Joachim Mittmann

Phone: 864-***-****

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e-mail: acgvkn@r.postjobfree.com

Spartanburg SC

29306

Automotive Professional

Manager

Results oriented, dynamic Leader with proven expertise in driving revenues, controlling costs and maximizing profits in a variety of industries.

Exceptional ability to build and lead teams to achieve company goals and

objectives. Strong ability to identify critical paths and develop effective

strategies to complete tasks and maximize productivity.

Visionary Leader with a laser focus on increasing revenue and profits by

skillfully applying state of the art management principals and techniques.

Plant Management - Program Management - Operations Management- Logistics

Coordination - Shipping / Receiving / Inventory -Hiring, Training &

Coaching Staff - Cost Calculation - PPAP - Budget Planning - P&L

Responsibility - Safety Compliance -Six Sigma - Process Improvements -

Quality Control -APQP - TS-16949 - FMEA -

Strategic Planning - Business Development - Cost Cutting Initiatives

Professional History

Education:

SKZ Wuerzburg, Germany, Masters in

Rubber and Plastics

SKZ Wuerzburg, Germany, Degree in

Plastics Quality management

Kolping Institution, Rothenburg, Germany, General Management Program

Three year coursework and internship for Rubber and Plastics Technology

Forceone Solutions, Greer, SC, 2013-2014

General Manager

. Led company from infancy to become a key player in the industry

. Advanced company from a 30% monthly loss to a 10% net profitability

. Accelerated Sales & Marketing to comply with growth target

. Key player in TS16949 re-certification

. Set up, led, and managed multiple customer projects to create an

efficient, cost effective, and top quality service oriented operating

process.

Moellertech, Elberton, GA, 2011-2013

Plant Manager

. Successfully orchestrated the startup of injection molding facility

. Served as Engineering Manager/Program Manager for duration of one year

for new products

. Re-designed plant layout due to increased product through put demands

. Supervised transfer of complete program from Michigan to Elberton

. Achieved 8% profitability after the first year by implementing strong

financial tracking system

. Advanced company to JIT and sequence supplier

. Reduced internal costs by 20% applying six sigma standards and

implementing Key Performance Indicators

. Reduced Customer complaints by 90% trough strictly adhering to quality

standards and problem solving methods

Krah Pipe Systems, Greenwood, SC 2008-2011

Plant Manager/Engineering Manager

. Set up US Sales network by evaluating the market and allocating the

right recourses, gaining larger market share in US.

. Designed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline

activities and ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective work

environment.

. Developed North American standards for Krah products.

. Product design and production to meet customer expectations

. Cost calculations and full P&L responsibility

Magna Intier, Spartanburg, SC, 2006-2008

Director of Operations and Technology

. Structured operations activities by implementing sustainable systems

. Reduced personnel costs by 25% while increasing productivity

. Achieved strong transparence by implementation of Key performance

indicators

. Slashed costs for manufacturing supplies in half by implementing

tracking system

. Decreased scrap from up to 10% to less than 1%

Faurecia Interior Systems, Fountain Inn, SC, 2001-2005

VP of Business Unit Interior Systems

. Improved profitability to a 40% above industry average, through labor

and manufacturing process cost reductions. Exceeded the industry goal

of 6% within a nine month time frame.

. Directed two flawless program launches as the program/launch manager

through the implementation of multidisciplinary project teams and

executing the company's program management system successfully.

. Regained customer's confidence by significantly improving overall

quality and delivery performance of the company.

. Developed a site vision, mission statement and execution plan,

providing a common goal and direction where none previously existed.

. Assimilated integrated cross-functional and multicultural development

teams among France, Germany and the US, achieving a unified effort in

order to minimize transfer losses.

. Awarded a $1,5B BMW SUV program through team effort. This entailed

designing manufacturing concepts, preparing cost estimates, and the

coordination of the program acquisition team.

Stankiewicz, Spartanburg, SC, 1996-2001

Plant Manager

. Managed complete turnaround for the entire plant

. Accomplished 8% net profitability after only 6 month

. Performed organizational analysis, developed and successfully executed

a three year overall improvement plan in the areas of quality, safety

logistics, manufacturing, finance, IT and HR

. Implemented 5S throughout the organization to maintain newly gained

high standards of cleanliness and effectiveness

. Executed outstanding product launch of a new program by applying

standards and tracking performance to gather data's for decision

making process

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