George Sambar

Supplier Notes:

George is Manufacturing Automotive Quality specialist with 15+ years of experience.

Experience includes working with World Class Manufacturing principles.

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing,5s and six sigma.

Local and can start with 2 week notice.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Interface with all levels of Internal and Customer Management on all aspects of Product Application, Design, engineering, tooling, production, launch,

Experience and liaison experience Overseeing the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multifaceted program/project typically consisting of a set of closely related subprograms or associated activities. Cradle to Grave.

Program Management functions Congruent with Co. profitability and market share gain.

Lean Manufacturing, 5s, WCM.

Ensure that the program milestones are met and tracked by the team through the appropriate monitoring tools.

Co-ordinate the introduction of new product math data management from prototype to production. “cradle to grave”

Dealing with both Customers, vendors, and tooling/ gauge shops. (pre-tooling meetings)

Resolve in a timely manner all open issues that arise on the program. Schedule open issue meetings on a regular basis to ensure that adequate attention is being paid to the potential problem items.

Seek all necessary information from the appropriate source, i.e., internal, external, suppliers, and customers.

Communicate with the various coordinating activities involved with the program, i.e., customers, suppliers, internal, etc.

Meet the overall objectives of the project.

Integrated Engineered Polymers to offer a comprehensive VA/VE value options.

Secondary finishing / coatings applications.

Integrated system assembly techniques.

Transplant and Big Three Automotive Manufacturer’s engineering and material standards.

Initiate, follow, and provide timely resolution on all the financial building blocks for the program (RFQ’s, open pricing issues and cost avoidance items).

Follow the appropriate management system(s) which ensure that all required programs launch activities and quality planning activities take place during development of the program.

Provide guidance to colleagues and various dept.’s in negotiating product and related sales and marketing issues.

Coordinate appropriate risk management activities.

Set up and interact with the APQP team and are responsible for all APQP disciplines, their success, and the results of each APQP discipline assignee.

Monitor progress, due dates and deliverables that are required on customer directed systems.

Work with APQP team to develop, submit, and implement cost savings (VA/VE)

Create and maintain customer relationships and goodwill in a professional manner.

Review internal costing documentation for accuracy.

Identify requirements and expectations of the customer.

Facilitate Project – cost management, quality planning, human resource planning, and risk identification and qualification.

leveraging industrial know-how across projects and plants- introducing new technologies and lean manufacturing controls/ by way of Kanban and JIT (MRP) Principles.

Provide and strategically implement product expansion activities within existing program and future business plans. Present Customer with technical updates and new products.

Experience in an industrial environment with product experience.

Implement tenets of the Product Delivery Process (PDP) and assures completion of all deliverables.

Proven program and technical skills.

Reports to Program Director, and maintain regular contact with all functional engineering units, purchasing and operations. Interfaces on a continuing basis with senior management, Customers local and Company Manufacturing facilities abroad.

Desire to Grow Professionally:

Excellent communication / documentation and management skills

Problem solver, creative, innovative with strong entrepreneurial traits and qualities

Formal injection molding accreditation.; and post class “A” finishes.

Extensive automotive experience within the Exterior/Interior, Soft/Hard Trim Plastic Molding

Industry and decorative trim/ finishes, metal stamping/forming and casting.

OEM Work experience of over 20 years in Prod./ Program Development, launch and all gates.

phases of programs (OEM, Tier 1 North American and Transplant Automotive experience)

Extensive manufacturing experience and VA/VE Winning Circle Award

Team Leadership and launch experience. (Integration Systems/ Fit and Finish)

NAFTA, EU, and Far East Operations coupled with hands on experience.

Willing to travel - US National; lvl 5 Top Security Clearance/ TS-SCI; OPSEC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Rehau Automotive

Dec 2018 to Jun 2020: COVID-19

Manufacturing Management Specialist, Engineering and Quality

Tier 1, 2 (OEM) local NAFTA and European counterpart projects

Penske Automotive. Tier 1, 2 (OEM)

Jan 2011 to Nov 2018

Production Supervisor, Engineering, Tooling and Quality

Tier 1, 2 (OEM) local NAFTA and Asian Operations Project

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop and execute plans for managing projects and defining scope, RFQ costs and deliverables.

Responsibility to create a program management system from cradle to grave that will lead and support the product development process through product launch and continuous engineering improvements.

Establish defined program management processes for this system.

Provide technical oversight and assistance to application engineers and program management teams.

Provide technical contact with customers to ensure product and program compliance with customer needs. (TS/IATF16949 / ISO9000 / ISO 14001 / OHSMS) and industry Standards

Provide a measurement system for all phases of each program, with monthly updates.

Oversees overall JIT systems & equipment implementation during launch phase+ 90 days.

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) program status review methods and prepare project and program status reports for management tracking project expenses.

DoD/ DoS

Jan 2007 to Nov 2011

Chief of Mission Support Functions (Core of Engineers/Overseas)

CENTCOM Program Planner / Business Process Coordinator – DoD/ DoS

Roles & Responsibilities:

DoD/DoS office support multiple existing and future contracts.

Manage, coordinate, facilitate, and/or support the existing and new business transition opportunities across our Capabilities integration Support (CIS) team.

Coordinate, facilitate, and/or support weekly recurring Performance and Program Managers Meetings; collecting weekly status and chart updates from team leads and update the appropriate charts and chart decks; miscellaneous management status information gathering and status reporting as required; tracking and facilitating completion of action items. (Microsoft Project/timeline)

Analyze and identify risks, risk mitigation, and developing plans to close the risks.

Coordinates policies and activities with appropriate Government personnel.

