Glenn Willrich

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Ortonville, MI 48462 acwplj@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Total Quality; Lean Manufacturing; Operations Excellence;

Versatile, Manufacturing Executive with success building and aligning operations to excellence and profitability in highly competitive environments. Dynamic management career that includes leadership of private, publically traded and entrepreneurial companies delivering post-manufacturing solutions to Tier I and Tier II customers.

Career highlights include leading startup of US and global operations, negotiating multi-year sales contracts ($1.5M to $65M) and cultivating productive working relationships with General Motors, Delphi, Lear, United Technologies, Magna, etc. Extensive union experience.(UAW, CAW, the Teamsters)

Exemplary leader who can manage change, mitigate risk, infuse new ideas, capitalize on opportunities and deliver solid results that take enterprise performance and productivity to the next level.

Strong team builder and coach, skilled at inspiring confidence, leading by example and building loyal, high-performance teams committed to quality and responsiveness.

Solutions-driven strategist who drives financial gain through proactive decision-making, cost-effective business process reengineering and unmatched service delivery. Hands-on expertise in TQM, AQP, JIT, FMEA, SPC, CIP, VA/VE and PPAP.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations/Engineering Management Strategic/Tactical Planning Global Business Development Budget/P&L/Forecasting Lean Manufacturing Staffing/Team-Building

Contract Negotiation Joint Ventures/Partnerships Customer Retention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Comprehensive Logistics Incorporated 2014 - Present

Assembly & Sequencing / Warehouse Management

Director of Operations

P&L responsibility for 11 manufacturing sites, comprising 2M + sq. ft., 1600+ employees with annual sales in excess of $150M

Manage daily operations of Sales, Engineering, Quality, Administration while maintaining operational performance for increased margins, APQP launches, and Continuous Improvement.

Prepare and develop business plans, budgets and forecasts for review with Ownership.

Plan and execute new “greenfield” facilities while maintaining Customer focused program awareness.

Review financial achievements with direct reports while mentoring behaviors synonomis with World Class operations.

Provide leadership role (executive member) for all new as well as current facilities.

Drive and support Change Managemnt through unparalled systems, with emphasis on a Continuous Improvement methodology cultivationg standardized processes and procedures.

Restructuring

Reengineered costing and finance functions for better streamlined activity and continuity.

Added*00,000 sq. ft. of additional operational space with existing Customers.

Controlled and executed new 265,000 sq. ft. facility in Spring Hill, TN. (complete Greenfield Site)

Added $24M in annualized sales winning new contract for GM.

Executed $25M in engineered tooling for new Cadillac GM program.

Launch new State of the Art Tire & Wheel assembly room for GM.

Development

Deployed corporate initiatives, mitigating Customer driven launch preparedness activities streamlining metrics and achievments.

Executed standardized IT related management / hardware systems corporate wide that has been benchmarked by several Supplier / Customers.

Launched 4 new facilities (new Sales) within last two years successfully and have added additional sales to all locations in excess of 10% since launch.

Awards

Achieved 74% score on BIQS second pass audit for GM.

Won “Best in Class” CMC excellence award for GM.

The Woodbridge Group Troy, MI 2011 – 2013

Automotive Urethane Convertor

Senior Product & Engineering Manager Assembly & Diversified

P&L accountability for 3 JIT and 3 Focused Factory operations with annual sales approaching $95M. Manage Sales, Engineering, Administration and operational performance to obtain increased margin, flawless APQP launches, and new program development. Prepare and develop business plans, budgets and forecasts for review with Executive Management / Board of Directors.

Restructuring

Re-focused Business Unit to achieve global presence attracting new Diversified Customer base.

Added $8M in sales in first 6 months utilizing footprint availability.(Unused capacity, 5 year contract for Dodge Viper Seat and Headliner Assembly),

Added $10M in Sales to Polaris Industries (Seat Assembly) account through differentiation of product offerings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Development

Developed Tractor seat for the Lawn & Garden market. Overcame Patent infringements and created an “off-the-shelf” product offering to numerous customers (John Deere, MTD, Husqvrna, Club Car, Kubota).

Engineered and Installed various Automotive manufacturing assembly lines. (Overhead systems, Front / Rear Suspension, Corner Assembly, as well as numerous Seat assembly operations).

