Martin Van Wyk

Vice President Operations - Automotive at Nova Steel

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

About

Experienced, performance driven leader with a demonstrated history of success in automotive manufacturing operations. My expertise in Lean Manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing technologies has consistently resulted in significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability. I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring sustainable success in highly competitive industries. Diverse automotive manufacturing background and a proven record of success in turning around underperforming operations and driving them towards world-class standards.  People/Skill Development  Business development  Product development  Manufacturing Engineering  Launch Management  Program Management

Experience

  • Nova Steel (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Vice President Operations - Automotive
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • General Manager
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Magna International (19 yrs)
    • Assistant General Manager
      May 2018 - Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    • Business Unit Manager
      Jul 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Director Engineering & Quality
      Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 · 7 mos

  • Designer at SATURN TOOL & DIE CO
    Jul 2000 - Apr 2004 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Product Engineer at Toyota SA - TDM
    1993 - 2000 · 7 yrs