Michael Clark Email & Phone Number

Engineering Consultant: (2021 Production Programs): US625, TJBA, US40, WK, LX, RU, DS, & TYAA)• Responsible for all robotics, equipment and tooling management across 8 different productions lines (x3 fast bond glass & 5 OEM production) (Ford, Chrysler, & Honda, programs) • Manage Team Leader(s) & Associates in planning, assigning directing and coordinating day-to-day customer build expectations• Direct Quality & Engineering Managers in determining appropriate process and tooling updates / integrations• Ensures standardized work processes and rotation schedules are adhered to• Tracks & reports daily production; drive improvements where necessary• Participates and leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to• Collaborates with the Manager/HR in the administration of disciplinary action, when necessary• Provide feedback on work performance, safety, housekeeping, quality, accuracy, quantity, punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork, communication, judgment and comprehension• Drive actions for improvement by communicating with the UAP Manager, Production Supervisors of other shifts, and support functions to ensure a transparent information flow• Responsible for planning and execution of plant and customer goals by providing proactive, efficient, and reliable leadership for one to three shifts, in a seven-day work week • Direct Quality Cost & Delivery (QCD) performance initiatives for designated groups by setting targets, implementing plans, tracking daily results and making appropriate adjustments in resource planning in order to attain desired results

• Manage daily activities & long-term objectives across multiple zones W.S. assembly and sub-assembly lines, in conjunction with management across shifts and departments. • Responsible for plant and company goals by providing proactive, efficient, and reliable leadership for one to three shifts, in a seven-day work week.• Supervise and coordinate production & associates by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures• Maintains production processes by observing process volumes; recommending process adjustments• Complete production processes by monitoring progress; expediting material flow and work results; resolving problems• Manage and implement quality, cost, safety, and on-time delivery controls and processes, Oversee and maintain high quality and productivity expectations in a cost-effective manner Identify areas of opportunity to improve the efficiency and quality of the production process • Evaluate company safety protocols and procedures, Lead and build solid working relationships in house with the plant, customer, supplier, and temp employees

Greater Detroit Area

• Oversee engineering & design of new concepts, conduct wheel safety testing for new prototype applications.• Resolve engineering, production, & finishing issues with suppliers, design team, & clients; solve project deliverables & timing issues, and develop growth opportunities from project obstacles (lessons learned) • Manage patent design, prototyping and testing pertaining to new designs and patent additions (continuation in part), Successful achieved 3 Utility Patents • Manage and approve engineering procedures for custom builds, from conception to delivery • Conduct product demonstrations at trade shows, auto shows, and supplier meetings

Taylor Mi

• Manage existing & new business acquisitions, while upselling products & services with CCM (Carter Custom Millwork), Carter Lumber, U.S. Lumber and multiple other major accounts• Manage large customer orders for commercial and residential projects, ensuring customer satisfaction with quality of product, delivery timing, and pre-finishing supplies• Manage operational and product logistics schedule for direct containers, customer pick-ups and store deliveries, without exceeding manpower budget or freight capacities • Develop and present daily Sales Reports & Forecast projections, to sales & operations directors for Detroit / Chicago distribution hubs • Manage under minimum accounts by driving sales for additional materials within a very strict deadline • Approve and Manage custom profile builds for commercial and small projects from conception to delivery• Schedule and track international container delivery to clients, Midwest distributions hubs, and offsite storage facilities • Approve custom designs to milling centers, to ensure all new materials are developed to required specifications, and pass all quality testingKey Accomplishment: Passed all internal corporate Sales and Customer Relationship Programs: Building Solid Relationships with customers / How to Handle Unfavorable Circumstances / When to offer Out of Pocket Solutions / How to Handle Issues caused by your Competitor / Aligning Product Quality with Customer’s Timing Needs

Southfield Mi

• Responsible for project-related communications, commercial management and documentation of program and project-related functional activities including, program teardown / installation, tooling, kit / E.C. quoting, product engineering & quality, manufacturing, robot / PLC programing, ergonomic / safety approval, and customer buy-off• Lead and managed weekly open issues meetings through early morning / late evening phone conferences with the OEM customer base, COMAU’s world-wide cross functional teams and T1 suppliers to address and resolve program deliverables & timing, commercial & technical challenges and opportunities (lessons learned)• Lead Engineering and Production departments to ensure all Customer Audits, Production Launch exercises were completed on time and according to Customer’s quality and delivery expectations• Imparted direction to both the Design group, test & development teams, while taking a very hands-on approach on critical issues to resolve issues in all areas regarding BIW / welding (Body-sides, Framing & Sub-assemblies,) • Travel to Customer vehicle assembly plants to support and participate in new launch programs and change-over production model launch.• Managed design and rework of dunnage racks, N.C. blocks, gauge pins, geo stations, load assists, end effectors, geo end effectors, overhead conveyors, operator stations, gravity conveyors, and assembly tooling • Verify completion of all tool and equipment production systems to client’s (GM, Ford) requirements, coordinate with the launch team and issue resolution team (IRT) using the issue resolution (IR) process for body-sides & framing assembly zones regarding all cross-functional issues.• Coordinate and drive project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.• Develop strategic daily objectives for 200 skilled trades employees across multiple trades

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for ensuring the overall success of customer advertising and marketing needs, lead cross-functional design team to assure the completion of all activities within time and budget requirements• Work directly with clients to create and design classified ads on-line, and in print• Coordinate and lead weekly sales meeting for print & online sales• Make preliminary contact with customers; introduce and train clients on our product or service, & close sales• Expert liaison with clients, other agency staff and external suppliers of goods and services• Build prospect list, process insertion orders and create daily call reports.Key Accomplishment: Lead new business accounts adding an additional $2M in annual sales

Midland Michigan

• Lead cross functional team (Manufacturing, R&D, Buyers) on new programs, • Selected as team lead from 20-person team, assigned with special project to identify suppliers for specialized product, needed for new specialty Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) technology• Conducted research and identified over 50 specialty suppliers to date from original (20) Dow Corning had on file• Determining feasibility of shipping and handling for the finished product to ensure the operational integrity of the (VIP) product to the client, both domestic and international

Greater Detroit Area

• Managed 15 crew members, create weekly work schedule, assign daily tasks to technicians, mechanics, and sales staff, utilize strong communication, interpersonal, and sales skills to contribute to average daily sales ranging from $46,000-$62,000 • Drove sales to become recognized as the most improved, and highest selling Belle Tire out of 88 locations, award recognition received in (2008) from corporate office• Managed training for tire technicians, alignment techs, and safety techs for stores in Farmington, Southfield, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield MI on day-to-day operations on a fast-paced servicing method, utilizing heavy equipment, safety, and customer service• Maintained $800,000 dollar inventory, managed specialty orders and deliveries, approved all store transfers and deliveries of new merchandise and warranty items

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Automotive Marketing / Banking And Finance / Business Management (Triple Major)