Larry

Larry C. Kipp, Jr.

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Performance-driven executive with notable success in delivering impressive turnaround and start-up results at large

multi divisional corporations in Canada and the United States. Talent for quickly assessing business/operation to

develop and implement plans to improve profit margins, staff productivity, and unifying the team at all levels of the

organization in achieving the strategic vision. Dynamic leader with a proven ability to inspire team members to

perform beyond their expectations through individual mentoring, hands on coaching, and driving accountability to

agreed upon metrics.

Core

Core Competencies

P & L Management/Budget Planning Change Management Organizational Development

Continuous Improvement Culture JIT Sequencing/Assembly Metrics Management

Labor Negotiations (UAW) Product launch Startup/Turnaround Operations

Experience

Experience

Glass

Glass and Mirror Craft January 2008 to August 2009

Privately owned $16 million glass fabrication business utilized for residential and commercial purposes, with customers in

Canada and the United States.

Plant Manager – Wixom, MI

Launched 3 new customers in the building products market in a four month time frame which resulted in an annual

sales increase of $2.5 million for CY 2009.

Realigned organizational resources through a companywide cross training initiative to meet the challenges of a

declining market as sales price was reduced an average of 25% in the commercial glass business.

Established organization benchmark of 250,000 hours worked (12 months) without a safety recordable.

TRW Occupant Safety Systems – Consulting Project 2007

TRW Occupant Safety Systems is a subsidiary of TRW Automotive. TRW is a $13 billion global automotive supplier.

Contacted by TRW Management to lead operational effectiveness improvement efforts by implementing process

focused business teams and mentoring to business team managers in Auburn, NY.. Provided operational leadership to

business team managers which resulted in a reduction of premium freight by $35,000/month and sustained productivity

improvements through cross training, increased accountability, and use of data to solve problems..

2002

Android Industries 2002 to 2007

Android Industries is a leading integrator of complex modular assemblies and sequenced parts to General Motors and DCX with

annual value added sales of $180 million employing 2000 team members.

Director of Operations - Auburn Hills, MI

Leader of six JIT complex modular assembly and sequencing facilities in Michigan, Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas with

$85 million of value added sales employing 1200 team members. First non owner promoted to the executive leadership

team. Direct reports of 6 Plant Managers and corresponding P&L responsibility.

Negotiated multiple UAW contracts, incorporating two tier compensation plans through the development of collaborative

problem solving.

Development and recruitment of multiple plant leadership teams to launch new facilities in Sterling Heights, MI and

Belvedere, IL from Plant Manager to the operational team members utilizing the DDI selection process.

Restructured operations in Doraville, Georgia and Shreveport, Louisiana and returned both facilities to the targeted

20% EBITDA expectations through onsite weekly performance reviews with the plant staffs and Plant Manager.

Executed a flawless launch of tire and wheel assemblies and engine modules for the Chrysler Sterling Heights

assembly plant for the new Sebring and Avenger.

Plant Manager - Flint, MI

Transformed a 3 crew, 7 day per week operation in a 300,000 square foot facility with $23 million of net value add

sales into the top performing facility within the organization.. Provided General Motors Flint truck operation with

modular assemblies and sequenced commodities while operating within a 180 minute broadcast window.

Reduced staffing by 40% in a 9 month time frame by streamling positions through empowering team members

in all facets of the organization. Eliminated waste by removing non value added operations.

Negotiated a 3 year collective bargaining agreement with the UAW incorporating a two tier compensation plan.

Exceeded EBITDA target of 20% for 2 consecutive years by implementing an intense focus on continuous

improvement.

Reduced PR&R’s from 30+/year to 4/year while achieving a scrap reduction of $400k annually by improving

standardized work and implementing the layered auditing process.

Restored credibility for Android Industries as a supplier to General Motors by improving quality, delivery, and

cost metrics. This improvement enabled Android Industries to win the right to supply the 900 platform.

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Plant Manager - Wixom, MI

Plant

Restored profitability and corporate culture to a modular assembly plant providing independent rear suspension and

engine cradle assemblies to General Motors Hamtramck facility.

Achieved profitability of 25% EBITDA on $8 million of net value add sales by aggressively driving kaizen

activities.

Finalized negotiations on first UAW contract which yielded an organization that was aligned at all levels of the

organization.

Reorganized the plant freeing up 35% of manufacturing floor space for incremental business, which yielded a

CRFM module for Ford Oakville.

Collins & Aikman/Mexican Industries 2000 to 2002

C&A is a manufacturer of interior/exterior automotive plastic components.

Plant Manager - Sterling Heights, MI

Coordinated and successfully executed the launch of a 300,000 square foot brownfield injection molding facility in the

manufacture of door panels, cowls, and other interior/exterior components.

Coordinated the consolidation of three facilities and the subsequent customer approvals to transfer over 50

tools in a three-month time frame.

Staffed a Brownfield site with direct reports including: Controller, Engineering Manager, Quality Manager,

Human Resources Manager, and Operations Manager in a two month timeframe.

Achieved positive relationship with the UAW by establishing trust and open communication which resulted in

zero grievances.

Managed joint venture between Mexican Industries and Collins and Aikman in the assembly of instrument

panels located in the Detroit Empowerment Zone.

Ventra Plastics (purchased by Flex n Gate) 1998 to 2000

Ventra Plastics is a division of Ventra Group an automotive leader in mechanical systems and exterior plastics with sales of $105

MCDN.

Director of Operations - Auburn Hills, MI

Leader of 3 unionized (CAW) facilities with plants in Chatham, Kitchener, and Peterborough, Ontario with sales of $105

million CDN. Processes included 34 injection- molding machines and a Class a paint system for rockers and fascias.

Led restructuring efforts in Chatham and Peterborough after the facilities were purchased out of receivership.

General Manager - Windsor, ON

Revitalized a CAW injection molding operation by restructuring the management team and installing a metric system for

driving continuous improvement in an operation with sales of $50 million CDN in the manufacturing of automotive

components for Ford, Honda, and Toyota.

Installed inventory control systems to gain control of consigned inventory which was yielding inventory losses

in excess of $500k annually.

TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc

Safety Inc. - Mesa, Arizona 1997 to 1998

Operations Manager

MSI Corporation - Warren, Michigan 1996 to 1997

Operations Manager

Varity Kelsey-Hayes - Detroit & Livonia, Michigan

Kelsey- 1996

Program Manager & Operations Manager

Shelby Die Casting Company - Fayette, Alabama

Die 1995 to 1996

Plant Manager

1988 to 1995

TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc.

General Supervisor, Propellant Operations - Mesa, Arizona

Business Team Manager - Cookeville, Tennessee

Production Supervisor - Romeo, Michigan

Supervisor

Education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Central Michigan University

Bachelor

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