MARK CLINE

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Clarkston, Michigan 48348 E-Mail: abmgkp@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

A Production Executive accomplished in technology management with

leadership and partnership experience in manufacturing processes. An

impact leader who has launched multi-million dollar projects, including

advancing technology levels within existing manufacturing systems. Proven

visionary leadership balancing creative, analytical, and technical

expertise to effectively align cross-functional and global organizations.

Strong work ethic, analytical, collaborative and adaptable team builder.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS, Global Validation Lab, Sterling Heights, MI 1995-

2009

Major manufacturer of cars and trucks that led global sales for 77 years.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Executive, Global ADT 2006-2009

Advanced Development Team ( ADT ) representative for Body, Press and Die

reporting to the Executive Technical Council. Coordinated and managed an

annual development budget of over $20M and development manpower of

approximately 75 full time equivalent heads globally leveraged cross-

functionally.

. Created the Manufacturing Development Project Portfolio of 195

projects in nine countries to eliminate redundancies and maximize

project outcomes.

. Developed the strategies of lightweighting and flexible or agile

systems for vehicle manufacturing to enable fuel efficiency targets

and reduce vehicle investment costs.

. Created and chaired 26 Gate Reviews of manufacturing development

projects to build global collaboration and communicate development

results.

. Created and chaired 24 meetings of the Global ME Technology Forum (

GMETF ) to increase technology implementation efforts.

Advanced Forming Technology Manager 2004-2006

Responsible for implementation of tube and sheet hydroforming into

production. Launched 28 tube hydroforming parts into production across

ten vehicle platforms. Supervised the installation of sheet

hydroforming, six parts and equipment into production.

. Provided key technical assistance in primary tryout of 16 sheet

hydroformed parts, an industry first to production.

. Created and maintained a website for documentation of sheet

hydroforming information and parameters resulting in a seamless

launch.

. Conducted over 30 technical classes of tube and sheet hydroforming for

over 200 engineers for understanding in part design, processing and

reduce tooling investment.

Building and Operations Manager 1995-2004

Managed all aspects of a stand-alone development facility including

security, facilities management and policies. Determined and managed

budgets for the facility including 25 engineers and $8M annually.

GENERAL MOTORS (continued)

Building and Operations Manager

. Implemented a $26M project to convert facility from stamping to tube

hydroform development resulting in 95% reduction in part tryout and

minimization of risk.

. Trained and mentored engineers in Design of Experiments ( DOE's ) for

development work to reduce development costs by 10%.

GENERAL MOTORS, Die Management Group, Marion, IN 1991-1995

Major manufacturer of cars and trucks that led global sales for 77 years.

Superintendent, Tool and Die Construction and Tryout 1991-1995

Responsible for all functions in the Tool and Die Operations consisting

of Patterns, Construction and Tryout. Managed a total of over 450

employees in the Tool and Die operations with operations budget of over

$8M and tooling investment of $50M annually.

. Led the improvement of Marion Tool and Die operations from worst

performer to leader in cost, timing of delivery and quality in a three

year period.

. Negotiated with the unions ( UAW and PML ) for policy changes and the

grievance procedure at a local level reducing grievance load by 50%.

GENERAL MOTORS, Buick Olds Cadillac Headquarters, Warren, MI 1990-

1991

Major manufacturer of cars and trucks that led global sales for 77 years.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer 1990-1991

Coordinated all activities related to machining of dies in all GM die

plants. Coordinated all machine enhancements for GM plants in Tool and

Die ( mechanical upgrades and controls retrofits )

. Developed CAD / CAM methods and systems for plant operations resulting

in a $4M cost reduction annually.

GENERAL MOTORS, Fisher Body, Kalamazoo, MI 1976-1990

Major manufacturer of cars and trucks that led global sales for 77 years.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 1983-1990

Directed and coordinated activities concerned with installation of tool

room modernization.

. Implemented a $42M project to update die construction processes from

manual to CNC on time and on budget to enable die cost reduction of

20%.

. Created a Predictive Maintenance system and controlled $2M annual

budget and manpower for tool room resulting in no unscheduled downtime

for a two year period.

Maintenance Supervisor 1976-1983

Supervision of maintenance skilled and non-skilled employees in a large

stamping plant including the responsibility for hiring new skilled trades

employees.

EDUCATION

MS, Manufacturing Management, General Motors Institute, EMI, Flint, MI

1987

BS, Electrical Engineering, General Motors Institute, Flint, MI 1981

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