CAREER SUMMARY

Strategic and transformational leader who drives sustainable excellence and delivers business results. A certified and award winning professional possessing extensive hands-on lean manufacturing methodologies and leadership experience in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, consumer products, marine, and financial industries. Strong record of achieving competitive advantage and profitable growth in varied economic conditions. Front-end business savvy and active public interest involvement with opinion leaders and influential groups. Consensus builder, employee engagement, and strategic risk taker. Experienced in global operations and international assignments.

EXPERIENCE

Precision Global Systems Troy, MI March 2017 – May 2017

Director of Operations

Reported to CEO Full P&L for a 195K sf/$28MM USD Tier 1 manufacturer and crisis manager of 3.8MM+ automotive, defense, and agricultural chassis, powertrain, shipping parts and assemblies in 3 sites Over 160 non-union employees Led the formulation, interpretation and communication of long-range strategic planning, budget, and resource allocation to optimize investment and shareholder return Maximized earnings per square foot to drive new business Established lean systems and KPI’s to drive continuous improvement and sustainability Managed corporate citizenship and goodwill initiatives Drove 42% new business and recovered 21% of fleeting/loss business 37% material cost reduction initiative.

Detroit Thermal Systems (former Ford Sheldon Rd) Romulus, MI July 2015 – Feb 2017

Production Manager

Reported to EVP of Operations and President 2016 FCSD Supplier of the Year Nominee Full P&L for a 465K sf/$288MM USD manufacturer of 2.6MM+ automotive climate control systems through vertical integration of injection molding, HEX fabrication, and assembly (2 sites) Over 700 employees with a 600+ union membership 65% EBITDA improvement from 2015 by driving TPS/FES à 18% OEE increase, 80% scrap reduction, 73% OT reduction, 67% DOH reduction Eliminated mandatory weekends with a new 5-day work schedule down from 7-days Stabilizing workforce through training, employee engagement, and enhanced employee life cycle management programs Earned TS 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 Booked new business with new and existing customers under my leadership.

Cequent Performance Products Plymouth, MI Sept 2014 – April 2015

Corporate Quality Manager

Reported to Director of Quality Global quality responsibility for 13 facilities in NA, China, & Brazil Led a team of 126 direct and indirect reports Harmonizing global quality systems Launched an advanced quality team to mitigate APQP program risks Lean-Sigma Executive Champion Drove aggressive risk mitigation strategies with suppliers Responsible for ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, & ISO 14001 retention.

A. Raymond Tinnerman Rochester Hills, MI Mar 2012 – Sept 2014

Quality Manager and North America Lead

Reported to Plant Manager and EVP of Operations 2013 and 2014 recipient of the coveted GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2 facilities 2013 Ford ChEP 100 Best Managed Companies recipient Reduced PPM from >800 to ~3/month and concerns from >50 to ~10/month North America (NA) Quality responsibility for (9) vertically integrated injection molding and metal stamping locations Drove systemic process, team focused improvements, & manufacturing cross-walks Harmonized NA and global quality systems Launched aggressive APQP program for new product introduction TPS/ATOMS Leader Special assignments for FDA and Medical plastic processing.

Egypt IMC Overseas Contracting Cairo, Egypt Aug 2007 – Mar 2012

Operations Consultant/Facility Manager/Quality Manager 08/2007 03/2012

Reported to Principals and CEO Managed 3 to 9 month operations, business development, and quality contracts for 5-years Acting Plant Manager with full P&L responsibility for a start-up 100K sf/$18MM USD

stamping and ESEP facility Established TS-16949 and ISO 14001 systems audits to drive OPEX Established efficient APQP/NPI and PPAP system (pilots had 0-100 performances) Improved targeted process capabilities by 50% Yielded $1.2M new European business Prepared 2 vertically integrated facilities to attract international business opportunities 60% scrap reduction on targeted manufacturing processes Implemented a TPPM Program Implemented Basic TPS Concepts in mfg.

ArvinMeritor Detroit, MI Feb 2002 – May 2007

Regional Quality Manager (Emissions Technologies) 06/2005 08/2007

Reported to Director NA Corporate Quality responsibility for (6) vertically integrated locations of metal fabrication with a $1.5MM budget for 85 team members (union and non-union) Chaired seamless plant eliminations for two facilities of 400+ part numbers with 10+ customers Managed regional quality metrics and OPEX opportunities for six (6) sites using TPS/AMPS Established cross-walks harmonization.

Regional Supplier Development Manager (Emissions Technologies) 02/2002 06/2005

Reported to Director NA Supplier Quality responsibility for (8) locations and 25 team members Implemented Top Focus Program that yielded 85% reduction in quality rejections for the Top 5% of poor performing suppliers Created and hosted Global Supplier AMPS (OPEX) Training Workshops Achieved 25% warranty recovery from supply base and 29% reduction in supply base.

Early Career Various July 1985 – Feb 2002

Black & Decker (Quality Manager & CSSMBB), Visteon (SPA, Black Belt, Program Manager), Ford Motor Company (STA, SPA), Johnson Controls (Quality Eng Sup), Leading Edge Mgt (Mgt Consultant), Ring Industries (Production/QA Inspector), US Army (Mechanic, Battalion Inspector, Purchasing)

TEACHING AND FACILITATING

Various Corporations Various Jun 2002 – present

Instructor, Operational Excellence

Axia College of University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Fall 2008 – Summer 2010

Instructor, Management

Lewis College of Business Detroit, MI Fall 2004 – Spring 2007

Instructor, Business Communication

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

IQF Troy, Michigan

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt No. DP954

ASQ Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Certified Manager of Quality and OE No. 6362

Certified Quality Engineer No. 41488

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona

Class of 2018 Doctorate of Business Administration Candidate (Management and Leadership)

Currently ABD with a social exchange leadership topic in progress

Walsh College Troy, Michigan

Post-Master Certificate of Finance

Master of Science Management (Business Operations)

Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science (Management and Organizational Development)

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