Garrett P. Baitinger

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Melbourne, FL 32934 Email: adwhpr@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/garrettbaitinger

EDUCATION / TRAINING

MS, Engineering, emphasis in Manufacturing & Structural Dynamics, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN BS, Mechanical Engineering (Honors) emphasis in CAD, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

Business Management “Masters” in Influence (Magna) Six Sigma Management

Procurement / Contract Negotiations “Masters” of Negotiation (Magna) Effective Communication

Problem Solving Techniques 5S Implementation Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing CAREER HISTORY

Dynamic Machine (private), Troy, MI 2022-Present

Business: Manufacturing Machine Sales / Distribution / Turnkey Engineering & Service Chief Operations Officer

• Responsible for improved staff accountability and performance recovery for turnkey deliverables. General Business improvements:

o Evaluated and realigned company insurance protections o IT structure change (hardware, software, office suite utilization) o HR processes (accountability along with recognition and reward, formal performance review process) o Realigning staff responsibilities

o Facilities management along with logistics realignment o Customer / Supplier contract reviews

Engineering and Program Management uplift:

o Retimed and holding to 100% commitment to deliverables o Improved customer relationships through improved communications and meeting deliverables o Talent gap awareness and staffing alignments

o NetSuite ERP utilization bridging financial module with addition of inventory, program management and resource leveling with application engineering

CMS Nextech, Melbourne, FL (private equity) 2021-Mar22 Business: largest Commercial HVAC/R Service Company in nation Purchasing Manager – newly developed position

• Identify and improve business practices / improve systems for ever changing supplier costs o Identified and structured vendor portal for commodity and non-commodity quote updates o Supplier scorecards (Key Performance Indicators) – nothing in place prior o Rebate and Incentive programs – no supplier contracts in place

• Assessed entire business flow for other opportunities within operations to improve customer satisfaction ratings o Improve service tech access to parts to complete work orders o Automatic truck stock reorder based on work order consumption on stocked trucks o Improve the interaction for techs to parts lists (tablets), billing and reorder working with IT programming

• Improve part warehouse utilization

o Functionally allow trucks to behave like mobile warehouses – utilizing the new Verizon mobility tracking o Identify parts that were not in the standard inventory that require special attention and procurement o Worked with key suppliers to identify and warehouse long lead parts during times of part shortages (chips) o Worked with suppliers to identify and approve non OEM parts to reduce purchase cost for improved sales margins

• Set pricing standards and adjusted margin rates for sales quotes / invoices CELMARK Int, Orlando, FL (privately owned) 2020-2021 Transitioned to Celmark from Spice World at the start of Covid Business: Private Label Packaging of cosmetics, dietary and pharmacy products Operations Manager - 100 employee

• Instrumental in the conversion of the operation to launch Hand Sanitizer to maintain an essential business at the start of Covid pandemic

• Supporting certificate efforts for NSF, FDA and OTC

• Managing short run production of lotion, topical and ingestible products (line selection, equipment, team) SPICE WORLD, Orlando, FL ($350M in sales) Private equity acquired family business 2019-2020 Business: Garlic Manufacturing along with assorted spices and ginger processing (fresh and high speed jarring) Sr. Manager, Engineering (responsible for Manf Eng, Facilities, Sanitation, Maintenance)

• Orlando based operation consists of 2 facilities

• Managing 13 direct employees, 2 shifts

• Setting up supplier contracts, issuing / approving Purchase Orders, identifying cost savings initiatives

• Engineered and installed Manufacturing Monitoring system for OEE

• Successfully took over facilities to pass Orange County fire and building inspection audit to license the facilities into the new ownership (first 2 months)

• Maintained cGMP and Food Safety facility certification compliance AMERICAN AXLE CORPORATION, Warren, MI / Hamtramck, MI ($7.5B in sales) 2013-2019 Stayed with AAM after the purchase of USM to transition Mexico operations and gain independency from the Warren operation now held by the competitor ownership, Dana Corporation Business: Automotive Axles assemblies / Driveline 2017-2019 Sr. Manager – Program Management / Manufacturing & Maintenance Engineering / Material Planning / Sales Department performance greater than 99.5% for 6 month rolling forecast – took position at 55% on time performance – moved to 100% within the first 90 days

• Implemented customer cancellation / material cost recovery practices for significant improvement in P&L performance as customer’s cancel out future orders

• Streamlined and published improved sales procedures for both internal and external customers o From initial quote contact through the release of the job to manufacturing floor

• Led the efforts to become independent from the Warren operation (now Dana) through internal / external manufacturing alternatives – 18 month forecast to accomplish that was completed in 12

• Responsible for new technology axle tube program transition from former USM Warren operations to the AAM Three Rivers operations ($31M budget)

o Despite the loss of 3 months due to transition of Tier 1 the project was launched on time, under budget and at rate under my leadership

o Prepared and delivered monthly executive updates on KPI for on time launch and gap management

• Successfully supported the integration of the Mexico operation into the AAM manufacturing envelope with identified gaps in equipment, processes and technical leadership

AMERICAN AXLE CORPORATION (US Manufacturing before purchase byAmerican Axle) (2013-2017) Business: Production of Front and Rear Driveline subsystems; Axle Tubes and Shafts Director, Program Management U.S. MANUFACTURING, Warren, Michigan and Silao, Mexico ($250M private)

• Responsible for Successful launch of 21 programs in various stages Globally ($80M budgets) o Customers included GM, FCA, Ford, American Axle, Dana Corp and Daimler (DTNA) o Production Line spec, set-up and installation; holding accountable internal and external suppliers o Appropriation request / management, APQP process, Gate Management, Executive Reviews /Negotiations o Program Management corporate process improvement and adhesion to fundamental disciplines o Maintaining homogenous team environments between US and Mexican operations

