Grand Haven, Michigan, United States
Plant Manager automotive interiors. 30 years in the automotive business including plant management, operations mngt, quality mngt, production mngt, and product launch. Manufacturing Principles (value stream mapping, problem solving, 5S, visual management, kaizen, standard work, error proofing, quick change over) - Technical Skills (KT, Certified Lean Implementer, Manufacturing, data collection and analysis, 8D) -External Systems APQP.
Yanfeng Automotive Region 1 Launch Manager January 2020 to June 2021. Responsible for leading plant activities with new model launches. Coordinate plant team, HR, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Maintenance in receiving new model equipment, processes, and assembly. Launch of Rivian all electric Pick Up and SUV. Door panels and plastic hard trim. Start of production for Truck 6/14/21 and SUV 9/29/21 Bryan Ohio Plant. Launch of Amazon Prime Van electric delivery truck. Door panels and plastic hard trim. Start of production 11/28/21. Bryan Ohio Plant. Launch of Volvo/Mack Heavy Duty Truck. Door Panels and plastic hard trim. Start of production 1/24/24. Bryan Ohio Plant.
Manage service operations for an automotive interior manufacturing plant. Products include: Door panel processing and assembly, visors, floor consoles, headliner processing and headliner systems. Prepare annual budget. Full P& L responsibility. Responsible for all operations metrics, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement. Certified LEAN Implementer, QS 9000 Lead Auditor. 145K sq ft facility with 2 external warehouses. 50 employees. Direct staff of 7 including manufacturing engineering, quality, finance, materials, safety, and supervision.
Operations Manager, Lakewood Plant Johnson Controls ’01 to ’04. Manage the assembly department for Lakewood, including floor consoles, armrests, and overhead systems. Quality Manager, Lakewood / Beechwood Plants Johnson Controls ’99 to 01. Lead quality staff for the L/W and B/W plants. Quality engineering, PPAP coordination, BOS compliance. Product lines include floor consoles, armrests, overhead systems, and injection molding. Hiring manager for quality staff.