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Greenville, South Carolina Area

Deployed by BMW, VW and IAC to assist under performing component suppliers for BMW, Mercedes, VW and Toyota. Instituted Engineering based manufacturing process improvements to stabilize quality, manufacturing and Supply Chain operations. Utilizing my strong Engineering problem solving skills, I lead cross functional teams to analyze PFMEA, Process Control Plans and process flows following TS16949 guidelines. I developed daily Quality Process Audit reviews and implemented process improvements to improve Quality and Production outputs. Eliminated all 3rd party sorts, emergency shipments and improved financial expectations of these facilities.

Duncan, Sc

Managed start up of new 2014 Cadillac STS program, managed aftermarket service parts development and assisted with current production Corvette, CTS and Escalade operations • Initiated a second unsolicited inside quote for tooling upgrade. Net Result: saved company $11,500

Clover, Sc

Privately held $52 Million dollar automotive, racing brake manufacturing company Reported to the Director of Motorsports. Streamlined marketing and sales plans to better promote products to 100 domestic and international race distributors and 22,000 late model race teams.• Improved customer service, communication and product presentation. Net Result: I generated a sales increase of $187,000. • Improved customer follow up by implementing Microsoft CRM sales program.

Greater Detroit Area

Reported to Launch Director Jeep Vehicle Development Spearheaded program timelines, vehicle test plans and inventory reduction programs. Used “manage by objective” techniques to develop weekly build reports monitoring vehicle build, material and engineering launch readiness.• Managed daily engineering, material, and production and process improvement meetings. Created a forum to identify build issues, assign tasks, set implementation date. Net Result: More open communications, improved quality of Jeep vehicle launches. • Eliminated automatic 10% extra component purchases. Net Result: Achieved $2,250,000 saving on the Dodge Nitro program. Now common purchasing practice within Jeep/Truck operations.• Led conflict resolution team across 5 vehicle development platforms implementing new SAP manufacturing and prototype vehicle development computer system. • Directed Toledo prototype inventory management operations. Net Result: Reduced direct labor headcount by 2; improved material display and bill of material accuracy.• Developed computer testing objectives to improve ‘First Time Capability’ of bill of material generation. Net Result: Realized zero computer system generated bill of material mistakes for first saleable Dodge Nitro builds. • Co-developed a process review of individual Component Part Numbering and Part Identification Naming Net Result: Standardized complete EBOM system of identification between 5 major platforms within Chrysler LLC reducing lead time development

Greater Detroit Area

Reported to Director Small Car Powertrain Strengthened lean manufacturing and six sigma quality activities. Established cooperation between engineering and plant operations to successfully launch multiple engine programs.• Awards: PT Cruiser Awarded 5 top achievements in first year of production, including 2001 Detroit Auto Show, North American Car of the Year, and the 2001 Motor Trend’s Car of the Year. • Moved low volume hand builds to assembly plant 10 months sooner. Net Result: Lowered Engine prototype costs from $40,000 to $5,000 per unit. Shortened engine development process. • Eliminated automatic 10% extra component purchasing. Net Result: Saved $1,200,000 on the PT Cruiser engine development program. • Identified bottlenecks and developed action plans. Net Result: Eliminated a $150 of lost production surcharge generating a savings of $75,000 on the PT Cruiser program. • Developed Mexican external vendors and their TS 9001 quality development plans for various engine sub-assemblies. Net Result: Met our lean manufacturing plant requirements of 10% drop in direct labor costs.• Implemented first Mexican in-plant computerized prototype inventory control system. Net Result: Developed computer based reports to satisfy Mexican government officials for declared import duties, tariffs, and other in-plant prototype inventory dollar valuations. • Co-developed Microsoft Access database to maintain history of engine testing and visual inspections. Net Result: More complete after testing engine inspection and evaluation.

Greater Detroit Area

Company supplied prototype tooling, fixtures, carbon fiber development and complete body builds to the Ford Motor Company and the Chrysler Corporation.Reported to VP of Sales Managed early development body build program for the 1999 Dodge Intrepid. Managed inventory, reworks and new component development. Organized OHSA and other workplace safety training.OperationsManager Reported to VP of SalesDeveloped, designed and layed out Chrysler’s first offsite prototype material warehouse operation. Supervised development of an Access based computer system to control inventory, logistics, purchasing and component reworks. Motorsports Manager Reported to VP of SalesRecruited from Canada to manage McKenna Motorsports program. Established McKenna Industries as a premier race engineering, marketing and manufacturing organization.

• Owned and operated automotive, commercial and marine after-market parts distribution company• Started unique just-in time parts delivery service, substantially lowering inventory requirements of customers• Implemented programs to solve critical business issues relating to electrical components in the automotive, commercial and marine environments• First to offer extended warranties on key electrical components which are now commonplace in the industry

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