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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Selected to lead the Paint operations through a transition from Full-Size Luxury vehicles to the all new Chevrolet Volt vehicle. Responsible for the complete plan development, facility layout, processing, and overall project management for new product program while managing daily operations for current products.

Moraine, Oh

Moraine (OH) AssemblyResponsible for all aspects of the Paint facility operations (manufacturing, safety, quality, maintenance, engineering, and environmental) at a high volume 3-shift Mid-size MAV assembly facility. Led team of 240+ operators, 70+ skilled trades, and 34 salary to achieve business plan objectives. Implemented GM - Global Manufacturing System into Paint Shop resulting in 23% gain for overall plant score. Moved assembly facility into TOP 5 status for all North America Operations.Executed multiple continuous improvement projects that generated savings in excess of $4.7M direct materials, $1.9M processing materials, and $1.5M in energy usage reductions. Initiated several quality strategies which resulted in 40% improvement in J.D. Power scores, two "Best in Segment" awards for overall paint quality, and warranty improvements of 28%.Accomplished significant year over year improvements in key operational metrics.

Janesville (WI) AssemblyAccountable for all aspects of General Assembly operations (production, quality, manufacturing engineering and maintenance) for a high volume Full-Size SUV assembly facility. Responsible for leading team of 1800+ production, 90+ maintenance, and 84 salary employees to achieve business plan objectives. Successfully challenged organization through a major model change while implementing a new TQS/Andon system and a complete manufacturing floor team restructuring.Led Six-Sigma projects to realize a 41% improvement in vehicle repair rate float.Selected as leader for all manufacturing areas during two key contract negotiations which resulted in building the foundation for utilizing the GM - Global Manufacturing System.Performed Plant Manager function on numerous occasions covering vacations and absences.

Responsible for all aspects of Paint Shop operations (manufacturing, quality, process engineering, maintenance, and environmental) at a high volume Full-Size SUV assembly facility. Responsible for leading team of 360+ operators, 110+ maintenance, and 42 salary employees to achieve business plan objectives.Managed major facility project for all new phosphate/electrocoat building and process equipment.Improved the Customer Enthusiasm score for exterior to be Best in GM Truck Group.Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve a 37% reduction in required labor hours.

Assigned to lead vital changes to the assembly operations for securing future products. Led multiple groups totaling 34 engineers and analysts on plant wide mission to develop, implement, and teach common standardized work, built-in-quality, and short lead time principles into all production areas. Reengineered Trim Shop operations to incorporate a Doors-Off assembly system.Compressed the Trim and Sheet Metal areas to facilitate a new Body Shop expansion.Significant productivity gains accomplished in concert with safety and quality improvements.

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

Medium Duty / Commercial Trucks; Responsible for total business unit's overall operations. Led the Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Planning, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance, and Tech Support Groups tasked with planning and implementing all product program changes, new model introductions, process and productivity improvements, asset management, and capital appropriation projects.Outperformed operations and capital budget targets for three consecutive years.Introduced new CAT diesel engine program and capacity increase with no loss in production schedule.Coordinated all cross-functional sessions for each product line to insure compliance to timelines.

Janesville Assembly Facility

Kalamazoo Metal Fabricating Facility

Kalamazoo (MI) Metal Fabricating FacilityManager Labor Relations/ Personnel ActivitiesPlant Manufacturing PlannerSupervisor Industrial EngineeringGen Supv Quality Control

Ms, Industrial Engineering

Awarded GM Fellowship for Masters Degree

Bs, Manufacturing Engineering