Joachim Mittmann
Phone: 864-***-****
e-mail: *********@*****.***
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