DAVID M. BUSHI

248-***-**** acf1f8@r.postjobfree.com

VP / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Lean Manufacturing / Quality / Labor Relations / Supply Chain / Startups / Turnarounds / MP&L

Cost Control / Process Improvement / Manufacturing and Process Engineering

Became corporate go-to resource for operational turnarounds. Acquired record of maximizing manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. Expertise in a wide variety of industries including: fabricated metals, alternative energy, specialty materials, electronic systems and component assemblies. Can make contributions quickly by:

Reducing costs and boosting productivity

Aligning engineering and operations with business goals and objectives

Transforming ideas into profitable products that can be manufactured cost effectively

Winning cooperation with staff, management, labor unions and other key stakeholders

MBA in Finance from Wayne State University School of Business Administration in 1998. BSEE from Kettering University (1989). Effective in Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial environments.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led a turnaround. Appointed by COO to turn around and manage newly acquired $50M aerospace division. Improved productivity by 30%, reduced labor by 20%, drove plant safety from last to 2nd in North America. Implemented bar code material tracking system to improve inventory accuracy 30%.

Produced innovative product to fulfill alternative energy contract. Company wanted to diversify into alternative energy sector. Developed relationship with new solar company to produce mirrored facet assemblies. Led team through design/build of new dish assemblies. Product exceeded targeted efficiency criterion of 91% light to energy conversion.

Played key role in a major integration. Selected by Ford after purchase of Land Rover to assess manufacturing and engineering operations. Increased production of Freelander from 850 to 1400+ units per week in three months. Reduced quality defects 30% in sheet metal stampings. Developed future site strategy and manufacturing operations plan.

Managed major OEM launches. Launched $300M+ in new assembly tooling in ten North America assembly plants. Directed multiple teams through design, build and installation. Delivered $300M in new assembly lines achieving targeted cycle times, throughput, quality and cost performance targets.

Lowered capital expenditures 10%. Asked to reduce spending on new assembly line capital equipment to improve EBITDA and cash flow. Led engineers and integrators to develop lower cost, flexible assembly equipment / components. Sharply improved EBITDA and cash flow.

Increased productivity. Decreased equipment downtime and boosted throughput at Ford, Oakville Assembly Plant Body Shop. Replaced or refurbished robots, transfer systems, and other key equipment, reducing downtime 15%. Supported $8M sales increase without adding equipment or personnel.

CAREER SUMMARY

Tower Int’l, global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, 2006 to Present.

Director Mfg Business Office, Tower International, 2013 to Present. Seized opportunity to enhance global operational experience. Appointed based on past turnaround success to drive operational efficiencies in 10 North America, three Brazilian and five European plants.

VP of Operations, Tower Defense & Aerospace, 2012 to 2013. Promoted to head operations for newly-acquired $50M unit. Led engineering, operations, QC, program management and MP&L. Implemented Lean methods. Developed strategic plan to achieve financial and manufacturing metric objectives. Directed staff of 72.

Director of Engineering, Tower International, 2006 to 2012. Directed assembly engineering in concentrator solar technology and automotive manufacturing for $2B company. Implemented $300M of new assembly production lines for ten North American plants with scaling for volume requirements.

Lead Consultant, Bushi & Associates, 2004 to 2006. Led consulting practice working with multiple start up and small cap companies to improve operational efficiency and material flow. Worked with Garmin in a JV to provide new aftermarket navigation system. Oversaw new navigation system development for Ford F150 vehicle.

Engineering, Process, Refurbishment and Launch Manager, Ford Motor Co., 1993 to 2003. Improved process quality at six North American Assembly Plants; refurbished Oakville Plant in Ontario. Launch Leader for Lincoln Aviator & 2003 Thunderbird. Also Engineering Supervisor for manufacturing operations.

Electrical Engineer, Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), 1989 to 1993, specializing in Process Development IC manufacturing. Also served as General Motors Intern during Kettering University studies until graduation in 1989.

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