Operations Excellence
CurrentProviding strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings programs in the facility. Supplying subject matter expertise in every aspect of the Toyota Production System.
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John Rigakos is listed as Process Improvement / Operational Transformation at North American Stamping Group, a company with 341 employees, based in London, Canada Metropolitan Area, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for John Rigakos.
John Rigakos previously worked as Operations Excellence at North American Stamping Group and Professor at Fanshawe College. John Rigakos holds Certification, Data Science And Machine Learning from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
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CAREER PROFILE:An Operations Professional with extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and direction to drive performance and manufacturing excellence with a primary focus on safety. Adept at setting and meeting performance metrics and KPIs for optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency while building and leading high performing teams through effective communications, mentorship and empowerment. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles or other best practices and prioritizing quality to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded. Recognize the importance of collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders to foster strong relationships and effective communication channels ensuring alignment and cooperation to achieve goals on budget and within dedicated timelines. Have gained experience in increasingly senior roles across domestic and international settings including USA, Mexico, Germany, England, France and Spain. Expertise includes a comprehensive understanding of multi-market fiscal drivers and financial dynamics.
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Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Providing strategic leadership and overseeing all aspects of Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings programs in the facility. Supplying subject matter expertise in every aspect of the Toyota Production System.
London, Canada Area
Engaged students and adapted teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. Provided industry experience and knowledge of curriculum design to improve and update course materials. Enriched laboratory instruction and lesson plans applicable to today's state of the art in manufacturing.
Auburn Hills, Michigan USA
Directed Continuous Improvement Plant Teams across 9 facilities in Canada, USA, and Mexico to support complex process improvements. Worked alongside European counterparts for the effective transfer of best practices across the organization. Learned straight from Toyota Sensei in Europe and subsequently trained facility Improvement Specialists across North.
Troy, MI USA
Managed direct reports within a network of Quality Managers and Engineers to implement continuous improvement systems and best practices. Developed and delivered training materials for Quality Systems, emphasizing Visual Management and fostering a culture of problem-solving by encouraging proactive intervention.
Troy, MI USA
Ran project management from concept to Start of Production for seating and interior modules. Commissioned and launched six automotive manufacturing facilities in 4 different countries (Kansas City, MO; Auburn Hills and Sterling Heights, MI, San Luis Potosi, MX, Meru, France, and Cologne, GER). Trained the respective Quality Management Teams to Faurecia.
Farmington Hills, MI USA
Designed the RFQ and Program Management Guidelines systems. Delivered Advanced Quality Plans and Resource Plans for current and future programs. Responsible for Tier I supplier manufacturing readiness and sign-off using supplier management techniques. Supplied Technology Transfer from European Manufacturers to the North American Automotive Market.
Corunna, ON / Taylor, MI USA
Developed and managed the Quality Assurance Department for the new Michigan facility. Held a leadership role in the construction, commissioning and operation of six different chemical process facilities.
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Lauren Barrand
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupAntwerp, Ohio, United States, United States
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Larry Dickens
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupNashville Metropolitan Area, United States
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Nicholas Whitehead
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupDickson, Tennessee, United States, United States
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Mandy Whiting, Cpc
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupWoodstock, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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José Carlos Macotela Salazar
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupQuerétaro, Mexico, Mexico
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Slick Porter
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupNapoleon, Ohio, United States, United States
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Katelynn Back
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupLima-Van Wert-Celina Area, United States
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Scott Giles
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupGreenbrier, Tennessee, United States, United States
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Andrew Hann
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupNorfolk County, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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Justin Taylor
Colleague at North American Stamping GroupFremont, Michigan, United States, United States
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John Rigakos works for North American Stamping Group.
John Rigakos is listed as Process Improvement / Operational Transformation at North American Stamping Group.
John Rigakos is based in London, Canada Metropolitan Area, Canada while working with North American Stamping Group.
John Rigakos has worked for North American Stamping Group, Fanshawe College, Faurecia, and Praxair, Inc - A Linde Company.
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