Forecasting and planning, quality product planning and delivery, product line and program.

Support logistics based existing contracts. (operational, administrative, and human resources management of the program)

Multitask support multiple actions at one time and provide leadership to team-based mission.

15+ years of experience in project/ process management or coordination in managing resources, projects, plans and JIT schedules as required.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to learn quickly and complete important assignments on a short schedule. Proficiency in Microsoft -- Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). - prepare technical reports and related documentation and makes charts and graphs to record results. Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings as required.

Earned Top Secret Security CLEARANCE; poise and maturity to effectively support senior staff as well as interface with government officials and DoD executives and their support staff (i.e., schedule management, issue tracking, integrated process management, etc.)

Exceptional organizational skills and the demonstrated flexibility to support multiple competing demands are desired. Work on problems of a diverse scope.

PDI Inc. (Tier 1, 2)

Aug 2005 to Dec 2007

Manufacturing Quality Management Specialist

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manages Dimensional program functions and support including baseline and Work Breakdown structure.

Coordinate new growth opportunities for the automotive market.

Synchronize JIT Distribution channels efficiencies creating new business development.

opportunities.

Oversees the operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multifaceted

program

Conducts analysis of data integrity; ensures proper integration configuration and styling.

Management of matting /integration of components. (online sequencing)

Developing and confirming the compatibility of budgeted outputs, operating efficiencies, capacity

planning, functional and Quality Targets.

Product Development Design/ engineering, test validation, manufacturing processes and

assembly.

Engineered plastic design for the automotive industry, encompassing Interior and external.

systems and applications.

Keep in line with Project Milestones and their progression, Project/Deliverable-Level

Variation simulation analysis studies, Resource Plans, and their Fidelity in meeting customers’ objectives.

Experience material/process flow and operating strategy. (Packaging/Racking- Class ‘A’)

Develop and confirm product compatibility in support of assembly facilities with all aspects of

process, Integration, and design in line with Engineering and Manufacturing strategies.

Maintain Program Timing Charts and status reports.

ALNA Corp (Automotive Tier 1, 2)

Apr 2003 to Jun 2005

Business Development/ Program Manager and Quality Manufacturing

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop a project structure and plan, implementing systems and reports that accurately measure progress meeting deliverables.

Manage the overall completion of important and complex engineering tasks and projects.

Includes significant administrative as well as technical guidance, product, tooling, and process.

Identify potential problems and facilitate timely implementation of corrective actions to ensure project commitments are met.

Serves as company's authorized contact point with the Client on a specified project.

Has overall responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction.

Resolve issues affecting deliverables to the customer.

Provides administrative, technical, and timing direction for all personnel assigned to the Project CFT Team.

Design, validation, and verification of product(s), along with the management of all engineering change activities on current products (change control).

Contributes to the improvement of product or component designs through extensive understanding of program goals, part/ tool design and assembly equip. capabilities and output.

Oversee prototype built and organizes division departments on multiple programs and requirements.

Manages resource allocation of Methods engineering to specific JIT plant requests.

Program budget responsibilities along overall management and performance of all task order activities and requirements

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated ability to manage a group of engineers and technically oriented support personnel.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs.

High level of oral and written communication skills

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.

Extremely high level of analytical ability where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.

Solid engineering and process background across disciplines, (Plastic Injection and Surface Fishing- Exterior /Interior trim; Extrusion -Dual Durometer Components. roll forming/ x-section, stamping, blanking and precision assembly/ weld integrity.

Work with manufacturing site to ensure product qualification, validation, specific data control and distribution; and provide support to manufacturing activities.

Over 20 years’ experience in engineering and/or manufacturing management

Serving the Big Three and Transplant Customers.

Guardian Automotive, Tier 1, 2

Feb 2000 to Mar 2003

Program Management (Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality, current and advanced programs).

Roles & Responsibilities:

Key business development, involving product bench marking and response to RFQ.

Manage major program development and prioritize multiple projects and issues concurrently.

Establish targets for all elements of cost and timing of the product at the beginning of the program and ensure that the targets are met.

Call and run Program Phase Reviews and PDTs, write, and maintain program books.

Manages Cross Functional Team and is responsible for hiring, staffing, and maintaining a diverse and effective workforce.

Maintain Customer contact and relationships, maintain and publish open issue reports to management.

Resolve cross-functional and cross-departmental differences. Follow all aspects of TQC in the execution of the program.

Proven experience in program management, including previous responsibility of a program through production startup.

Cultivate new business opportunities and growth towards larger gain of market share, Transplants operations.

Sets and achieves program objectives for timing, cost, manufacturability, quality, localization, and customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION:

Completed, Injection Molding Accreditation Program, Canadian Plastics Training Centre, Toronto

Awarded Mechanical Engineering Technology (Honors), Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto

Completed Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson Polytechnical University, Toronto (4-Year Degree Program)

CERTIFICATIONS:

Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto Certified in:

oComputer Software & Systems; Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite- Project Timeline, including design, Excel Spreadsheets, and PP presentations.

oTeam Center

oCommunication, conflict, and Motivation

oIndustrial Operations and Management

oPeople Management and Leadership.

oWHIMIS/ OSHA

oSt. John First Aid/ CPR Training

oOther: Advanced GD & T, Project Management, Finishing Technology, and Color Mastering.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Society for Quality Control (Since 1990), Automotive Div.

American Society for Testing of Materials

Ontario Association of Certified Eng. (Past Executive Board Member)

American Electroplating and Finishing Society

Society of Automotive Eng.

Society of Plastic Eng.

Project Management Institute

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