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Sales Representation, HR Placement. Consulting (Manufacturing and Sales)"No Problems, Only Solutions"

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Leading Sales and Business Development

Shanghai, CN

• Lead Commercial and Program Management Team
• Managed account with $1B Annual Sales; delivering on profitability commitments while maintaining customer relationship
• Engaged teams to close two major launches on high profile vehicles

Shanghai, CN

• Full life cycle responsibility for Manufacturing Feasibility, Equipment and Tooling for Automotive Interiors
• Led team of 156 Engineers: AME, Injection Mold Tooling, Industrial Engineering, Facilities
• Led tool shop of 35 team members servicing advanced development, innovation and production
• Drove standard, flexible and redeployable manufacturing equipment strategy
• Reduced head count 10% and travel costs 75% by decentralizing talent to better match areas of growth
• Overall responsibility: ensuring manufacturing feasibility, commissioning equipment and tooling, culminating in production processes bought off by Operations

Shanghai, CN

• P&L responsibility including current production, service, and new launch programs. $350M Annual Sales.
• Turned around chronically poor performing business, $50M EBIT improvement which consisted of internal operational actions, engineering changes and price uplift. Brought business up to 7.5% ROS
• Leadership of Commercial and Program Management teams, indirect leadership of cross functional teams supporting new business launch activity
• Two major global launch programs: W205 four region, V177/X247 three region

Cork, Ireland, IE

• P&L responsibility including current production, service, and new launch programs. $350M Annual Sales.
• Turned around chronically poor performing business, $50M EBIT improvement which consisted of internal operational actions, engineering changes and price uplift. Brought business up to 7.5% ROS
• Leadership of Commercial and Program Management teams, indirect leadership of cross functional teams supporting new business launch activity
• Two major global launch programs: W205 four region, V177/X247 three region

Cork, Ireland, IE

• Managed interiors business carve out from seating business and turnaround financial losses. $350M Annual Sales.
• Began turnaround of poor performing business, $7M EBIT improvement which consisted of internal operational actions, engineering changes and price uplift.
• Stabilized business by closing 130+ late PPAPs and cleanup of accounts receivable some aged 5 years
• Laid groundwork for full financial turnaround after expatriate assignment had concluded

Cork, Ireland, IE

• Support and train Joint Venture partners techniques related to JCI Global Program Management Process while managing risk related to Global OEM programs
• Developed relationships with Joint Venture partners to ensure receptive working environment
• Monitored and influence 100+ active launches across 14 unique Joint Ventures
• Led direct JCI Program Management staff at China Support Center
• Elevated China Program Management Office (PMO) to be equal contributing partner with NA and EU as Global Program Launch Process underwent major refresh

Cork, Ireland, IE

• Led Program Management and Launch for 11 Instrument Panel programs across 5 Automotive OEMs
• Direct responsibility for launch teams on safety critical product
• Ensure customer and internal deliverables were met on time
• Support sales team on price negotiations and change management
• Contributed to leading Joint Venture as part of President's Executive Staff

Cork, Ireland, IE

• Seating, Instrument Panel and Cockpit Module business supporting General Motors
• Led seating’s 2nd largest business through craftsmanship initiative and integration of safety technology
• Worked on and led entrance into new product zones, Instrument Panel and Cockpit Module

Northville, Michigan, US

Northville, Michigan, US

Northville, Michigan, US

Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering