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Goose Creek, Sc, Us

Goose Creek, Sc, Us

Ridgeville, Sc, Us

As part of the Plant Business Office, this role supports the plant strategy and launch processes. Analyzing and driving improvements with plant launch and future plant projects. Supporting launch of EX90 & Polestar 3 projects at VCCH.

Ridgeville, Sc, Us

Supported launch team for pre-series builds for EX90 & Polestar 3 at VCCH C Shop (final assembly). Lead team driving problem resolution process to eliminate failure modes detected at inspection and product audit.

Göteborg, Se

Lemgo, De

Launched greenfield ISRI Ladson plant, including managing allcontractors to set up the facility [electrical, compressed air, ITinfrastructure including file servers & cabling] through theinstallation of the assembly line from Germany.•Hired all production & quality staff. Managed training plan throughramp up and PPAP with Mercedes Benz Vans.•After launch managed production operations.•In 2019 was the project manager over the closure and relocation ofthe ISRI Galesburg production lines to ISRI Ladson. I was responsiblefor all infrastructure preparations [IT, Electrical, air lines, foundation].After the transfer I took over as production manager.• In July 2020 I was promoted to General Manager• Managed day to day operations at Ladson Plant through daily top 5meetings. Responsible for each department including planning.• Responsible for assuring daily production & shipping goals weremet to customers.•Monthly reports to corporate for the P&L.• Implemented sustainability initiatives to reduce energy costs.• Successfully achieved a significant reduction in production scrapfrom 1.54% to 0.50% through strategic implementation of Paretoanalysis and root cause analysis methodologies.• Recognized for sustainability projects, awarded the Impact Awardfor 2022 by the Charleston County Economic Development Council.

Lemgo, De

Launched new seating facility in 2017, starting with an empty building. Executed plans developed in Germany for installation of new seating assembly line with conveyors & ASRS. Contracted building of the quality lab, managed contractors for all facility installations (painting floors, installation of air lines & compressor, installation of IT servers & running of all CAT5 network connections, installation of fiber & redundant fiber. Tracked CAPEX. Created and managed MS Project timeline / Gantt chartHired all production & quality staff. Managed successful ramp up from pre-series builds through PPAP and Run@RateAfter launch managed day to day production of VS30 Mercedes Sprinter projectJuly 2019, managed the closure of ISRI Galesburg,MI and the successful transfer of the production line to ISRI Ladson. Galesburg project revenue: € 10.8Million annualManaged day to day production & scheduling of both VS30 & Commercial Vehicles Seating (former Galesburg products)..

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx

• Managed the program launch process for BMW G05/G06 rear crossmembers, ensuring adherence to the Metalsa Project System (MPS).• Directed various functions to meet project requirements, including maintaining war room visual management, conducting open issues meetings, and coordinating with sales on quotations.• Oversaw CAPEX and tooling budgets, reviewing and approving quotes for equipment and relevant purchases.• Coordinated with assembly engineers and the purchasing department to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr

• Managed engineering changes for Mercedes 2nd row seating (GLE, GLE Coupe) and entire car seating for (R-Class Wagon), including special edition seating projects.• Oversaw pre-series build events for MY 2016.5, MY 2017, and MY 2018.5.• Led weekly Daimler Sternenhimmel engineering change meetings, tracking and discussing implementation status with program managers and Daimler engineers.• Handled the complete ECR process, from customer PAEV to PPAP submission, while utilizing Magellan PLM (Product Life Cycle software).• Approved purchase orders for prototype parts and tooling POs for the Cottondale plant.• Managed WBS elements and spending based on approved start-up and engineering costs.• Led wrinkle improvement meetings with Faurecia Puebla trim plant to enhance seat appearance.• Coordinated the successful launch of the C292 seating program (2 rows), including B-phase, ET & PT1,2,3 build events.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support launch activities and ensure timely seat delivery to Daimler. Used MS Project to create Gantt charts for project tracking• Led the launch of the BR251 complete seat project and the X166 power easy entry change.• Conducted TS-16949 internal audits to maintain quality standards.

