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Novi Michigan

Defined and executed global product line strategies to support corporate growth & profit goals, with emphasis on navigating the product line through the industry’s transition to electrification. - Primary champion for Hanon’s automotive compressor product line : Over $1B annual sales; +10M units annual production; manufacturing footprint across 5 global regions; 10 major global OEM customers - Responsible for leading a global Strategy and Planning team consisting of 10 employees across 5 regions- Maintained dedicated support for over 10 years from my core team of direct reports without any turnover- Assembled and led global cross-functional teams (Commercial, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering) to achieve primary objectives- Achieved > $250M annual new business growth by defining and implementing winning quote strategies with commercial teams and developing cost studies, financial, and business case analyses- Managed capital spending to budget, supporting business growth and plant capacity expansions- Maximized utilization of existing global plant capacity by maintaining robust global cycle plans and initiating plant restructuring actions to achieve full capacity optimization rates- Developed leading edge product roadmaps, based on industry trends & competitive benchmarking with specific focus on transitioning the product line from mechanical to electrical products- Drove >$6M annual savings through global cost reduction initiatives, brainstorming workshops, and Vertical Integration (Make vs. Buy) strategies- Prepared product line strategy reviews and presented to CEOs.

Van Buren, Michigan, United States

My role as Global Product Line Strategy leader was created when HVCC was formed in 2013.This role remained in place with identical objectives when HVCC transitioned to Hanon in 2015.

Van Buren, Michigan, United States

I excelled in 4 different managerial positions during my time at Visteon1. Account and Product Strategy Manager: A hybrid managerial role, directly responsible for both the Ford North American Compressor Sales Account and Global Compressor Strategy:- Negotiated $85M annual revenue in new business wins- Won programs with 3 new customers by leading global business pursuit teams to expand customer base- Achieved product line projected growth rate of 9% while maintaining strong profit margins- Developed global manufacturing strategies, including the restructuring of 2 & the expansion of 3 plants2. Account Manager: - Managed all commercial aspects of current model business with Nissan, HVAC and Front-End Modules3. Program Manager: - Directed forward-model programs using Visteon Product Development System tools and procedures- Program managed and launched 2 forward-model radiator projects supporting Ford Truck programs- Implemented over $1M worth of cost reductions ideas, supplier re-sourcing and plant efficiency actions4. Product Planning Manager - Led planning and strategy aspects of over $100M project to add compressor capacity to North America. - Supervised product planning group consisting of 9 product line and climate system planners- Developed a corporate-wide training program called “Visteon Business Learning Initiative” designed to transform the organization from being “Ford Focused” into an independent, customer focused company Ford North American Compressor Sales- Account Manager: Nissan HVAC & Front End Modules Sales- Program Manager: Multiple Ford Truck Radiator programs- Product Planning Manager: Compressor and Climate Systems

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering