Management Manager
Resume:
Timothy A. DeHart
**** ******** **. ********@*******.***
Dexter, MI 48130 www.linkedin.timothy-dehart
Executive Summary
An accomplished global leader with 25 years of industry success, including 20 years of increasingly complex roles in automotive general management and PMO leadership. Driver of a global culture of delivery through the Program Management Office (PMO) and business process leadership. Proven track record in delivering optimized program execution and strategic initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Program Management Leadership
PMO Leadership
Product Launch Processes
Strategic Planning
Leadership of Strategic Projects
Value Stream Optimization
Lean Business Administration
Six Sigma
Quality Leadership
Program Management
Business Process Improvement
Risk Management
Professional Experience
Associate Director – Customer Group Quality Americas and Europe
Visteon Electronics – Grace Lake Tech Center, Van Buren Twp, Michigan July 2014 – May 2015
Customer Quality Leader - 40 reports in advanced product Development and Customer Quality
Team distributed across 13 technical centers globally
Business integration leader – Quality
Creation of forward quality team for Visteon utilizing strengths from both companies
Executive Director – Global Quality and Strategic Planning
Johnson Controls Electronics – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan Oct 2013 - June 2014
Global Quality – 133 reports in Advanced Product development, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality
Team distribution: 7 technical centers and 7 manufacturing facilities globally
Redefined quality roles and responsibilities improving the objectiveness of the role
10% improvement in quality KPIs year over year
25 global business improvement projects underway (Electronics Turn Around Lead)
Met FY16 targeted segment income improvement of 4% in FY14.
Confirmed greater than $10M in run rate savings in FY14 prior to close of the business sale vs. a target of $6.4M.
Led 5% reduction in CY14 SGA.
Established aligned product and customer strategies for the business
Exec. Dir. of Strategic Initiatives and Change Program – Global Electronics
Johnson Controls Electronics – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 2012 - 2013
Electronics Turn Around Leader –Defined scope and initiated projects for the global turnaround of the JCI electronics business post separation of the HomeLink business.
Business Separation Leader (HomeLink)– Created and led the team through the successful $701M sale of the HomeLink business from Johnson Controls Inc.. Enabled the early close of the deal to support FY13 results
FY13 European Turn Around – Established and sponsored projects totaling $54M in annualized savings.
Delivered 13 Global business transformation projects, resulting in FY13 savings of $8.6M.
Delivered $5M in annualized SGA savings in FY13
Global Director of Program Management - Continuous Improvement
Johnson Controls Automotive – Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 2009 – 2012
Product Launch System (PLUS) global business process owner
Implemented global Program Management KPIs and Critical Metrics
EPE – Excellence in Program Execution – Defined and globally implemented a set of critical to success initiatives for program execution
Change Process Optimization – Lead cross functional team through the elimination of waste from the EPIC change process, re-established cross functional roles and responsibilities, while resolving long standing customer dissatisfaction with open implementation issue.
Lean BOM – Lead a cross functional team in the elimination of $4M in annual waste
Skills Assessment – Globally Implemented the process, tools and training for the cross functional skills assessment
Established “Staff on Time” business level KPI which dramatically improved team performance and customer satisfaction through effective escalation of risk at the lowest cost impact to the program
Defined the scope and gained approval for a companywide PLM system
Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) – Team sponsor and Program Management leader
Established Lean Business Administration (LBA) methodology for implementation and confirmation of savings
Executive Director of Program Management – PMO North America, Global PLUS Johnson Controls Automotive – Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 2006 - 2009
Functional management of 112 Program Management resources in support of execution of electronics, seating and interiors programs in the North American region generating $18B in annual revenue
Provided best ever annual program launch performance, through team focus of critical success launch factors
Drove focus to early recognition and elimination of risk as a culture shift within JCI
Global business process owner of JCI Product Launch System (PLUS)
Lead a global team through the creation, training and implementation of a full revamp of the Plus business process
Trained the global Program Management organization, verified the methodology of all functions globally
Improved capabilities and skill level of North American Program Managers through effective assessment, skills development and performance management
Established standard launch metrics for evaluation, communication and management of program launch risk
Implemented the program management skills assessment process driving accountability within the business for development and performance of the Program Management Resources
Defined and implemented global standard escalation process
Director of Program Management - General Motors Business Unit Johnson Controls Seating – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 2003 – 2006
Management of 33 Program Management resources in support of execution of electronics, seating and interiors programs generating $1.8B in annual revenue
Drove improvement in overall Program Management skill sets through hiring the best, improving those which were capable and making changes as necessary. This was confirmed through significant improvement in program launch performance
Best on time delivery and program launch success in JCI. Significantly improved teams risk assessment and risk management to ensure successful launch without surprises. Established as a “go to” for crisis management within other areas of the business as necessary
Director of Program Management - Mechanisms Johnson Controls Metals and Mechanisms – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 2001 – 2003
Management of 24 Program Management resources in execution of metals, recliners, adjusters, and ABTS systems totaling greater than $2B in sales
Significantly improved on time delivery of program and program deliverables, while supporting significant growth of business
Focused improvement in overall PM skill set through effective hiring and training of new personnel to build the PM ranks in mechanisms
Product Line Director Johnson Controls Metals and Mechanisms – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 1998 –2001
Grew North American Power Seat Adjuster business from $700M to nearly $1B in sales while improving margin through higher accountability within team for cost effective design and effective hurdle rates for new awards
Successfully launched first power mechanism production at China JV allowing JCI to meet JV contractual commitments while improving competitiveness
Program Manager T300 BE Seat Structures Johnson Controls Metals and Mechanisms – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 1995 – 1998
Challenging leadership role with a direct competitor as the customer
$38M annualized gap to profitability at program start.
Implemented $21M in VAVE prior to tool while
Accomplished pricing adjustments totaling >$17M+
Quality / Launch Lead JX27 Launch Johnson Controls Strategic Products Group – N.A. Tech Center, Plymouth, Michigan 1993 – 1995
Quality Lead for Chrysler Sebring (JX27) All Belts to Seat seating program
First North American implementation of ABTS seating
Performed dual role of AQE Lead and Launch Manager
TQC Manager - North America Firestone Industrial Products Company – Noblesville, IN 1992 – 1993
North American quality leader.
3 plant quality teams
ISO 9000 implementation leader
Designed FIPCO’s first launch process
Technical Services Manager – Williamsburg, KY Plant Firestone Industrial Products Company – Williamsburg, KY 1989 – 1992
Plant Start Up - 330,000 sq. ft. facility manufacturing heavy truck and automotive air springs.
31 Reports in Quality, SPC, Process Control, Plant Engineering, Physical and Chemical Test Labs
21 Production launches in first year
Ford Q1 Achievement
Product Engineer Firestone Industrial Products Company – Noblesville, IN 1988 – 1989
Heavy Truck suspension development engineer
FN36 Manufacturing equipment and process design
Launch Manager for FN36 rear suspension
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering Michigan Technological University 1985 – 1988 Resident Assistant, SAE Member, MTU Scuba Club President
Pre-Engineering, Schoolcraft College 1982 – 1985
Community
SAE – “A World in Motion” School Lead – Allen Elementary, Plymouth, MI
ADA – “Walk for Mankind” Team Leader
United Way – Executive Sponsor Level Washtenaw
JCI - Women’s Resource Network (Sponsor)
JCI – Asia Pacific Affinity Network (Sponsor)
Washtenaw County Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
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