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Farmington Hills, Michigan

Project and Program Management for design and development of new and existing manufacturing operations. Development and execution of timing and budget to meet customer deliverables. Development, tracking and communication of project status. Recommendations to customer based on existing / future business to improve operational cost, material flow, quality and manufacturing processes. Oversee project activity and communicate with team members to execute deliverables. Plant Layout, Material Flow… Show more Project and Program Management for design and development of new and existing manufacturing operations. Development and execution of timing and budget to meet customer deliverables. Development, tracking and communication of project status. Recommendations to customer based on existing / future business to improve operational cost, material flow, quality and manufacturing processes. Oversee project activity and communicate with team members to execute deliverables. Plant Layout, Material Flow, Process Improvement and Coordination of data. Show less

Northville, Michigan

Direct all aspects of plant and production operations to meet and exceed strategic and budgeted goals.Manage, develop and implement continual improvement of the operations, equipment and systems.Team Development through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, communication and development of educational opportunities.Develop and support strategic planning by studying, developing and recommending manufacturing technology and opportunities.Manage and drive capital asset… Show more Direct all aspects of plant and production operations to meet and exceed strategic and budgeted goals.Manage, develop and implement continual improvement of the operations, equipment and systems.Team Development through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, communication and development of educational opportunities.Develop and support strategic planning by studying, developing and recommending manufacturing technology and opportunities.Manage and drive capital asset maintenance activities. Oversee proper safety and security policies and procedures to ensure compliance and any accreditation requirements are met. Show less

Farmington Hills, Mi

Project and Program Management for design and development of new and existing manufacturing operations. Development and execution of timing and budget to meet customer deliverables. Development, tracking and communication of project status. Recommendations to customer based on existing / future business to improve operational cost, material flow, quality and manufacturing processes. Oversee project activity and communicate with team members to execute deliverables. Plant Layout, Material Flow… Show more Project and Program Management for design and development of new and existing manufacturing operations. Development and execution of timing and budget to meet customer deliverables. Development, tracking and communication of project status. Recommendations to customer based on existing / future business to improve operational cost, material flow, quality and manufacturing processes. Oversee project activity and communicate with team members to execute deliverables. Plant Layout, Material Flow, Process Improvement and Coordination of data. Show less

Romeo, Mi

Led a team of 220 hourly and 30 salary associates, including (5) managers for a $135 million facility with (5) manufacturing areas: compounding, injection molding, twin screw extrusion, single screw extrusion and assembly as well as support functions: Quality, Supply Chain, Tool Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities. Developed a manufacturing structure and team focused approach with strategic leadership, and manufacturing floor focus based on standard work and training.  Hired key… Show more Led a team of 220 hourly and 30 salary associates, including (5) managers for a $135 million facility with (5) manufacturing areas: compounding, injection molding, twin screw extrusion, single screw extrusion and assembly as well as support functions: Quality, Supply Chain, Tool Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities. Developed a manufacturing structure and team focused approach with strategic leadership, and manufacturing floor focus based on standard work and training.  Hired key management to drive leadership, change and improvement of the 56 year old company. Led the management team, developed and implemented plans for facility re-organization Show less

Plymouth, Mi

Led a product development team to design, develop, test and mass produce a $24.5 million Instrument Panel program (General Motors) including: Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Adhesive Spray, In-Mold Grain & Lamination, Compression Lamination, Laser Scoring, Vibration Welding, Heat Stake/Sonic Welding, Automated Assembly, Automated Material Wrapping, Hand Wrapping and Decorative Stitching.  Developed and maintained customer relationships, daily communication and reporting.… Show more Led a product development team to design, develop, test and mass produce a $24.5 million Instrument Panel program (General Motors) including: Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming, Adhesive Spray, In-Mold Grain & Lamination, Compression Lamination, Laser Scoring, Vibration Welding, Heat Stake/Sonic Welding, Automated Assembly, Automated Material Wrapping, Hand Wrapping and Decorative Stitching.  Developed and maintained customer relationships, daily communication and reporting.  Identified barriers and risks to senior management. Maintained timing and cost to budget. Coordinated activities with Product, Mold Engineering and Design, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Advanced Manufacturing to ensure internal and customer requirements are met. Developed capital budgets for tooling, equipment and resources in excess of $13 million.  Managed activities with suppliers to ensure successful program completion (quoting, technical requirements and timing).  Managed, developed and supported APQP activities: PFMEA’s, Process Flows, Control Plans, Show less

Fraser, Mi

General Manager (Nov 2010 – Mar 2011) / Plant Manager (Jul 2010 – Nov 2010)Fraser, MI Led (4) plant managers and (4) direct manufacturing support managers for a 500+ employee, $50 million company across (5) union facilities. Manufacturing was a 3 shift operation including injection molding, automated assembly, compress lamination and cut & sew. Main products included General Motors Lambda program interior trim assemblies.  Reduced First Time Quality from 1,300 ppm to… Show more General Manager (Nov 2010 – Mar 2011) / Plant Manager (Jul 2010 – Nov 2010)Fraser, MI Led (4) plant managers and (4) direct manufacturing support managers for a 500+ employee, $50 million company across (5) union facilities. Manufacturing was a 3 shift operation including injection molding, automated assembly, compress lamination and cut & sew. Main products included General Motors Lambda program interior trim assemblies.  Reduced First Time Quality from 1,300 ppm to <250 ppm by establishing a Fast Response system. Improved profitability by $200K in a 3 month period. Improved productivity with focus on injection mold design, maintenance, automation and cycle time. Implemented process monitoring introducing an Andon system response (red/yellow/green). Established communication with associates to report out metrics and continual improvement. Led APQP initiatives and documentation to successfully complete Run at Rate and PPAP requirements for General Motors. Played a key role in the sale and purchase of the company which included the lead contact responsible for Manufacturing and Quality planning to transfer business. Show less

Port Huron, Mi

 Primary customer contact for the transfer of General Motors business from Innatech. Responsible for capacity and production planning/tracking of process and product transfer. Managed APQP processes to complete Run at Rate and PPAP requirements for ALL customers.  Special projects in Manufacturing to improve Quality, Productivity and Cost. Supported the development of a new facility and transfer of equipment, product and personnel. Inclusive of training and documentation.

