Jeff Devries Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Instruct students of all ages in reading persussion music, playing drums, and training other musicians in group ensemblesMember of Teachers Association with Michigan Music Association

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

• Tier 1 & Tier 2 Automotive Interiors, Under Hood Engine Components, and Lighting Assembly Housings• Develop, Monitor, and Achieve P&L Result• Manage North American Tech Center & Mollertech North Operations• Guarantee of Plant & Tech Center conformity & compliance to ISO/TS 16949• Develop and Installation of Continuous Improvement Tools – 6 Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Personnel Development• Responsible for Quality, Engineering, Safety, and all Business Operating Systems • Pro-Active and Positive communication and engagement with Internal & External Customers• Manage Tooling/Machine assets to maximize utilization• Utilize 6 Sigma Tools/Methodologies to drive down Costs & Improve Quality / Roll Throughput Yield• Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control OEE Objectives• Manage, Implement, and Industrialize new projects within the organization• Responsible for effective management of Technical Activities & Improvements• Develop and Improve Reporting KPI’s to include Team Problem Solving Activities for Continuous Improvement

Rochester, Mi, Us

Reported to President• Implemented 5S / Kaizen Disciplines• Standardized Product Lines to Reduce SKU’s• Improved Inventory Turns • Implemented MFG/OPS Modules of ERP System• Developed Corporate QOS (Quality Operating System) – Monthly Plant Improvement Plans• Implemented QS9000 APQP “Product Launch” Process in Packaging Industry• Implemented Supplier Quality VAVE / Quality Improvement Programs• Implemented Improvement Program for On-Time/Fill Rate Shipping Requirements• Trained Maintenance Dept’s in SMED ( Quick Die Changes)• Combined (2) Divisions into: (1) Business Operating System / Mfg Operating System• Developed Program and Training for Plant Managers to Cascade World Class Practices• Integrated Cross Functional Departments to Support (3) Divisions including Trucking/Freight Division• Costs/Expenses Reduced on a Per LB Resin Basis Conversion Cost to Finished Goods • Develop Capital Plans/Strategies for Organizational Growth / Profitability• Responsible for P&L, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and all Business OPS Systems for 13 Mfg Plants • Developed an Arts/Graphics Division to bring all Operations In-House.• Manage Tooling/Machine assets to maximize utilization• Utilize 6 Sigma Tools/Methodologies to drive down Costs & Improve Quality / Roll Throughput Yield• ISO2001-2008 Certification : Champion for Corporate/ Technical Center & 13 Manufacturing Facilities• Utilizing Automotive Standards – Implemented Systems in Packaging Industry to Surpass Competitors in the Industry

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Reported to Vice President of Mfg / Quality• Developed a World Class Soft Trim Operation to Launch Processes for Tier 1 Plants• Trained and Developed 6 Sigma Black Belts for Canada, USA, and Mexico• Trained Engineering / QA / OPS Personnel in Launching Successful Products• Implemented JCI Business Operation System in US / Mexico / Canada• Managed 6 Sigma Projects for US / Mexico / Canada Apr 1998 – Jun 1999 Group Quality Manager Plymouth, MI / Juarez, MexicoReported to Mfg VP / QA VP• Responsible for Advance Product Quality Planning• QS9000 Implementation / Quality Operation Systems• Developed Quality Roadmaps for Continuous Improvement Programs• Improved Warranty Reduction Programs / Root Cause Defect Identification for OEM’sSep 1997 – Apr 1998 Operations Mgr Battle Creek, MI (Becker Mfg)Reported to U.S. CEO / European President• Relocated to Battle Creek from Roseville, MI to implement a Plant Turn Around Project per U.S. CEO • Regained U.S. OEM Automotive Manufacturers Confidence in Plant Product Lines (VW, GM, Mercedes)• Settled Labor issues between 2 Unions and Management within the plantJun 1997 – Sep 1997 Asst. Plant Manager Roseville, MI (Becker Mfg)Reported to Mfg Director and Plant Manager• Launch new Door Panel Programs for OEM’s• Plastic Injection Molding / Glass Resin Urethane Door Mfg• Kaizen Implementation / Problem Solving Team Development• Developed Plant Budgeting / HR Policies / Customer Satisfaction Procedures• Developed Plant Measurement Matrices to match Corporate Goals / Objectives

Southfield , Michigan, Us

Reported to Plant Manager• Plan, Direct, and Control QA Assurance Program for Tier 1 Supplier• Responsible for QS9000 / SPC / SQA / DOE / PPAP 6 Sigma / FMEA• Developed 8D Implementation / Quality Operating System

SPC / Torque Control Manager Toledo, OH• Responsible for All Plant Nut Runners / Torque Control – SPC• Developed Policies / Procedures to Reduce Warranty Issues • Implemented Electronic Data Collection (Datamyte) and SPC Controls• Apr 1991 – Mar 1994 Product Quality Improvement Coordinator Toledo, OH Jan 1986 – Apr 1991 Assembly Line Technician (Electrical Systems) Toledo, OHAug 1985 – Jan 1986 Assembly Line Product Operator / Team Leader Toledo, OHAug 1977 – Aug 1981 Assembly Line Operations (various dept’s) Toledo, OH

Ft. Benning, GA 1981Infantry SchoolAug 1981 – Aug 1985 Infantry Platoon Sergeant U.S. Cavalry “Iron Curtain Border Patrol” (1981-1983)Federal Republic of Germany – West Germany / East Germany / Czech Borders• Security Clearance: SecretFort Hood, TX - 2nd Armored Division (1983-1985)Napolean, OH - Ohio Army “Infantry” National Guard 1985– 1994

Bba, Industrial Mgt

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