I’ve joined LinkedIn to share my knowledge, experiences and contacts in global manufacturing plant operations and new product startups in the automotive industry. My background involves leading long-term strategic initiatives and production methodologies to ensure quality, timeliness, functionality, efficiency and increased profitability. I am happy to discuss my experiences and network with interested individuals. My international experience encompasses North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Being an engineer for the earlier part of my career, I have gained an in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly, stamping and powertrain. In more recent years I have held several senior leadership roles which have been a key motivator and driver of team performance. Please feel free to reach out to me directly via LinkedIn mail or send me an email at max.risi@yahoo.comSpecialties: Strategic Planning & Leadership; Global Manufacturing; People Management; Automotive Engineering; Logistics; Multi-Cultural Operations; Strategic Alliances; Plant Production; Contract Negotiations; Lean Methodologies; Business Administration; Quality Control & Compliance; Cost Analysis & Budgets; Project Management & Implementation; Direction, Re-engineering of Mission Focus; Multi Lingual – English, Italian, Spanish