    Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb
    Oversight for Manufacturing Operations- 11 sites among US, Mexico, Honduras- 13 distinct P&Ls- 1.06 Billion Revenue
  • Borg Warner Automotive
    Plant Manager
    Borg Warner Automotive Jul 2012 - May 2014
    Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us
    Plant Manager - Transmission Systems - ControlsGlobal Automotive Supplier - OE, Aftermarket, Service Full P&L Responsibilities , New Business Growth
  • Te Connectivity
    Global Director - Assembly & Automation
    Te Connectivity Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
    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)
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Director (Executive)
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Feb 2010 - Sep 2010
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Director (Executive) - Global M.E. And I.E.
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Apr 2008 - Feb 2010
    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
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Assistant Plant Manager (Executive)
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Jan 2006 - Apr 2008
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Plant Manager
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Apr 2003 - Jan 2006
    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
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Manager - Lean Manufacturing Engineering And Quality Systems
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing May 2001 - Mar 2003
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Manager - Lean Manufacturing Engineering
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Jun 1999 - Mar 2003
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Manager - Quality, Manufacturing & Reliability Engineering
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Feb 1997 - Jun 1999
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Lean Manufacturing Implementation Leader
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Sep 1994 - Feb 1997
    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.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Manufacturing Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Jul 1993 - Aug 1994
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Concurrent role as Manufacturing Engineer and Production Supervisor during redesign of divisional production department.
  • General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing
    Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
    General Motors - Vehicle Manufacturing Oct 1990 - Jun 1993
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
  • Indiana Precision Technology (Subsidiary Of Honda Of America)
    Staff Manufacturing Engineer
    Indiana Precision Technology (Subsidiary Of Honda Of America) May 1989 - Oct 1990
    Active participation in "Greenfield" launch of new Japanese Automotive Component factory producing the Honda Accord Program Fuel Injection System & Manifold Assembly Systems.
  • Biddle Manufacturing Company
    Quality Technician/Cnc Lathe Operator
    Biddle Manufacturing Company Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

James Owens Skills

Global Operations Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Automotive Supply Chain Organizational Development Mentoring Optimization Strategy Development Global Management Start Up Operations Operations Management Internal Combustion Engines Plant Management Industrial Engineering Quality Management Quality Systems Electronics Manufacturing Process Automation Change Leadership Suppliers Development Cost Reduction Business In China Capital Budgeting Fiber Optics Continuous Improvement Toyota Production System Engineering Supplier Quality Manufacturing Fmea Root Cause Analysis Quality System Value Stream Mapping Program Management Apqp Manufacturing Operations Management Ppap Dmaic 5s Spc Strategy Start Ups Change Management

James Owens Education Details

  • Purdue University
    Purdue University
    Mechanical Engineering Technology

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