World Class Automotive Manufacuring Manager specialized in stamping.

Mikel P. Graham

*** ****** ***** ***** ( Lebanon Tennessee 37087

C: 615-***-**** ( Email: **************@****.*** (

www.linkedin.com/in/mikelgraham

World-Class Automotive Manufacturing Operations Management

Accomplished hands-on professional who is passionate and wired for

strategic and tactical thinking and focused on creating results-driven

continuous improvement in operations. Collaborative manager and change

agent that can see the hidden, assess the problem, develop strategic

plans, and execute solutions. Live "lean" utilizing appropriate best

practices to eliminate waste and inefficiencies. Solid track record

directing operations, developing solutions, and leading top-performing

teams committed to achieving a company's vision and mission. Utilize a

team-based approach to achieve total team participation. Communicate

effectively with all levels of an organization.

"A high energy individual with the ability and demonstrated experience to

build

collaboration and synergies within an organization"

Stamping ( Project Management ( Start-up Initiatives ( Equipment

Installation ( Process Improvements

Operations Leadership ( Policies & Procedures ( Training Facilitation (

Safety ( Quality Compliance ( OSHA

ERP & SAP / MRP ( Environmental Management System ( Business Management

System ( 5-S

Certified Crane Trainer ( CMAA / ASME / ANSI / NFPA Rules & Regulations

Career Summary

Faurecia Exhaust Systems; Louisville, KY ( September 2012-Present

Global leader in manufacturing of sub-systems for the automotive industry.

FES-Louisville focuses on the manufacture of entire exhaust systems. One in

five vehicles features an FES exhaust system.

UAP Manager

Plant Management Committee

member hired to implement plant wide change initiatives to increase team

autonomy. Ensure all daily facets of manufacturing are aligned with FES and

customer expectations. Facets not limited to but include production,

quality, engineering, maintenance, P&L, HSE and logistics. Implemented new

product launches for Nissan & Hyundai and serve as official plant

representative for customers. 120+ team; 10 direct reports.

. Empower team to conceptualize new problem-solving initiatives.

. Commit to goals set during PIC/PDP process (direct labor head count,

shift organization, schedules, etc.)

. Convey QCDP targets for ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, accidents, safety

improvements, etc.

. Analyze processes to eradicate future operator errors. Identify root

cause to implement corrective measures (training, SWIS,EWO, maintenance

and safety) to minimize future errors.

. Improved direct labor efficiency (DLE) from 51 to 61% under 3 months.

. Manage production costs to achieve FES financial targets; prepare and

present UAP budget.

. Designate staffing needs and participate in interviews to determine new

recruits, promotions and terminations.

L&W ENGINEERING; Lebanon Tennessee ( January 2012-September 2012

Tier 1 supplier of stamped and welded sub-assemblies for the automotive

industry. Primary customers include Honda, Nissan, Ford, and General

Motors.

Plant Superintendent

Change agent hired to organize& develop internal lines, departments and

management to ensure plant objectives align with customer quality and

delivery expectations. Implemented new training & management ideologies.

. 50% increase in workforce within shift; 90+ team members and 8 direct

reports.

. Improved HPH 10% through the development and utilization of cross-

training; slashed change-over times by 22%.

. Improved and maintained positive working relationship to increase

production system efficiency.

. Fill the role of Plant Manager on all factory-related responsibilities

should the need arise (vacation/weekends).

Mikel P. Graham

C: 615-***-**** ( Email: **************@****.*** (

www.linkedin.com/in/mikelgraham

HYUNDAI (HMMA USA); Montgomery, Alabama ( September 2003 - September 2011

Company's first U.S. manufacturing ($1.4 m) facility boasts 2 million

square feet and employs more than 2,700 people.

Assistant Stamping Manager / Acting Head of the Department and Acting

Operations Manager

Recruited to help launch Hyundai's first state-of-the-art facility

manufacturing panel builds for 335,000 automobiles annually. Assisted with

supervising plant construction including start-up processes. Researched and

purchased equipment, and guided the delivery and installation of equipment

for stamping processes. Determined layout and installation of the metal

finishing and die repair areas. Hired and trained 50% of the stamping

plant's first employees. Established and executed departmental policies and

procedures, plant objectives, manuals and training materials, KPIs, and

business management systems.

Maintained inventory and scheduled raw material purchases. Provided

leadership to a group of 50+non-union workers, two team leaders and two

group leaders within a 2-shift world-class stamping shop operation - 90%

automated.

. Tapped to jumpstart a lagging project for an automated scrap system

developed to recycle scrap steel into bales.

. Mentored and developed six team leaders and two group leaders to advance

within the plant.

. Guided ERP and SAP / MRP operations for raw material / finished product;

updated information / improved efficiency.

. Slashed ADC by 100% to world-class ADC of 5.5 minutes. Increased SPH by

75% to hold world-class level of 553 SPH.

. Championed three new car launches and two vehicle facelifts.

. Spearheaded delivery, installation, start-up, and FTP of four automatic

and three radio-controlled cranes. Negotiated with crane manufacturers

and installers to save more than $150K.

. Recorded more than $50K in cost savings with the installation of an

Automated Truck Guide.

. Developed and implemented all SWIS manuals for stamping jobs; created the

Crane Automation and Automation Safety guidelines, the Pit Fire

Protection "Sprinkler System" and switch gear installation and sub-

station.

. Recognized for developing the team member classroom curriculum and hands-

on training guide.

. Maintained record of zero recordable OSHA for a 16-month period from 2009

- 2010.

. Visited Steinbichler's Quality Vision System (Germany) to learn more

about defect detection.

. Number One Stamping Plant in the World 2009 (Harbour Report 2010); Number

One Stamping Plant in NA 2008 (Harbour Report 2009); and Number One

Stamping Plant in NA 2010 (Harbour Report 2011).

GENERAL MOTORS, INC; Grand Rapids, Michigan ( November 2000 - August 2003

Press Department Die Set, Crane & Salvage Supervisor

Coordinated and directed work in eight diverse areas of the plant including

20 transfer press lines, 12 standard die set press lines, and 31 remote /

overhead cranes in addition to mechanical and safety. Provided leadership

to a 50-team shift in addition to supervisors. Adhered to QS-9000

compliance standards, maintained a lean inventory level, met shipping

requirements, and managed the salvage repair operations. Facilitated safety

meetings and enforced quality.

TOWER AUTOMOTIVE; Kalamazoo, Michigan ( August 1993 - October 2000

Acting Production Manager

BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE; Galesburg, Michigan ( August 1992 - July 1993

Final Inspector; Cadillac Line - QS-9000 environment

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Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Business Administration ( Nazareth College; Nazareth, Michigan

( 1989

Lockout / Tagout ( Ergonomics ( Global Quality Assurance ( OSHA ( Team

Relations ( Diversity Awareness

Sexual Harassment ( Intercultural Relations ( Business Ethics ( Employee

Relations ( Root-Cause Analysis

The 5-Whys of Problem Solving ( Fishbone Diagrams & Organizational

Effectiveness

5-S ( Continuous Process Improvements

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