• Led and directed the APQP process, managing multifunctional teams and overseeing the launch of new model automotive parts, engineering changes, and product line transfers. • Coordinated activities between sales, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing for customer change requests and new contracts, working with major clients such as GM, Chrysler, JCI, Magna, IAC, and Kongsberg. • Managed the APQP process from contract receipt to PPAP and production handoff, including tasks like creating bills of materials, internal change notices, and overseeing raw material setup, supplier PPAPs, managed CAPEX budget & POs, line setup, hiring plans, ramp-up, and quality approval. • Successfully launched various automotive interiors programs, including Door panels for the Dodge Journey & VW Routan, Head restraints for the Chrysler Town & Country, Ford Escape, BMW X5 and seat back panels for the Hyundai Santa Fe & Nissan Pathfinder/Infiniti JX • Coordinated multiple business transfers between from CNI Michigan plants to the CNI Acuna plant including: Honda Pilot back panels, GMC Acadia/Buick Enclave armrest, JohnsonControls seat pull straps, Nissan Pathfinder back panels, Buick Lucerne door panels & center console. • Coordinated injection mold tool transfers from Summit Molding in Texas to CNI’s new molding facility in Charlotte, MI. • Certified TS-160949 Internal Auditor from 2010-2012. • Managed open issue lists, APQP trackers by project and created Gantt charts via MS Project.

Pontiac, Michigan, Us

Manage new product launches, coordinate engineering changes, manage APQP activities within plant, corporate and the customer. GMT800/GMT900 Seating. Six Sigma Greenbelt training

Responsibilities include managing Sales, Program Management, Quality Systems (QS9000 / ISO14000), Quality Control, IT, Engineering department and 2 Six Sigma Blackbelts (direct reports were each of the department heads). Oversee and direct all commercial issues including quoting to the customer, all program launches, transfers, engineering, acquisition of capitol equipment, all quality activities (including QS-9000 maintenance & TS-16949 preparation), system and network activities, six sigma projects and responsible for authorizing all plant purchase orders (MRO, production, & spot buys). Regularly negotiated with customers and suppliers on pricing and delivery of material, tool kick off dates, etc. Responsible for all customer ratings and coordinated rating improvements. Responsible to report on P&L variances of my departments to the VP of Operations monthly.

Responsibilities included managing the Sales department and Program Management. Oversaw and directed the Sales & Cost Estimating Group, quoting automotive seat cover assemblies manufactured at DYLSA and all laminates produced at Magna Del Rio Lamination for both internal and external customers. Reviewed and approved all quotes prior to submission to the customer. Directly responsible for all commercial issues including reviewing and approving SOWs (Statement of Work), LOI’s (Letter of Intent) and pricing policies for each program. Conducted pricing and obsolescence negotiations and oversaw all contract review activities. Oversaw and directed Program Managers and all of their activities including new product launches, transfers, engineering changes, and APQP activities.Traveled to customers to negotiate pricing at Bloomington Normal Seating, Lear and Magna Seating at Livonia.Developed quote tracking database to improve on time quote performance from 40-60% to over 90%.Developed lamination quote system.

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Responsibilities included coordinating APQP activities and engineering changes for the RS 2001 (Chrysler Town & Country) and the 2G22 (Chrysler Sebring). Coordinated activities with a multifunctional team, Sales, Engineering, Materials, Quality & Production. Was the direct customer contact for these programs.Directed the 2G22 transfer from Milan TN to Cd Acuña.Directed and monitored all engineering samples between the plant & customer.

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Responsibilities included quoting all new business and engineering changes for all trim covers manufactured by DYLSA. Was responsible to collect all Purchase Orders, engineering change notices, and drawings from customers. Conducted contract review activities. Was actively involved in commercial issues, pricing negotiations, reviews of SOWs and LOIs, feasibility analysis.Performed analysis of cost estimations and compiled these into customer specific quote breakdowns.Prioritized quotations for the cost estimating groupTrained sales department for Magna sister plant in Sabinas

Houston, Tx, Us

Responsibilities included performing quotations on pumps, pump units, pump parts and valve actuators.

Bachelors, Industrial Distribution

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting