Jeffrey A Jones

Ann Arbor, MI

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PROFILE – FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior, global leader with expertise in all facets of sourcing, analysis, planning, project and program management within high-profile corporations. Skilled in collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, increasing margin, enhancing productivity, and implementing solutions. Excellent cross-functional communicator, building relationships and creating cohesion at multiple levels within an organization.

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Supply Chain Management & Global Product Sourcing

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Program Management & Project / Initiative Management

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Strategic Planning & Analysis

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Automotive Seat Foam, Metals and Injection Molded Plastics

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Automotive Switches, Electrical Systems and Electronics

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Capital Equipment (Specification / Sourcing / Negotiation)

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Building Materials / Flat Glass

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International Expat Assignments (China)

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Margin Improvement, VA/VE and Process Improvement

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Global Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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Marketing & Communications

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Consultative Sales

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES, Auburn Hills, MI (2015 – 2017)

Senior Manager, International Glass Sourcing

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Selected to spearhead glass sourcing globally for a supplier of float glass (clear, sputter coated, processed, and fabricated), automotive glass, building products, and advanced glass technologies

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Managed all global sourcing pipelines, methodologies, and procedures supporting 6 North American plants; sourced and received 80,000+ tons, $31M+ of flat glass supporting excess demand and new production initiatives.

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Streamlined a consistent method of cost evaluation across globally varied supply base and transfer pricing protocols in compliance with all global tax authorities.

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Led the development of 12+ additional sources of glass from locations such as Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Europe, and China.

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Ensured safety and efficiency through the sourcing of capital equipment to offload containers and ensure warehouse optimization.

GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES, Carleton & Auburn Hills, MI (2013 – 2015)

Product Manager / Manager of Customer Excellence

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Served as Product Manager for Glass in Assembly (IG, VIG) and Customer Excellence activities.

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Spearheaded the development and closing of the first OEM supply contract for a newly developed integrated glass (IG) spacer technology; overcame decades of relationship and supply by the incumbent.

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Recognized for increasing margins and sales through the development of new initiatives; provided more integrated and comprehensive supply of goods and services, including new products and services.

GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES, Carleton, MI & Qingdao, China (2009 – 2013)

Product Development Manager

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Led the development and management of all employees and contractors, including the management of Asian development and production partner.

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Instrumental in the development of various technical breakthrough and research findings.

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Successfully partnered with clients to adopt technology through client-facing activities.

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Received 4 patents with additional pending regarding the production and application of Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG).

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Served as a China-based consultant; ensured the coordination and relationship management of Joint Development activities with an advanced integrated glass producer.

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Successfully coordinated the Design of Experiment (DOE), process development, and production activities.

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Recognized for increased quality and productivity; applied structured manufacturing and development methodology.

GREENGO TEK, Milford, Michigan (2008 – 2009)

Consultant / Director

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Served as a consultant for this Michigan-based startup focused on importing, engineering, and manufacturing full-electric vehicles, UTVs, and Scooters through the utilization of vehicles and components sourced from Asia.

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Successfully secured Asian vehicle and electrical component vendors; 7 exclusive contracts, product development, component sourcing & logistics optimization.

LEAR CORPORATION, Southfield, Michigan & Shanghai, China (2004 – 2008)

Director - Program Management & Low Cost Country Sourcing

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Led the strategic development, direction, and execution of Vertical Integration programs and initiatives for automotive seat foam, metals, electrical / electronics manufacturing and plastic injection molding enhancing profitability and providing platforms for future growth.

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Complete Program Development & Management of brown-field facility for automotive seat-foam which successfully delivered annual OI improvements of $1.8M+ through utilizing first ever, locally sourced equipment and technology. Initiative provided platform for future program awards and ongoing facilities and equipment strategies.

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Recognized for the development and launch of Lear's first Asian seat metals facility; achieved $1.4M in annual OI improvements.

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Achieved Capital Cost reductions of $2.9M through efficient sourcing, program management, and delivery of automotive seat-line production jigs and fixtures.

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Led the development of a JV initiative with major Asian electronics and injection molding supplier; provided compatible and new-sourced automotive connectors.

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Pioneered a new methodology of Asian sourcing resulting in increased annual OI by $33M+.

Lear Corporation, Southfield, Michigan (2003 – 2004)

Manager, Business Development

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Spearheaded the development of six complete, new product initiatives in the automotive aftermarket sector including telematics, satellite radio, vehicle alarm and home access / convenience areas.

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Commercial and sales management activities for electronics contract manufacturing.

EDUCATION

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio (1978)

Bachelor of Science, Production/Operations Management

and Procurement/Materials Management

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, Canton, MI (1997 – 2003)

Sr. Manager, Marketing

NA Headquarters of this global Fortune 500 Tier-1 automotive supplier of electrical distribution systems, electronics, instrumentation, and advanced technologies. Created and directed a marketing group of eight responsible for all aspects of marketing communications, trade shows, PR and product management. Managed a yearly budget in excess of $2.0 million. Traveled extensively in Japan and Europe to support marketing and product management initiatives.

NEMATRON CORPORATION (1994 – 1997)

Product Marketing Manager

Producer of industrial PC's, terminals, controls and PC-based control software. Secured major PC controls programs and Product Managed the development of PC-based industrial control hardware.

ENCLOSURE TECHNOLOGIES (1992 – 1994)

National Sales Manager

Producer of computer and electronic enclosures as well as systems integration and assembly. Establishment of nation-wide manufacturer's representative network. Several, large OE contracts developed.

TEXAS MICROSYSTEMS (1991 – 1992)

Regional Sales Manager

Producer of industrial rack-mount computers. Management of regional manufacturer's representative network.

SIEMENS PERSONAL COMPUTER DIVISION (1990 – 1991)

Regional Sales & Project Manager

Secured and managed the implementation of a $57 million point-of-sale contract for the True-Value hardware store chain.

MATECH COMPUTER SYSTEMS (1985 – 1990)

President and Founder

Company developed, manufactured, marketed and sold personal computers to the corporate marketplace.

HCS COMPUTER SYSTEMS (1983 – 1985)

Sales Manager

Retail and corporate personal computer sales and support.

EATON CORPORATION (1978 – 1983)

Production Control Supervisor

Selected as a member of Eaton's Professional Intern Program and later roles in production & inventory control developing systems and methodologies to optimize inventory levels & accuracy, optimize production efficiencies, and enhanced procurement activities for this thermoplastic hose and tubing supplier.

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