Engineering Manufacturing

Bruce Coventry

*** * **** ** ***** *** Royal Oak, Mi 48067 • 262-***-**** • ac29b1@r.postjobfree.com

CEO, COO, President, Senior Operations Executive

Detail-focused and globally proven executive, with extensive, Sales, Operations and Enterprise Development experience within both start-up, and large multi-national industries is seeking a C- Level appointment. Track record of transforming underperforming business units, both unionized, and non-union – providing companies, JV’s and cross-functional, globally dispersed teams with the strategic focus and operational discipline necessary to enhance efficiency, increase financial performance and create shareholder value.

Core Competencies

Global Team Leadership

Lead time Reduction

Strategy Development

Automotive Software Sales

Restructuring

Start-up Fundraising

Process Improvements

Business Transformation

ISO / TS Audit Certification

Lean Implementation

Brand Development

Project Portfolio Management

Coaching / Mentoring

Operational Excellence

Product Development

Greenfield / Brownfield Start-ups

Key Accomplishments

Chief Operating Officer, Android Industries, a Private Equity owned and world’s largest assembler of Automotive complex sub-assemblies and modules, with $300 M revenue. Managed twenty-three plants worldwide, and launched eight new operations in five countries during the first six months of 2016. Nov 2015 to Present.

President, Coventry Consulting Group, an Automotive consultancy focused on integrating start- ups into the complex processes of Global Automotive OEM’s. We provide structure, strategy, and leadership, while creating relationships with key Automotive industry decision makers and entrepreneurs. 2010 to Present.

Chairman - TowerSec Automotive Cyber Security Software, www.tower-sec.com/ The company provides smart solutions for smart cars. TowerSec Automotive Cyber Security is a leading global solution vendor, specializes in delivering on-board cyber security software products to OEMs, suppliers and the aftermarket telematics manufacturers. In January 2016, TowerSec was acquired by Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR), for $75 Million, and is now part of the company’s Connected Car division. Jul 2013 to Jan 2016

Head of Operations and Engineering, USManufacturing, a Private Equity owned manufacturer of lightweight axle tubes and assemblies. The company is a $500M manufacturer, with locations in Warren, Michigan, and Silao, Mexico, and will grow to $650M by 2017, with it’s current book of business. Nov 2014 to Nov 2015

CEO Nostrum Motors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nostrum Pharmaceutical. Nostrum Motors provides innovative solutions to Automotive OEM’s, Aftermarket, Truck and Bus, and other Transportation providers. Nostrum Motors has developed unique Intellectual Property, which enables Diesel, Gasoline and Natural Gas internal combustion engines to achieve dramatic fuel efficiency and emission improvements. Sept 2012 to Nov2014

VP Operations, with equity position, working with the founder and CEO of Electrovaya, to transition the company from a Scientific and Research company to a high volume manufacturer of proprietary lithium polymer batteries for Automotive, Stationary, and Renewable Energy Storage. Increased capacity 3X in fourteen months, while implementing design, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, quality, ISO/TS audit, and financial systems, critical for high volume manufacturing. Implementing ERP, Lean, and Team processes. Working with Banks, Hedge Funds, and other Institutional Investors to secure non-diluting debt for growth. Increased order book, 4X in twelve months. Have worked closely with Department of Energy, and State and Local officials in site selection and negotiations of incentives. Aug 2010 to Sept 2012

While President - Dresser Waukesha, a $500M producer of large Power Generation, and Gas Compression engines, provided transitional leadership, while reducing headcount at Dresser Waukesha 47% in six months while simultaneously expanding engineering programs and growing marketing presence in emerging markets. Implemented Division wide Oracle ERP system. Prepared the company to be sold from Private Equity, to General Electric. July 2009 to Aug 20010

As President of Chrysler Global Electric Motorcars, executed a critical, zero-emission compliance strategy, which allowed the parent Chrysler, to sell high margin vehicles in California, and other emission restrictive States. Developed an all new concept Neighborhood Electric Vehicle, and laid foundation, for the divestiture of the business to Polaris to raise cash for Chrysler. Jan 2008 to Jul 2009

As President of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture between Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, created to design and build a common engine which would be built in two Korean, one Japanese, and two American plants. led the World Engine joint venture to be named in the Harbour Report as the most productive engine plant in North America, recognizing efficiency levels 31% greater than Toyota’s most efficient plant. The operation, has become the center piece of Fiat’s North American Powertrain strategy. GEMA was critical, in that it established a breakthrough labor agreement with the UAW that set the standard for today’s post-bankruptcy, competitive labor contracts, based upon a single job classification, at-risk compensation, and a two year technical degree or equivalent hiring requirement. Led “Layered Process Audit” concept throughout JV company. Jun 2003 to Jan 2008

Earned recognition for the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance’s North American plants in 2008, with the company being awarded the Shingo Prize for operational excellence as well as being named Plant Engineering Magazine’s “Plant of the Year.” Jun 2003 to Jan 2008

As VP of Powertrain Manufacturing at Chrysler, was responsible for a 9,200 employee, $4.25 Billion Powertrain Manufacturing Division. Led team of nine Plant Managers to achieve a 16% year over year cost reduction through aggressive Lean implementation across six engine plants, one axle, and two foundry plants. Implemented Balanced Score Card across all plants. Jul 2001 to Jun 2003

As Director – Chrysler Powertrain Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, led strategic development and execution of a $4.8B, 5-year capital plan focused on, project management execution, capacity utilization, flexibility, asset re-utilization and RONA. Jul 2000 Jul 2001

While Plant Manager, transformed Chrysler’s $700m revenue Kenosha engine plant into the Chrysler’s top ranking plant for quality and productivity in 2000. Jun 1996 to Jul 2000

Education

Master of Business Administration – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI -International Advanced Management Program

1991

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Administration and Manufacturing Mgmt – General Motors Institute – Flint, MI. (now known as Kettering University)

1975

Board Positions

Non-Executive Chairman – Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance JV – Chrysler, Hyundai, Mitsubishi

Board Member, Board of Trustees / Former Chairman – Kettering University (formerly GMI) – Flint, MI

Board Member, Canada Carbon – a Graphite mining venture, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Chairman of the Board, TowerSec – an Israeli Automotive Cyber Security start-up.

Awards and Recognition

Kettering University Business Alumni Achievement and Service Award – was credited with moving Kettering University from a narrowly focused automotive engineering school to a broader-based technical and business university.

National Co-op Hall of Fame – inducted in 2009 into the United States National Commission for Cooperative Education’s (NCCE) Co-op Hall of Fame

President – Kenosha County United Way (2000)

Campaign Chairman – Kenosha County United Way (2001)

Contact this candidate