• Overhauled Program Management process to improve operational portfolio for marketing the sale of the company (Gate Review process improvement & mandatory leadership sign-off)

• Responsible for achieving corporate KPI and monthly reporting by adhering to processes and holding teams accountable to commitments

• Instrumental member of the Transitional Agreement between Dana/AAM/USM for final sale CHRYSLER CORPORATION, Auburn Hills, Michigan 2013-2013 Contract project –Seating Interior Group

Project Chief Engineer, Ram Truck Seating

• Managed the Tier 1 supply chain & engineering management - JCI / Bridgewater Assembly

• Responsible for performance to budget, FTQ, On time performance, Lean principles RCO ENGINEERING, Roseville, Michigan (estimated $250M private 2003-2012 Relationship since late 80’s working with RCO as General Motors employee – used RCO throughout career for prototype Family Business: Low volume production/service & prototype (Bombardier, Cessna, FCA, Ford, GM, General Dynamics, Gulfstream, JCI, Lear, Polaris, Toyota, Yamaha)

Segments: Seating/Trim/IP, Under Hood, Exterior Trim/Fascia, General Asm, Power Sports, Aerospace, Military Director – Business Development

Managing Low Volume Production / Service Programs covering multiple departments/divisions

• Key Accomplishments:

o Responsible for implementing lean manufacturing principles – constructed customer quoting packages and supplier sourcing recommendations, full supply chain management of machined components (aerospace) o Led the product / manufacturing engineering & component procurement teams in Yamaha Motorcycle metals, plastics and the operations for paint and final assembly

o Developed new high voltage disconnect cover for Ford electric car reducing cost & improving manufacturing stability

(concept to prod in 6 month) – emergency resource to RCO based on my proposals Manager – Operations & Program Management

Responsible for: Injection Molding, Foam, Soft Trim, Wire harness and General Assembly

• Instrumental in moving RCO from prototype into low volume production & service supplier o Set-up and launched new site and procedures for the business unit

• Led the efforts of new supply chain management for aerospace / defense following FAR DFAR compliances

• Restructured and led corporate Program Management to increase flexibility & improve accountability across divisions

• Implementation of lean manufacturing principles & MRP system, efficiency gains over 20% o Tripled revenue from 2003 thru 2006 in Injection Molding Department MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, Novi, Michigan (INTIER AUTOMOTIVE) 2001-2003 RCO had hesitation in expansion so mutual agreement to separate – recruited to take part in IPO at Magna Interiors Division: (Retainer work after concluding with Closures Division due to loss in Ford market share – held 85% market) Business Development / Senior Program Manager, for all interior

• Led Development efforts of new Chrysler Jeep platform on Instrument Panel, Interior Trim, Door Panels, Consoles, Overheads, Flooring & Acoustics, and Fascia.

Closure Division: (formerly Atoma / Dortec Industries) Business: $700M Release/Latching Systems, Door Modules, & Window Regulator Integration Director of Engineering - Ford Applications, $10M annual development budget / $275M in sales Led application engineering team of up to 45 with 9 direct reports in 3 countries

• Managed all KPIs success while using only 85% of annual budget Chief Engineer - Ford Applications, $5M annual development budget / $90M in sales

• Managed engineering of modular door system integration of components from various divisions within Intier RCO ENGINEERING INC, Roseville, MI, metals division 2000-2000 Joined to build up service / low volume business – RCO was my prototype source at ERG prior to wind down Engineering Program Manager, metals division

• Development of divisional objectives and procedures to enter into low volume production

• Led Metal Shop projects for on-time, better than budget, with complete customer satisfaction ERG INDUSTRIES (Holding Company) - Novi, MI / Toledo, OH / Vincennes, IN ($75M private) 1998-2000 Joined after completing due diligence for selling Excellence Mfg – ERG was my stamping supplier at EMI Business: $60M metal forming by stamping, tubing, welding & assembly equipment / fixtures; primarily seating hardware. Hired to evaluate and support the company’s ability to survive a total refinance or execute wind down. Business Unit Manager (Sales / Engineering / Program Management) Managed all customer related activity to Lear Corporation while going through company financial restructure that ended in wind down

• Program Managed / Account Executive for stamping dies and tube forming tools for new program launches

• Completed the resources and wind down 2 months prior to timeline expectations to protect the customers’ ability to maintain parts supply

EXCELLENCE MANUFACTURING, INC, Grand Rapids, Michigan ($50M private) 1996-1998 Joined to launch their own engineered product for sales and marketing independence Business: $25M operation; targeting $200M in automotive seating mechanisms within four years Director of Engineering & Program Management

• Supply chain management of new sources not directed by customers

• Leading FMEA, DFA, FEA, DFM, APQP

• Key executive staff member in the efforts of company sale GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, Michigan 1990-1996 Delphi Interior & Lighting (formerly Inland Fisher Guide) Seating Division – Warren, MI location & Body Hardware Division – Troy, MI location

• Led customer efforts in European / Asian markets for power sliding door modules and flex seat systems

• Eng Liaison between German Technical Center in Wuppertal, Germany & Core Product Development in Troy

• Supported the launch of a new manufacturing operation compliant to GM standards in Israel

• Supervised two product development teams simultaneously on two new full seat systems

• Registered two corporate patents for seat hardware mechanisms (First Integrated Child Safety seat)

• Led Hardware components and seat trim development

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