Led (20) hourly and (6) salary associates including (2) Quality Managers for a $38 million company with two manufacturing facilities and corporate tooling location. Responsible for budget and planning to support annual sales and achieve TS16949 and ISO9001 certification at all facilities. Responsible for developing and managing APQP processes to successfully complete Run at Rate and PPAP approval based on customer and internal requirements. Lead contact for customer issues… Show more Led (20) hourly and (6) salary associates including (2) Quality Managers for a $38 million company with two manufacturing facilities and corporate tooling location. Responsible for budget and planning to support annual sales and achieve TS16949 and ISO9001 certification at all facilities. Responsible for developing and managing APQP processes to successfully complete Run at Rate and PPAP approval based on customer and internal requirements. Lead contact for customer issues responsible for communication and resolution. Achieved Scrap improvement from 6.5% (2006) to < 1.0% (2009) Achieved Cost of Quality savings 2006 to 2007 > $350,000  Established shop floor inspection process including training and implementation.  Developed internal auditing and layered process audits to drive shop floor improvement. Managed and executed APQP process steps and documentation to complete customer part approval on time and on budget. Interacted and facilitated Design for Manufacturing reviews to continually improve injection mold designs and products to improve productivity, product and life span. Show less

Responsible for management and P&L of two shot injection molding facility producing interior trim, under the hood and functional plastic injection molded product.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Volunteered and served as the primary customer contact for 5 new programs. Led product development teams, reported on barriers and risks to senior management. Maintained timing and cost to budget.  Coordinated activities with Product Engineering, Quality, Mold Engineering and Automation to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. Developed program budgets, tracked expenses and maintained spending for prototype and production tooling.  Coordinated and… Show more Volunteered and served as the primary customer contact for 5 new programs. Led product development teams, reported on barriers and risks to senior management. Maintained timing and cost to budget.  Coordinated activities with Product Engineering, Quality, Mold Engineering and Automation to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met. Developed program budgets, tracked expenses and maintained spending for prototype and production tooling.  Coordinated and maintained all documentation as evidence of the development team’s progress and achievements in accordance with the development process. Show less

Member of the Business Lead team responsible for coordinating the development, tracking and report out of annual goals and objectives. Communication of top level objectives and project/team development through the company to support achieving the strategic objectives. Responsible for coordinating and developing teams and missions with goals to support meeting/exceeding top level objectives. Monthly report out of goals and progress inclusive of team presentations. Facilitate, support and… Show more Member of the Business Lead team responsible for coordinating the development, tracking and report out of annual goals and objectives. Communication of top level objectives and project/team development through the company to support achieving the strategic objectives. Responsible for coordinating and developing teams and missions with goals to support meeting/exceeding top level objectives. Monthly report out of goals and progress inclusive of team presentations. Facilitate, support and document team activity. Show less

Auburn Hills, Mi

Stamping & Assembly Plant Manager 1996-2000  Communication and Leadership responsibilities of 150 employees. Developed Budgets and planning to support and execute annual sales. Established data driven measurement system with goals to support business plan and continuous improvement. Led management monthly reporting. Achieved Cost Saving commitments > $300,000. Reduced purchased material cost by 10% (~$800,000) Supported and launched 5 new programs through… Show more Stamping & Assembly Plant Manager 1996-2000  Communication and Leadership responsibilities of 150 employees. Developed Budgets and planning to support and execute annual sales. Established data driven measurement system with goals to support business plan and continuous improvement. Led management monthly reporting. Achieved Cost Saving commitments > $300,000. Reduced purchased material cost by 10% (~$800,000) Supported and launched 5 new programs through Advanced Planning activities. Show less

Rochester Hills, Mi

Quality Supervisor 1995 – 1996Leadership of the Quality Assurance activities for a 3 shift manufacturing assembly facility. Led and communicated with 25 hourly employees. Improved production output and execution of the weekly schedule by removing barriers and empowering direct reports and floor personnel. Completed APQP steps and documentation for PPAP requirements (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, Dimensional and Testing) Developed and maintained the documentation system in… Show more Quality Supervisor 1995 – 1996Leadership of the Quality Assurance activities for a 3 shift manufacturing assembly facility. Led and communicated with 25 hourly employees. Improved production output and execution of the weekly schedule by removing barriers and empowering direct reports and floor personnel. Completed APQP steps and documentation for PPAP requirements (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, Dimensional and Testing) Developed and maintained the documentation system in support of QS9000 standards. Developed the Material Review Board to improve flow of materials and root cause analysis. Trained personnel in Quality functions. (Inspection, SPC, Reporting, APQP, Problem Solving)  Developed support structure for new programs and Advanced Planning processes. Show less

Howell, Mi

Quality Assurance Manager 1990-95 / Quality Engineer 1989–90 / Quality Materials Lab Supv– 1987–89Howell, MILed the Quality Assurance team of 12 associates including (1) supervisor in the establishment of APQP, Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement processes. Championed the use of SPC in manufacturing, plant move coordination and QS9000 training and achievement along with maintaining Ford Q1 and Chrysler Pentastar ratings.