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Directed staff to manage 3,000 parts for two assembly plants; also, managed export with production facilities in Colombia, South Africa, China, Russia. Responsible for strategic source plan for next generation products and cost reduction. • Delivered $48 Million incremental contribution margin by leading efforts to incorporate additional 1,000 Buick Enclaves (China) and 6,147 Chevrolet Traverse LS’s into production.• Contracted, quality approved, and ensured materials available… Show more Directed staff to manage 3,000 parts for two assembly plants; also, managed export with production facilities in Colombia, South Africa, China, Russia. Responsible for strategic source plan for next generation products and cost reduction. • Delivered $48 Million incremental contribution margin by leading efforts to incorporate additional 1,000 Buick Enclaves (China) and 6,147 Chevrolet Traverse LS’s into production.• Contracted, quality approved, and ensured materials available for over 250 new parts for 2010 new model start-up on time with no disruption.• Achieved $25 Million in total cost savings by consolidating business with aligned suppliers and optimizing supplier foot print, packaging and logistics modes.• Developed, communicated, and initiated execution of strategic source plan for next generation product line. Show less

Managed staff of local and global buyers responsible for over $300 Million APV on plastics, stampings, assemblies from around the world, establishing strategic and business plan goals for global team and managing multiple business transitions from financially troubled suppliers. Separately responsible for $1 Billion APV procuring market research, fulfillment, racing services, training, incentive programs, and communications. • Drove in-sourcing of manufacturing assembly resulting in over… Show more Managed staff of local and global buyers responsible for over $300 Million APV on plastics, stampings, assemblies from around the world, establishing strategic and business plan goals for global team and managing multiple business transitions from financially troubled suppliers. Separately responsible for $1 Billion APV procuring market research, fulfillment, racing services, training, incentive programs, and communications. • Drove in-sourcing of manufacturing assembly resulting in over $8 Million annual savings on cockpits. • Moved $90 Million of business from financially troubled supplier to new suppliers with no loss of production.• Negotiated savings of 80% for navigation data updates resulting in a new business model and opportunity. • Exceeded savings target in 2005 and achieved 80% of ‘06 target by February, 2006. • Multiple team success stories including Business Choice ($13.3 Mill save), dealer training ($2.8 Mill save), dealer fulfillment ($4.1 Mill save) and teaming with direct purchasing on DVD players ($500k save). Continuous Improvement ManagerResponsible for material cost reduction goals for Full Size Truck and Performance Car Vehicle Line Teams. Balanced needs of marketing, finance, quality and engineering. • Achieved record savings of over $800 Million on Trucks and $7.3 Million (130% of goal) for Corvette. • 2002 Chairman’s Honor Award recipient.• Implemented $12 Million in revenue enhancing opportunities on Corvette. Show less

Engineer Group Manager, Safety Control Systems Directed 7 engineers in the development of safe control systems for GM North American manufacturing plants. Coordinated work with global manufacturing engineering centers. Represented local management on Health & Safety committee.• Led effort to establish global common specifications for safety control devices resulting in over $4 Million savings. Received Recognition Award.• Adopted concept of programmable safety systems for… Show more Engineer Group Manager, Safety Control Systems Directed 7 engineers in the development of safe control systems for GM North American manufacturing plants. Coordinated work with global manufacturing engineering centers. Represented local management on Health & Safety committee.• Led effort to establish global common specifications for safety control devices resulting in over $4 Million savings. Received Recognition Award.• Adopted concept of programmable safety systems for controlling manufacturing processes resulting in $1-2 Million savings per manufacturing assembly plant. Supervisor, Assembly and Press Systems Established and managed group of 10 employees to perform automation services to Metal Fabrication plants (stamping, material handling, spot welding, arc welding, laser cutting). Programmed robots, performed trouble shooting, and created simulations to analyze and improve operations.• Implemented methods to improve metal stamping press line throughput by over 10%.• Developed robotic prototype cell to enable off-line debug of weld robot operations. Sr. Project Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering New technology development: Intelligent Assists, Flexible Robotic Body Assembly and Inspection, low cost robotic assembly cells, linear motor robotic assembly systems. Weld and coating automation start-up support.• Developed Intelligent Assist Devices modeled on passive robotic technology. Field tested on HVAC module installation.• Developed Flexible Robotic Body Assembly system enabling multiple vehicle styles to be built off a common set of programmable tooling.• Received Recognition Award and Special Achievement Award. Show less

Design and specifications for flexible, automated electric motor assembly system.Factory Automation Systems Technology Training Program Various projects including robotic assembly, software development, robot simulation, Numerical Controls, welding systems.