Patrick Smith Email & Phone Number

Riner, VA, US

United States

Focused effort on productivity improvements, on-time delivery, manufacturing throughput, and quality improvements for suppliers to OEMS (Ford, Stellantis, GM).

United States

• With 35 years experience in an OEM automotive environment, my focus is on achieving results through customer-oriented activities and team-based problem-solving I am a person who thrives in high-pressure and fast-paced.
• Powertrain program engine/transmission launches for Ford, GM, FCA, Cummins, and Mercury Marine.
• OEM quality representatives in the US, Canada, EU, and Mexico for OEM engine and transmission plants.
• Ford Q1/GM BIQS for OEM suppliers, multiple plants.
• IATF16949/ISO9001 QMS systems.
• PPM and sort cost reductions.

United States

Blacksburg, VA

Managed customer relations for Tier 1 Automotive engine and transmission plants. Included duties: managed 9 on-site representatives in Canada, US and Mexico. Managed launches for OEM supplier on major engine and transmission programs.

Southfield, MI

Directed all Tier I and Tier II logistics and customer service and managed daily logistics operations, including tracking all production, raw materials, inventory, and supply chain management.

Managed all plant human resource activities, such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, performance reviews, benefits and labor relations in a union environment. Directed policy development, HR programs, and procedures. Ensured compliance with all Federal and State regulatory laws and policies.

Initally served as Purcashing Manager, providing management and senior mangement with plant purchasing activites, and supervison of plant purchasing personnel. Promoted to Business Unit Manager for North America and Mexico in 2006, tasked with managing 9 individual sealing and engine bearing plants, as well as purchasing team consisting of 11 personnel..

Manager of direct and indirect materials for $19M spend.Directed supplier evaluation and performance for plant operations.Responsible for quality systems and audits.Managed one salaried buyer and three hourly reports.

• Buyer for Powertrain Pistons, Rings and Liners - North America with responsibility for:
• Securing and analyzing quotations, negotiating price, terms and conditions for new incremental business with suppliers.
• Coordination of APQP deliverables from suppliers, engineering changes and price updates related to new program launch.
• Assistance in the development of new supplier introduction for new material/components.
• Coordination with Corporate Supplier Quality and Commodity Managers to ensure that new suppliers are qualified properly.

• Project Manager for Puebla, MX Start up Operation and South Carolina Transfer:
• Task Force Team Member with Supply Chain responsibility for Monosteel Pilot Program.
• Lead negotiations for supplier selection and cost reduction.
• Determination of market price for bushing, liner and piston product platforms.
• Responsible for tracking/reporting steel escalation to Federal Mogul Piston Facilities and Business Units.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of potential emerging market suppliers to Federal Mogul. Experience in South America, Europe and Asia.

I can't offer a better job description than this from a comment (not my own) on Yahoo.com of what appears to be from a spouse or significant other, - "That aircraft virtually belongs to the crew chief when its on the ground. He is responsible to make sure all needed maintenance is done by the various shops around the flight.

B.S, Business Administration, Management And Operations

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