Manager Program

MICHAEL J. OKONESKI

**** **** **, ***** ** * Toledo, OH 43615 * 419-***-****

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PROGRAM MANAGER

Results driven professional, excelling in project performance and stakeholder satisfaction. Detail oriented, with rewarded success in identifying and driving thorough execution of details, mitigating risks, managing finances, quality, and timing. Solid success in technical applications, manufacturing, supplier and logistics management, launches and ERP. Analytical, astute and business savvy. Empowering manager and team leader with track record of motivating high-performing cross-functional teams. Consistently earning customer trust and respect, leading to additional business. Reliably met or exceeded performance expectations.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VAN-ROB, Tecumseh, MI

Program Manager (2012-2015)

Managed the development and launch of all new Ford programs, which consisted of instrument panel cross car support beam assemblies and miscellaneous body component stampings and welded assemblies. Annual sales exceed $50 million, with a capital and tooling budget of $15 million.

Managed the launch of Ford’s 2017 Super Duty F250 program. Previously launched Ford’s flagship program, the 2015 F150, and the 2015 Ford Fusion. All programs are on target and under budget.

Full business ownership and responsibility of programs, ensuring profitability metrics exceed initial projections, quality is maximized and sustainable, and customer satisfaction rises to new heights.

I enjoy excellent support from management and non-direct reporting cross-functional team members to accomplish program requirements, in situations of conflicting priorities and aggressive timelines.

MAGNA MIRRORS, Newaygo, MI

Program Manager (2010-2011)

Contract position; Managed the development and launch of new mirrors and door handles (interior and exterior), consisting of Class A injection molded and painted parts and assemblies, with annual sales of over $3 million and a tooling budget of nearly $2.5 million.

Launched parts for the Acura RDX SUV and ZDX Coupe programs, all on target and under budget.

Supported corporate and customer interests in the relocation of tooling and component manufacturing, plant quality and productivity improvements, and VA/VE initiatives.

Supported the development, launch and maintenance of several other Honda programs while mentoring junior Program Managers.

CUMMINS FILTRATION, Findlay, OH

Project Manager (2005-2007)

Managed all aspects of starting up new auto filter manufacturing operations in Asia, and new additional manufacturing operations in an existing plant in South America. Also managed new filter programs.

Led the team-driven establishment and completion of manufacturing facilities in China and Brazil, including all systems. Exceeded expectations for quality and productivity.

Supported all customer interests in the relocation of manufacturing operations.

Introduced detailed project planning, organization and control to successfully launch a Bosch filter for GM/BMW/Ford new 6-speed automatic transmission.

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MIDWEST STAMPING, Maumee, OH

Program Manager (2003-2005)

Managed all aspects of all Nissan programs, supplying stamped auto body parts and assemblies covering two manufacturing plants, with up to $30 million in annual sales. Supervised one Project Engineer and led two cross-functional teams with a tooling budget just under $2 million.

Launched over 70 parts for Nissan’s Titan, Pathfinder, Pathfinder Armada, Xterra, Altima, and Maxima programs, all at or below cost targets and budgets.

Performed as primary customer liaison, providing a single consistent interface from initial quote through life of product.

Partnered with customers, working jointly on design and serviceability issues which generated additional revenues while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Utilized fixed and historic data to automate the RFQ process, improving proposal response time.

PILOT INDUSTRIES, Dexter, MI

Program Manager (1999-2003)

Managed all aspects of all Ford Super Duty F-Series and Ranger truck programs, supplying fuel systems totaling nearly $35 million in annual sales, with a tooling budget of $5 million.

Oversaw full program implementation, from initial quote through life of product, leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing plants and prototype shop.

Launched nearly 150 assemblies for Ford’s Ranger and F-250,350,450,550 truck programs.

Successfully launched the Company’s first In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS) process.

Led the team most highly regarded by the customer, resulting in prepaid compensation to assist Company through difficult financial period and promised employment if needed.

Viewed as a member of the Ford team, achieving an assigned space among all program engineers onsite, and trusted with security access to design labs, prototype shops, test track, crash test facility and manufacturing plants.

Program Engineer (1998-1999)

Responsible for design, development, feasibility studies, material sourcing, tooling, gauges, prototyping and validation.

LIBBEY, Toledo, OH

Manager, Corporate Design Engineering, Toledo, OH (1986-1998)

Managed glass tableware product development from concept through production and life of products with a staff of nine Project Engineers.

OTHER INTERESTS

Automobiles in general, classic cars, golf, travel, music, performing arts and audio/visual activities.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Business Administration, The University of Toledo, Ohio (1994)

DeLaPorte Supervisory Development Trans4M, BaaN and Oracle MRP/ERP Systems

Stage-Gate Project Management Molded Plastics Development

Society for Resource Management APICS Metal Forming and Stamping

Karras Effective Negotiating ILVS (In-Line Vehicle Sequencing)

APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DV/PV, SPC, GD&T Ford FPDS, FSS, WERS, GPIRS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), MS Project, Lotus Notes, ERP

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