Jack R. Wagner

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Springfield, MO 65807

acn2db@r.postjobfree.com 417-***-**** (C)

LEAN MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE

Energized executive with domestic and international manufacturing

experience in Asia and Europe. Experience with three Automotive OEM's,

Volkswagen of America and Volkswagen Germany, Chrysler and Ford Motor

Company. Accomplished success with New Model Launch, Plant Startups,

Quality Control.

~International Experience ~Strategic Planning ~New Model Launch

~Multi Plant Management ~Plant Startups ~Financial Controls

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Ford Truck F-150 new model launch with the Aluminum Body

o Member of Ford Executive Launch team

. Developed R&D green technology, low emissions fuel hose working with

Dupont for Ford Motor Company

. Skilled in the Toyota Production System. Trained by Yoshiki Iwata

student of Taiichi Ohno, founder of the Toyota Production System.

. Restructured Chrysler UAW manufacturing plant, resulting in $60M

turnaround

. Launched eco-friendly water borne paint systems at Chrysler

Corporation

. Accomplished success with 3 OEM'S and 11 different Assembly

manufacturing sites with different cultures and expectations.

. Orchestrated four (4) successful turnaround operations

SETI Manufacturing Tracker Marine

New Venture Gear Smith

Corporation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Productivity Team, Troy, Michigan

2012-Present

Lean Engineering Consulting Company

Sr. Consultant / Executive Project Manager, Ford Motor Company

. Ford launch team executive on the new Aluminum F-150 Truck

. Instrumental in F-150 launch acceleration plan, training and

scheduling of 3 crew manning, responsible for the release and hold

quality program

. Accomplished 49% improvement in dealer warranty at Ford Chicago

Assembly in nine months with 25 employees using blueprint mapping,

work station analysis

. Directed 150 employees at six domestic shipping ports for Ford Export

resolving numerous quality issues

. Directed 87 employees in 7 assembly plant locations, reducing Ford

dealer warranty by 10% in three months

JACK R. WAGNER

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Color Works Industries LLC, Springfield, Missouri 2005-2012

Executive Management Company Focused on Strategic Competitive Manufacturing

President

. Former partner in start-up business for Kenworth Heavy Truck

warehousing/parts

. Established J.I.T. engine sequencing center for Kenworth Truck,

resulting in $2M+ logistical savings, year-over-year 2011

. Increased productivity of painted parts on military MRAP armored

vehicles by 10% in 30 days for Force Protection a major military OEM

contractor

. Exceeded expectations with the strategic planning and launch of a

greenfield manufacturing site for Metaldyne Corporation a Fortune 500

automotive supplier in South Korea, ahead of schedule and on budget

SETi Manufacturing, Pensacola, Florida 2002-2004

International Automotive Elastomer Company with sales of $60M

Chief Operating Officer

. Directed 865 employees in four different locations

. Improved overall manufacturing quality and efficiency by 20% in one

year

. Turnaround of Kitco site, losing $500K per month to break even in 16

week

Bass Pro / Tracker Marine, Springfield, Missouri 2000-

2002

Worldwide Manufacturer of Metal and Fiberglass Boats with Sales of $400M+

Vice President

. Directed 1,070 employees in six different locations (across 4 states)

. Improved efficiency of manufacturing performance by 24% in 10 months

. Turnaround of Clinton site, losing 200K per month, break even in 10

months

. Instituted modular assembly in six locations saving $300,000 annually

New Venture Gear, Troy, Michigan 1997-2000

Manufacturer of Automotive Driveline Systems with two billion in sales.

Vice President

. Directed staff of 10 managers and 2,300 UAW employees

. Restructured GM UAW plant cellular manufacturing, resulting in $60M

turnaround

Smith Corporation, various manufacturing assignment

1994-1997

Chrysler Corporation, various manufacturing assignments

1982-1994

Volkswagen Manufacturing of America, New Stanton, Pennsylvania

1977-1982

Automotive Manufacturer

Supervisor, New Stanton, Pennsylvania

. Wolfsburg Germany 2 year assignment for Volkswagen of America

EDUCATION

BBA Walsh College; Troy, Michigan - B.B.A. (Economics)

Microsoft Office

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