Program Manager, Plant Manager
Resume:
David Maniez III
Alma, MI **801
************@*****.***
Summary
Challenge-Driven Professional with a Diverse Background in: Automotive Manufacturing (Body, Seat, Engine & Electronic Components), Automotive Repair (Collision, Engine, HVAC, Suspension, etc.), General Construction (Commercial & Residential), General Metal Fabrication & Machining of Die-Sets.
Recent Employment
Shiloh Industries Inc. Plymouth, MI
Program Manager I June 2019 – Present
●Responsible for Managing Multiple New Development and Current Production Products (FCA, General Motors, Tesla, KTH/Honda, MTD). In Addition, Leading N.A. Cost-Reduction Effort for Equipment and Tooling.
●Currently Managing Stamping & Casting Projects in the Following Commodities: Body, Engine, Suspension.
●Lead Large Project Teams (Operations, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Controlling, Materials, Logistics, Quality, etc.) from Development through Launch of Series Production. Aid in Production Transfers between Facilities.
●Provide Technical Direction and Serve as Main Point of Contact with Customers.
●Drive Product Cost Model Calculations and Seek Project Funding. Track/Improve Project Profitability.
●Ensure Customer Demands are Met, Achieve or Exceed Overall Project Cost/Quality/Timing Targets.
●Tracking, Follow-Up, Escalation and Closing Open Issues.
●Prepare Weekly Red/Yellow Status Reports for Executive Leadership to Highlight Risks and Key Project Issues.
●Prepare and Conduct Launch Readiness and Project Gate Reviews with Senior Management.
●Monitor & Facilitate Tool Design/Build, Trial Runs, Plant Readiness, PPAP Process and PSW to Customer.
●Assist Ongoing VA/VE Analyses of Projects to Identify and Implement Cost Saving Opportunities, Quality Improvements, and Process Improvements.
●Utilize EnterProj, Microsoft- Project, SharePoint, Office, Visio, Skype, SpinFire and Various Other Software.
Marquardt Switches Inc. Rochester Hills, MI
Program Manager December 2016 – June 2019
●Responsible for Managing Multiple New Development and Current Production Products (FCA, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Tesla).
●Managed 24 Programs in the Following Switch Commodities: All Terrain, Steering Wheel, Transfer Case, Accessory Switch Bank, Door Handle, Glove Box, E-Shifter.
●Lead 10-20 Person Project Teams (Sales, Purchasing, Software/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Change Management, Logistics, Quality, etc.) from Various Stages of Development/Change Notice through Launch of Series Production.
●Provide Technical Direction and Serve as the Point of Contact with customers.
●Ensure Customer Demands are Met, Achieve Overall Project Milestones, Meet Financial Targets.
●Tracking, Follow-Up, Escalation and Closing Open Issues.
●Prepare/ Present Status Reports for Internal & External Management Reviews to Highlight Successes and Issues.
●Hand-Build Parts During Early Prototype & Development Stages.
●Monitor & Facilitate PV/EMC Testing, Trial Runs, AAR & Lighting Approval, PPAP and PSW to Customer.
●Continually Coordinate Ongoing VA/VE Analyses of Projects and Development Activities to Identify Cost Saving Opportunities, Quality Improvements, and Process Improvements.
●Utilize Agile PLM, R-Plan, Serena Dimensions, SharePoint, SAP and Various Other Software.
AISIN World Corp. of America Northville, MI
Program Lead/Project Management April 2015 – November 2016
●Responsible for New Development and Running Change Products (General Motors, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Johnson Controls, Toyota Bosh oku).
●Lead 7 Programs in Engine, Body and Electronic Commodities: Variable Valve Timing Cam Phaser/OCV/OSV, Fuel Lid Lock, Door Locks, Seat Tracks, Seat Hinges, Door Hinges.
●Assist with T1XX Sunroof planning and Associated New Plant Start-Up Planning Activities.
●Serve as Central Contact Point Between AISIN North American Plants, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Quality & Customer with 10-12 Person Teams.
●Develop & Maintain Project Schedules Showing Customer & Internal Milestones for On-Time Product Delivery.
●Communicate Requirements to Project Working Team, Conduct Open Issues Meetings & Track Completion.
●Facilitate APQP, PPAP and VA/VE Activities, Lead Gate Reviews, Promote Kaizen/5S Activities.
●Coordinate Successful Launch of a Quality Product, Support Programs from Development through Start of Production.
Songer Steel Services, Inc. Detroit, MI
Project Management/Engineering July 2013 – October 2014
●Scope of Work Review, Cost Estimating, Pre-Project Site Layout Planning, Ordering Materials & Supplies.
●Schedule Development & Updating, Identify Critical Path Items, Coordination with Sub-Contractors.
●Manage On/Off Rent of Equipment, Prepare Prints for General Foreman, Daily Field Force Reporting.
●Daily Activity Report & Progress Meetings, Pictures & Documentation, Prepare Post-Job Reports for Customer.
Integrity Fab & Machine Breckenridge, MI
Health & Safety Coordinator/Special Assignments/Fabricator May 2012 – July 2013
●Set up MSDS Books & Labeling System, Purchasing & Implementation of PPE, Lockout-Tagout Boards.
●Install Safety Signage & Stations, Mark Walkways, Build Custom Machine Guarding.
●Maintain Equipment Safety Checks & Record Keeping, Replace Worn Slings & Straps, Design Rated Lift Hooks.
●Implement 5S Lean Manufacturing, Use SOLIDWORKS drafting software, Quality Control of Die-Sets.
●Program/Operate/Repair Flow WaterJet Table, Shear, Press Brake, CNC Mill, Weld, Grind, Product Assembly.
●Shipping & Receiving- Package, Load and Deliver Product, Receive Incoming Material.
Certifications/Awards/Honors
●Program Management Essentials- TMOG
●Engineering Project Management- SAE International
●Nissan ANPQP Certification
●Fundamentals of Managing Projects- HTECH
●Microsoft Project Level I- New Horizons Learning
●Certified Specialty Mechanic- State of MI
●Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Member & President, Alma College
●Boy Scouts of America
Education
Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana
Master of Business
Administration
Oakland City University Oakland City, Indiana -Quality Systems
Master of Science in
Strategic Management
Alma College Alma, Michigan -Biology
Bachelor of Science -Chemistry
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