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Newaygo, Michigan, United States

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Auburn Hills, MI

NOTE: Program Manager for 2 years, moved into quality for 3 yrs and then was moved back into Program Management which is current position. Manage Ford and Tier Customer Programs with internal cross functional teams. Involved with program teams to ensure on time Tool Kickoff and launch within the forecasted tooling budget and customer timing. - Lead teams.

Auburn Hills, MI

• Acted as liaison between the Global Director of Quality and all plants implementing the Global Quality Strategy, focused on robust problem solving, Safety/ Regulatory (S/R) procedures and First Piece OK resulting in a.
• Developed online training for S/R Process and First Piece OK
• Assisted with multiple on-site workshops training and implementing the strategy
• Mentored in robust problem solving to identify true root cause & corrective actions
• Conducted Quality Audits enforcing strategy (S/R, FPO, 8D & TS/IATF) in quality systems
• Sharepoint Administrator within division for Program Management & quality groups.

Troy, MI

• Manage key Chrysler HVAC programs with cross functional teams including customers and internal functional areas. Involved with program teams to ensure on time launch within the forecasted budget which includes labor.
• Lead Monthly reviews for (3) key Programs
• Provided support for second customer programs prior to hiring replacement Program Manager
• Manage program timing, open issues and internal budget to ensure successful program

Program Manager focused mainly in Ford Cooling Module Assemblies. Worked with multiple suppliers to coordinate a successful assembly for key launches at Ford including the 2012 Explorer.

Managed several Ford programs with multi-faceted teams including customer and internal areas. Actively involved in program milestones, managing solutions to maintain program timing in a positive work environment. Negotiated piece price and tooling with customer.

Managed three engineers and CAD workload along with multiple cross-functional teams on Ford programs resulting in $65M in sales.

Assigned to the corporate office to identify, improve and implement process efficiency improvement to problem areas.

Promoted to manager of five engineers, three CAD designers and multiple cross functional teams on Ford Truck Programs totaling $161M in sales.

Designed and released fuel, brake, vacuum, drainhose and air suspension systems for multiple GM Programs.

Led plant team to design, procure and install production equipment while launching multiple parts. Visited customer sites to measure, analyze, develop and implement solutions achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Conducted troubleshooting sessions on current equipment and initiated $750 K in cost savings.

Completed intense three month training and eight hour presentation for promotion to field engineer. Conducted on-site geological surveys. Led monthly team meetings, equipment calibrations and troubleshooting of tools to ensure equipment availability. Managed team of six involving safety (explosive and radiation).