Dublin, Ohio, United States
Frank Paluch is a consultant and engineering professional with 36 years of experience in the automotive and aerospace industry with extensive experience in Product development and operations management culminating as President of Honda R&D Americas. He recently retired as a EVP from Honda Development and Manufacturing in charge of North American Planning & strategy, New Model development, procurement, supply chain and Quality. Frank Paluch is currently consulting with multiple companies in the areas of product development & manufacturing as well as electrification future planning & strategy. . He is currently lecturing at The Ohio State University teaching the course "Lean Product & Process Development" and uses this course as a basis for performing assessments with companies to give them a "Grade" on how far they are along the Lean journey and recommend initiatives to improve. Previously he served on the Honda regional operating Board as well as being a board member of COSI non-profit. He and his wife ran Midway Warehouse company self-storage business until selling it in 2023. Honorably discharged from Army and graduate from The Ohio State University.
Specializing in performing assessments of companies' Lean capabilities with a "Grade" that specifically shows where areas of weakness exist so improvement initiatives can be started as well as coaching them thru that process applying the key principles, methods and tools of LEAN.
Lecturer in Professional & Distance Education Program | The Ohio State University College of Engineering 's "Lean Product Development" course which guides participants on a transformative journey into the world of Lean Process and Product Development (LPPD). Together, we explore key principles, prioritize customer needs, optimize processes, build high-performance teams, and drive continuous improvement. With real-world examples drawn from leading industries, we provide a dynamic learning experience that empowers students to elevate their product and process development capabilities. Collaborating with esteemed former colleague Honda R&D Americas, LLC's Lara Harrington, we are committed to shaping the future of product development and fostering a culture of innovation and value creation.
Responsible for Corporate operations: NA Planning & Strategy, Quality, Supply chain management and supplier operations. North American regional operating board member. Report directly to President of HDMA.
Responsible for New Model division and Global spec control, North American quality division and North American purchasing ($35B ~ direct and Indirect). Reported directly to President and COO of NA manufacturing. North American regional operating board member. Project leader for the re-organization and integration of 17 individual companies and 27 divisions into Honda Development and Manufacturing of America Co.
Responsible for Development of Honda and Acura automobiles & light trucks, powersports, & power equipment products for North American and global markets, including Lean Product Development Management, Design, and Strategic Planning. Reports directly to President Global Honda Motor R&D. Board member: American Honda, Honda North America, COSI (Center of Science and Industry) & North American regional operating Board.