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Detroit, MI, US

Business Executive transforming a recent Old Castle Building Envelope acquisition to align with organizational goals and operating methodology servicing residential and commercial markets in glass fabrication, laminated glass, and insulated glass.Creating synergy for all organizational teams including sales, operations, quoting, customer service, and fleet.

Blue Arc EV launch support in process design, system development, MRP (Plex) implementation, hiring, and training of staff for complete vehicle assembly.API resulted in 99.5% inventory accuracy on $7 million dollar inventory.https://bluearcev.com/

Holt, MI, US

Operations Executive transforming locations in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Windsor to engage team members at all levels of the organization to provide exemplary service to Ford, GM, and Stellantis, while achieving organizational objectives.Proven track record of improving underperforming operations, unifying operational and support teams, while.

Sterling Heights, Michigan, US

Midwest Director of Operations - 3PL and Distribution Facilities in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio servicing Faurecia, Stellantis, Valeo, and XylemP&LDrive adherence to customer contracts and facilitate negotiations for out of scope conditionsCoach/mentor/develop operational leaders

Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, FR

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Director of Operations (Multiple facilities)Cultivate a professional environment built on respect, empowerment, accountability, and mentoring of Plant Managers and Business Unit Support groups that yield cohesive teams focused on common goals/objectives resulting in a broader platform to effect change within the organization.Promoter of continuous.

Holt, MI, US

Leuven, Belgium, BE

Organizational change agent transformed culture leading to: elimination of WIP/improved customer delivery, team member development/accountability, significant improvement in KPI's, and instilled operational integrity with corporate headquarters.Primary interface with organizational headquarters located in Leuven, Belgium: budgeting, CAPEx, product launch.

Southfield, Michigan, US

Catalyst to restore organizational stability through strategic organizational changes, fostering an environment of empowerment, creating organizational accountability by establishing a performance driven mindset. Critical Ford supplier in front end cooling modules and batteries for Ford C-Max.-> P&L-> Lead facilities in Detroit and Redford operating 7.

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Stabilizing force to return plant to organizational showplace through the discipline to system adherence, team member development, establishing accountability in a high volume, short lead time environment manufacturing complex modules for Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, US

Lead role in managing financial planning, staffing, and system implementation for projects within multimillion-dollar operations of integrated logistics and supply chain services to global industries. Manage/fully control schedules, budgets, risk issues; facilitate project decisions to maintain objectives. Direct and mentor staff for both project and.

Executive responsibility for Operations, Engineering, and Materials in privately owned specialty glass manufacturer.-> Awarded high-end architectural project for the City Center in Las Vegas.-> Stabilized workforce by cross-training operational employees, which avoided loss of talent during slow season.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Recruited to lead operational improvement efforts by $13B global automotive supplier subsidiary. Provided operational leadership to business Team Managers that resulted in a substantial reduction of premium freight and sustained productivity improvements. Implemented process-focused business teams; cross-trained to increase accountability, and employed.

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Member of executive leadership team for leading integrator of complex modular assemblies and sequenced parts to major automotive OEMs. Steered 6 multi-state facilities employing 1200 team members. Accountable for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing metrics.-> Negotiated multiple UAW contracts, incorporating tier compensation.

Successfully executed and coordinated the launch of brownfield injection molding facility for manufacturer of interior/exterior automotive plastic components. Staffed site with top management direct reports: Controller, Engineering Manager, Quality Manager, HR Manager, and Operations Manager.-> Directed consolidation efforts of three diverse facilities in.

Progression:OPERATIONS MANAGER – AZ GENERALSUPERVISOR; AZBUSINESS TEAM MANAGER; TNPRODUCTION SUPERVISOR; MI