Awards

Achieved “BEST IN CLASS Engineering Standardization” Woodbridge internal award, (2012 & 2013) across global organization.

Achieved Supplier Quality Award (2013) from Chrysler for flawless Launch of Dodge Viper Seating.

Modas, LLC, Flint, MI 1999 – 2010

Automotive / Consumer Products - Assemly & Sequencing Service Provider

VP of Operations & Engineering

Founded and operated a 3rd party logistics company delivering complete post-manufacturing solutions to Tier I and Tier II companies, 70% automotive & 30% HVAC/Consumer Products. Established and manage 4 distinct divisions, each with their own operating staff and P&L: Assembly/Sequencing, Returnable Container Manufacturing, Engineering Consulting/ Implementation and a fully functional Transportation Company.

Direct daily operations, encompassing P&L, capital, personnel, business development, client relations and facility management (7500 to 120,000 square feet). Assess client needs, from quotation to product delivery in a JIT environment. Spearhead continuous process improvement and cost reduction. Control annual budgets exceeding $100+MM, with an estimated $350M of customer-owned product on consignment.

Restructuring

Built company from the ground up and developed a brand name that became synonymous in the industry. Achieved $14M in sales in first 4 years; exceeded 8% targeted growth for 9 consecutive years.

Staffed and trained a unified team and established HR programs, incentives, and team-building activities. Instilled an innovative industrial engineering attitude that led to a 25% productivity increase.

Provided team building concepts unique to company operating philosophy, such as: installing games in lunchrooms (i.e. Ping-Pong, Pool Table, Air Hockey, Darts, Shuffle Board, Dominoes) that must be played with 2 or more people.

Development

Negotiated 5-year contracts with union affiliations and built strong relationships with UAW, CAW, United Rubber Workers and the Teamsters. Effectively represented company during arbitration with unions’ Cartage Committees.

Implemented first network-based customer bank live inventory awareness system, raising uptime across 17 production lines 60% and reducing skip procedure 100%.

Spearheaded build of automated order picking system and integrated it with in-house developed manipulating overhead picking system, reducing labor costs by 20%.

Achievements

Saved customers up to 5% on imported purchases by initiating a Foreign Trade Zone unit within company facility, sanctioned by the US Government and abiding by US Homeland Security and Border Patrol Agency regulations.

First ISO-certified, unionized automotive sequencing supplier plant of 13 new suppliers in the Shreveport, LA area. First supplier to attain additional non-automotive work to offset fixed costs during transition periods or new product launches.

Dramatically changed staff/client focus and lifted morale by introducing the “WOW” factor within the company – requiring all visitors to any company location to say ”WOW” in response to the environment at least 3 times before they talked to anyone. Program was so successful the “WOW” factor was extended to review/bonus meetings and created a very positive atmosphere within the company.

The Woodbridge Group, Troy, MI / Mississauga, Ontario 1993-1999

Automotive Urethane Convertor (Seating)

Director of Manufacturing Assembly & Sequencing, Troy, MI

Held P&L accountability for 6 JIT facilities with annual sales exceeding $330M. Managed sales administration/performance, new program development, launches and customer retention. Developed and presented business plans, budgets and forecasts to executive management.

Launched customer-focused business unit that led to tougher safety regulations and minimized injuries.

Consistently successful in identifying new global opportunities for expansion.

Saved $10M+ by applying value analysis / value engineering techniques to increase material flow, improve ergonomics, automate processes and reduce labor costs.

Manufacturing Engineer, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 1983-1993

Ensured smooth operation of engineering activities in 6 JIT facilities.

Supported European operations with plant management and start-up networking. Provided expertise on set up, administration, training, systems and operations in numerous locations, including Germany, England, Brazil, US, France, Australia and Japan. Improved processes and work methods of current and future programs.

Influential resource in new technology implementation for Seat Heater development and Air Bag deployment.

PROFESSIONAL Kaizen Management, Six Sigma Quality, Dale Carnegie Professional Public Speaking

TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL Flint Chamber of Commerce, 1993 – Present

ASSOCIATIONS Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, 1993 – Present

EDUCATION McMaster University / Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

B.S., Industrial Management & Industrial Engineering

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