Steve Schrader Email & Phone Number

Waltham, MA, US

Waltham, MA, US

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Saitama City, Saitama, Tokyo, JP

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Cary, NC, US

>>> Developed a detail plan to increase IOG manufacturing margin by five points within two years by establishing a lean culture, identifying $3.8M in specific cost reduction actions through VSM/VSA, reducing variable and fixed overhead, moving to two shift operations (from three) where possible, and component cost reductions (negotiating lower pricing, LCC.

Cary, NC, US

>>> Lead the $25M Amherst, NY facility (150 personnel) with P&L accountability. Responsible for the integration of this acquisition into Lord Corporation and SAP integration. Built the team and established the organizational structure to facilitate a significant cultural change and meet the expected 20%+ near term annual growth rates.

Cary, NC, US

>>> Dramatically reduced total inventory by 28% ($2.65M) through a detailed and rigorous materials management analysis to eliminate buffer stock and a reduction of manufacturing throughput times. Reduced scrap to record levels to 0.67% of COS through daily scrap review and root cause (8D) analysis.

Solon, OH, US

>>> Developed and executed annual business plan, profit, and investment goals while controlling labor, materials, fixed, and variable costs. Coordinated six direct and four dotted line reports (including sales engineering, marketing, and customer service) in the management of 75 personnel, ensuring high levels of quality and customer satisfaction. >>>.

>>> Led $100M Glasgow, Kentucky Division, with full P&L accountability for business and operations, partnering with GM then assuming role following his prolonged absence. Developed and executed annual business plan, profit, and investment goals while controlling labor, materials, fixed, and variable costs.

>>> Saved $2.9M through supplier consolidation (12% reduction) and in the negotiation of supplier agreements. Delivered feature content upgrades while avoiding $1.7M in costs through negotiation of $15M dedicated capital equipment purchase. Reduced annual costs from $9.6M to $7.5M through development of Chinese source for cast iron main bearing cap.

>>> Maintained total global sales of $530 Million as Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Marketing for J.L. French. Advanced from earlier North American Sales & Marketing Director role, generating more than $225 Million in new sales during combined sales tenure.>>> Maintained total global sales of $530 Million as Vice President of Worldwide Sales &.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

>>> Planning and development of the 3.0L 4V V6 Duratec engine for multiple vehicle applications.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

>>> Developed the manufacturing business case for all engine design modifications for the 3.0L 2V V6 Vulcan engine. Wrote the 1998 and 1999 Ford Motor Company Operations V6 Strategy. Developed the Global Architecture Platform II V-Engine business nodel.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

>>> Planning and development of the 4.0L 2V V6 Cologne engine for the Explorer vehicle.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

>>> Liaison between the design engineering and manufacturing organizations. Responsible to lead the resolution of all design issues during two engine launches (new engines), 2.5L and 3.0L 4V V6 Duratec engines.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

>>> Base Engine Systems Engineer for the 2.5L 4V V6 Duratec Engine. Responsible for the base engine (long block) systems design.Designed numerous gasket and sealing components for the 4.6L 2V/4V V8 Modular engine programs.

Washington, DC, US

>>> Responsible for the combat readiness of troops and equipment (Fulda & Bad Hersfeld, Germany).Supervised the development of several training manuals, with cost models (Ft. Belvoir, VA).

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Master’S Degree, Business Administration