Joe Panella Email & Phone Number

Indian River, Mi, Us

Available for part time consulting and board positions.

Houghton, Mi, Us

Orbion Space Technology is propelling the Small Satellite Revolution by designing and manufacturing high performance Hall-effect propulsion systems. As Orbion Space Technology’s VP of Manufacturing, Joe Panella has led the implementation of robust procurement, quality, manufacturing, and test capabilities. Developing a great supply base and recruiting and hiring an extremely qualified manufacturing management team were priorities to ramp-up production. The experienced Orbion Production team has implemented world class processes, including a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) providing full component traceability and electronic reporting of a comprehensive End Item Data Package. The processes and procedures implemented enabled AS9100D certification of Orbion Space Technology in September 2021.

Loveland, Co, Us

X2F is transforming molding technology with its patented low pressure, pulse packing process that is helping customers to mold what was previously impossible.

Lansing, Mi, Us

Assisted start-ups including Orbion Space Technology, designer and manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for small satellite missions.

Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande Do Sul, Br

Led all aspects of Fras-le operations in North America including Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Administrative functions as General Manager - North America.

Lenexa, Ks, Us

Led marketing, business development and sales initiatives to profitably grow revenue and EBITDA of this privately held manufacturer and distributor of high quality forks and attachments for material handling equipment. Initiated purchase of a competitor that manufactured bucket forks. Managed the development and implementation of a website to sell industrial forks on-line.

Landskrona, Se

Led North American sales, marketing, technical services, customer service and product management for Commercial Vehicle business with N.A. sales of over $300M. Managed and increased sales and profitability of the $50M N.A. remanufacturing and friction re-line businesses. Responsible for global sales team from 2007 to 2011, with over $600M in sales. Drove continuous improvement activities while having responsibility for up to 400 employees while managing budgets of up to $30M.

Stuttgart, De

Led 21 person customer support team to profitably generate new business and manage development programs for the North American truck market with revenue of $200M.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Generated and implemented worldwide strategic plans, product plans and marketing programs for the $700M Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Business.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Garrett Turbocharger Business: Initial role was Plant Manager and Managing Director of the Skelmersdale, UK facility having $125M in annual revenue with about 700 employees prior to implementation of lean manufacturing improvements. Additional roles included senior sales and marketing assignments with responsibly for North and South America original equipment and aftermarket sales, plus product line management for the $350M global commercial vehicle business.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Assistant to the CEO & President; Manager - MidRange Engine Planning; Project Manager of Mexico Crankshaft Machining line installation with a $18M budget; Plant Manager of Holset plant in Halifax, UK with $35M in annual sales.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Summer intern project during business school to analyze and improve quality processes for a $250M manufacturing company providing controls to the aerospace industry.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Resolved new plant quality and manufacturing problems as the Detroit-Hamtramck Reliability Engineer for the Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Group.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Supervised 35 warehouse technicians on three shifts, achieving goals in productivity, cost control, quality and safety while transitioning from a traditional job-based work system to a progressive skill-based system.

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Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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