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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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 &.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinated injection mold tool transfers from Summit Molding in Texas to CNI’s new molding facility in Charlotte, MI.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Houston, TX, US

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

Bachelors, Industrial Distribution

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting