Currently on the journey to become an executive coach. My recent experience: As a plant manager at Michelin, I oversaw the production operations of two world-class facilities that supply global mining customers with the best and largest earthmover tires. With over 1,000 employees and 1.5 M+ sq ft across two sites, I was responsible for all aspects of safety, quality, HR, supply chain, production, maintenance, and new technology introduction.My background is in physics and nuclear engineering, and I have international experience, having run activities in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America. I am innovative, creative, and thrive on building empowered and high-performance teams that deliver results and exceed customer expectations. I am also committed to continuous improvement and learning..
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FounderKimaHelsinki, Fi -
FounderJeffcima.Com Jul 2024 - Present
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Board MemberCentral Sc Committee Of 100 Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 -
Plant ManagerMichelin Jul 2021 - Jul 2024Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FrDirector for Michelin’s Earthmover tire production operations in the US - Lexington SC and Starr SC. With over 1,000 employees and 1.5 M+ sq ft across two sites, we supply global mining customers with the world's best and largest earthmover tires. As plant manager, I am responsible for all aspects of these two world-class facilities, including safety, quality, HR, supply chain, production, maintenance, and new technology introduction. Our priorities are the safety of our great people, the safety of our wonderful customers, and growing the business to meet customer needs. -
Plant ManagerMichelin Jul 2019 - Jul 2021Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FrI am directly responsible for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale in over 50,000 m2 facility. I expertly supervise over 400 managers, technicians, and production staff. We make products valued at well over $100M per year. I also manage budgets of over $50M OPEX and $10M CAPEX annually. Additionally, I am in charge of zone-wide responsibilities in digitalization, crisis management, and recently surgical mask production and distribution.
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Us1 Site Technical ManagerMichelin Oct 2014 - Jul 2019Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FrI was responsible for maintenance, information systems, reliability, spare parts, contracts, capital projects, and other technical services for the US1 plant and other site tenants. I diligently supervised over 250 salaried and technical staff. I also skillfully managed budgets of $30M OPEX and $20M CAPEX.
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Adw Advisory Board MemberAdvisorycloud Aug 2021 - Aug 2022San Rafael, Ca, Us -
Executive Officer To Secretary Of Defense Representative, EuropeNato (U.S. Mission To Nato) Aug 2010 - Nov 2013Brussels, BeI proficiently provided military advice, coordinated international diplomatic actions, and oversaw operations of a staff of over 40 defense policy experts at the United States Mission to NATO. I deftly coordinated among State and Defense Department personnel on NATO issues, including missile defense, Afghanistan, cyber defense, current operations, resources, and logistics. -
Commanding OfficerUs Navy Aug 2009 - Mar 2010Washington, Dc, UsI skillfully prepared a ship and 150-man crew for a highly technical shipyard overhaul. This project was $50 Million, 22 months, and involved a crew of 175 personnel and resources from over 5000 shipyard employees. I was directly responsible for operations, maintenance, and training, including those associated with the nuclear power plant. I approved detailed planning for complex reactor physics, safety, and control topics. I instituted modern project management methods for crew maintenance, following PMI guidelines. I was also the final shipboard technical decision-maker for all nuclear operations, maintenance, and repairs. -
Military Assistant, Office Of The Secretary Of DefenseOffice Of The Secretary Of Defense Oct 2006 - Aug 2008Washington, Dc, Dc, UsI diligently held the Chief of Staff role to a senate-confirmed official with a staff of over 100 defense policy experts. I skillfully coordinated preparations for congressional testimony, press briefings, and international negotiations. I gained specific experience with foreign military sales, countering weapons of mass destruction, counter-narcotics, humanitarian relief operations, export controls, and detention operations. -
Executive OfficerUs Navy Nov 2004 - Aug 2006Washington, Dc, Us* Prepared $2 Billion ship and 150-man crew for three 3-month at-sea patrols and 1-2 month shipyard overhaul periods.* Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance in nuclear engineering, navigation, weapons, logistics, food service.* Directed planning for the ship’s 6-month operating cycle, including a 2-month training period, 1-month shipyard maintenance period in dry dock, and 2-3 month at-sea patrol. * Ensured on-time execution with perfect safety record.* Ship was selected as the best of 14 submarines of its type for 2005.
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Submarine Operations OfficerUs Navy Jul 2002 - Oct 2004Washington, Dc, UsResponsible for long-range and operational planning for all US submarine operations in the Middle East area (Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and East Africa). Included force protection team operations for Suez Canal and port visits.
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Engineer OfficerUss Pasadena (Ssn Nov 1998 - Jun 2002* Led 65-man Engineering Department through a 6-month at-sea deployment followed by a 26-month $50 million shipyard overhaul, including major component replacements in contaminated piping systems and complete upgrade of reactor instrumentation and control system.* Supervised planning, training, and execution of and full post-overhaul power plant testing. This was a 4-week 24/7 intense testing program monitored by national nuclear safety auditing group.
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Assistant R&D OfficerNaval Special Warfare Group One Jan 1996 - Jan 1998Researched and developed off-the-shelf and modified-COTS operational "tools" for Navy SEALs. Also provided some field training and deployed technical support.
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Division OfficerUss Drum (Ssn Jan 1993 - Jan 1995* Division Officer - lead teams of 5-15 technical specialists in submarine operations and maintenance. Included all aspects of training, personnel, operations, maintenance, and logistics.* First-line supervisor for engineering operations and maintenance during 9 months of at-sea operation.* Daily on-watch supervisor during 10-month shipyard decommissioning including nuclear de-fueling operations and large-scale radiological work.
Jeffrey Cima Education Details
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Kellogg Executive EducationFinance For Executives -
Boston CollegePhysics
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Old Dominion UniversityEngineering Management
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University Of Virginia Darden School Of BusinessExec Ed
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeffrey Cima
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Jeffrey Cima works for Kima
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Jeffrey Cima's current role is Founder.
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Jeffrey Cima attended Kellogg Executive Education, Boston College, Old Dominion University, University Of Virginia Darden School Of Business.
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