Michael W. Held, CPSM, CPM

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Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Cell: 313-***-****

Email: acpibu@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Executive Profile

Results-oriented leader and transformational executive with 30 years of experience in automotive, energy and industrial

manufacturing, quality operating systems, enterprise risk management, advanced product quality planning, global supply

chain management, strategic sourcing and procurement, international project management and new product launches.

Demonstrated P&L success with OEMs, Powertrain and Tier 1 supplier companies.

Leadership Strengths

Quality Operating Systems Strategy Development and Deployment

Global Supply Chain M anagement Coaching and Mentoring

New P roduct Launch Excellence Att ract, Develop and Retain Talent

Advanced P roduct Quality Planning P & L Responsibility

Quality Cultu re T ransformation Lean Six Sigma and D MA IC

Professional Experience

DURA Automotive Systems, LLC Auburn Hills, MI 2014

Executive Vice President and Chief Quality Officer

DURA is a $1.7B global automotive supplier of control systems, structural components and exterior trim to OEMs and Tier

1s comprised of 35 plants, 5 test centers and 12,500 employees. The 4 Strategic Objectives are to develop a high-

performing culture, achieve quality excellence, introduce disruptive product and process innovation, and to ensure long-

term profitable growth. My role as CQO was primarily to safeguard DURAs assets, customers and stakeholders by

minimizing quality and global supply chain risk. Our strategy was to improve quality through problem solving, problem

prevention and transforming the quality culture. Key accomplishments include

Reduce TCoQ trend by 50% and establishing an Annual Operating Plan for 2015 to reduce cost by $25M

Reduce customer Quality Rejects by 40% and improved the position for new business at 4 plants

Establish Global Advanced Quality organization to improve launch performance, TCoQ and Customer dissatisfiers

Establish Global Supply Quality organization to improve supplier PPM and charge-backs by $5M

Consolidate all Global Labs and Test Centers to drive efficiency and ensure adequate DV/PV testing during APQP

Deloitte Consulting LLP Detroit, MI 2010-2014

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations

Deloitte seeks to address the most important and complex business issues by developing an executable strategy, which

requires fusing insightful thinking with disciplined execution to achieve breakthrough performance. My role was global

automotive leader for quality operating systems and supply chain risk management. I worked with large manufacturing

companies from new product launch through ongoing continuous improvement by creating an execution roadmap and

driving results through implementation. Primary value contribution included quality system management, lean

transformation, new product launch excellence, supply base optimization, product commonization, direct material cost

reduction, supply network streamlining, Advanced Product Quality Planning, product safety and quality improvement,

distressed supplier services and product launch risk reduction. Key clients included automotive OEMs and global Tier 1

suppliers.

Grant Thornton LLP - Southfield, MI 2002-2010

Consulting Director/Business Development Executive

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and

advisory organizations. Managed distressed supply cases for Ford Motor Company in order to protect supply without

adversely affecting quality. Some projects were highly contentious at deeply troubled companies with multiple

stakeholders at global locations where bankruptcy, operational restructuring, transaction or facility consolidation was the

typical outcome. Developed market offerings for global asset management and operated as Practice Leader for Medical

Equipment and Supply Manufacturing consulting.

Led 50+ projects with complex global supply chains and bankruptcy implications that yielded > 500% ROI for the client

Led a 2-year project that resulted in operational restructuring of global Tier 1 supplier with 17 plants

Developed and implemented asset identification and recovery method yielding $2M fees plus $2M cash annually

Led project in Japan with Sanyo to launch the rechargeable battery pack for Ford Escape Hybrid.

Led consolidation of plastic injection molding spend from 50+ suppliers to 3 suppliers yielding 20% total cost reduction

Michael W. Held, CPSM, CPM

66 Fordcroft Street

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Cell: 313-***-****

Email: acpibu@r.postjobfree.com

Held Motorsports, Inc. - Troy, MI 2000-2003

Chief Operating Officer

Acquired, transformed, operated and completed sales transaction for high performance aftermarket suspension and brake

engineering, development, manufacturing and distribution company.

Transferred manufacturing assets and product development capability from Ashland, OR to start up facilities in Troy, MI

and Cocoa Beach, FL, while maintaining the existing supply chain and quality processes in order to produce and

supply customers in a seamless manner.

Created a business strategy and implemented manufacturing, product design and supply chain improvements that

generated a 250% return on investment at time of sale.

Identified and grew product portfolio, marketing and distribution capability to meet emerging needs.

Magna-Steyr Powertrain Auburn Hills, MI 2000

Chief Purchasing Officer - North America

Led supply chain and procurement activities for Austrian-based group with new operations in North America. Developed

advanced purchasing strategies, cost targets and supplier collaboration methodology.

General Motors Corporation 1984-1999

Vehicle Manager Warren, MI 1998-1999

Led cross-functional team that developed and launched GMs 1999 and 2000MY J-car (Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac

Sunfire) at 3 assembly plants plus exports to Toyota for Japan.

Drove the implementation of product, design, purchasing and quality improvements that yielded $200M profitability

improvement for the vehicle in the 2000 model year.

Powertrain Transmission Plant - Toledo, OH 1995-1998

Business Team Manager

Led quality and production of the transmission main case for the 4L60-E at the Toledo Transmission Plant, which ran

virtually 24/7 in order to supply most of GMs Rear Wheel Drive vehicles.

Launched 2-piece case transmission with a cross functional staff of 400+ employees, including UAW represented

workers who produced 7,300 transmissions per day.

Led staff reductions to 295 persons in a very difficult UAW environment. This improved profitability of the business unit

by 20% through productivity, safety and quality improvements.

Powertrain Transmission Plant - Strasbourg, France 1993-1995

Chief Quality Officer

Led a Quality staff of 75 employees and managed the quality system for a very highly vertically integrated automatic

transmission engineering center and production operation, which included aluminum foundry, stamping press shop,

machining and assembly.

Increased throughput by 70% and improved profitability by > $50M through increased customer penetration, improved

quality and new product innovation.

Led ISO 9001 registration, which was the first of its kind in General Motors.

Powertrain - Pontiac, MI 1992-1993

Lean Manufacturing Leader and Supplier Manager

Led workshops with supplier and GM Powertrain operations yielding significant improvement in manufacturing productivity

(30%), inventory reduction (50%), lead time and throughput improvement (65%) and reduction in floor space (50%).

Michigan 19841992

Multiple positions in engineering research and development, program management, process engineering, quality

engineering, and supply management.

Education, Professional Certifications and Interests

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI 1986-1988

Masters of Business Administration with concentrations in Operations Management and Organizational Behavior. Elected

Class President (Global Blue Representative) and awarded GM Fellowship.

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

1980-1984

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on power and energy conversion. Varsity baseball.

CPSM, CPM, APQP and PPAP

Michael W. Held, CPSM, CPM

66 Fordcroft Street

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Cell: 313-***-****

Email: acpibu@r.postjobfree.com

South Oakland As Travel Baseball Madison Heights, MI 2007-2015

General Manager and Head Coach

The South Oakland As are a nationally competitive travel baseball organization, whose mission is to help players excel in

high school and play at the next level, either in college or professionally. Our players come from a large geographic area,

and we have had 100% success getting our players offers beyond high school. I determine the tournament schedule with

input from professional scouts and college coaches, in order to create the highest visibility and the best competition.

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