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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Working to successfully demo and install new paint application equipment in the GM Oshawa Assembly Plant.

Mid-Michigan

Retired automotive manufacturing professional now sharing my wealth of expertise with those who recognize a need for continuous improvement.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Support the continuous improvement and problem solving of current model electric bus production for Navistar.Plan and execute for the increase in production volume and launch of next generation electric bus. Manage the procurement and install of 14 DCFC electric vehicle chargers. Provide layout, visual controls, standardized work to support the various.

Lansing Delta Township

Managed a 3 shift maintenance and engineering team of hourly and salary team members in a world class paint shop.Maintained spending within budget allowances.Consistently created innovative solutions to solve problems related to budget, manpower, training, quality, and throughput.Set the standard in leading by example when it comes to safety, team.

Lansing Delta Township

Production Shift Leader in the Paint Department.Built a strong, unified team to paint and process all GMC Acadias, Chevrolet Traverses, and Buick Enclaves.Contained quality defects and implemented irreversible corrective actions where possible to eliminate.Managed through shift add, shift reductions, line speed changes, and bankruptcy.Developed a strong.

Warren, Michigan, United States

Body Shop Launch Manager--Buick Enclave.Provided the single voice representing the plant at all vehicle platform pre-production meetings.Executed a flawless launch of the Enclave 4 months after the Traverse.Presented the plant staff with weekly updates on the program relative to timing, issues, roadblocks.

Lansing Car Assembly/Lansing Grand River

Shift Leader in General Assembly in the Trim Department.Lead the entire 2nd shift team through daily metric attainment.Managed cost reduction initiatives.Change management through line speed increases/decreases and entire shift adds/removals.Planned goal setting activities for each supervisory led group/team.Minimized daily the internal buffers, build.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Process Engineer--Trim instrument panel build line.Die Engineer--progressive die processing.Weld Engineer--MIG and resistance spot weld tooling.Production Supervisor in an automotive spot welding plant.Maintenance Supervisor over Pipe Fitters, Machine Repair, Electricians, Millwrights, Tool Makers.

Mses, Manufacturing Management

Bsmse, Manufacturing