Manufacturing/Operations Executive

C. David Apps

Phoenix, AZ 510-***-**** *.*****.****@******.***

Operations and Manufacturing Executive

Passionate and progressive leader with a 25-year proven track record of driving organizational excellence and establishing new processes with sustainable results. Demonstrated cross-functional success across both established operational environments and start-up organizations. Strong technical professional, developing broad team problem-solving and driving improved operational performance. Talented and adept communicator, effectively engaging at all organizational levels. Key Skills and Competencies

Toyota Production System Greenfield Factory Launch Process Development Product/NPI Launch and Integration Reliability, Maintenance, Automation Manufacturing Scaling Manufacturing Engineering Development Operational KPI Management Systems Global Manufacturing Experience

CarbonCapture Inc. (April 2023 – Feb. 2025)

Vice-President, Manufacturing

Multi-site leadership of prototype and fabrication technicians, supply chain in Los Angeles HQ and manufacturing and facility operations in Mesa, AZ. Process Development

Led team for procurement and fabrication of initial capture module and support of first deployment in California and second in Arizona. Select and source site for scaling operations, growing team to establish production process and tooling for manufacturing build. Developed strategic direction of cross-functional group spearheading design for manufacturability activities for next generation of capture module. Atlis Motor Vehicles (April 2022 – April 2023)

Vice-President, Operations

Led team of advanced engineers, operations, facilities, quality and supply chain in Mesa Arizona site for battery cell and pack assembly.

Product/NPI Launch and Integration

Developed manufacturing facility and process for unique lithium-ion cube cell, converting R&D product into pilot manufacturing process, including rapid pivot for pouch cell redesign. Structured long term capital plan of $5M and cost model for volume scaling, managing facility needs and defining future expansion opportunities. Nikola Motors Corporation (June 2020 – April 2022) Sr. Director, Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Led team of advanced engineers, prototype technicians and operations in Phoenix and Coolidge supporting Coolidge, AZ and JV manufacturing operations in Ulm, Germany. Greenfield Factory Launch

Defined streamlined $150M factory construction and $20M manufacturing process equipment through phased strategy to quickly launch greenfield facility. Recruited and developed engineering and manufacturing team to support prototype assembly builds with a rapid production line execution for battery and fuel cell class 8 trucks. C. David Apps 2/2

BYTON Incorporated (July 2018 – May 2020)

Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Led team of advanced engineers in Santa Clara engineering office in support of manufacturing engineering teams located at global sites in China and South Korea. Global Manufacturing

Led DFM feedback and input to new product design to ensure manufacturing efficiency for greenfield $700M factory in Nanjing, China. Provided direction with manufacturing process development and equipment commissioning. Led program coordination across global projects for manufacturing with vehicle engineering, finance and supply chain. Developed manufacturing proposals for potential global investor opportunities. Tesla Incorporated (Sept. 2013 – July 2018)

Director – Stamping/BIW (2016 – 2018), Sr. Mgr. – Stamping (2013 – 2015) Operations leader of production, engineering and maintenance teams, leading stamping and body manufacturing for launch of Model 3, Model X and ramp up of Model S. Operational KPI Management Systems

Drove cross-functional team of resources to improve bottleneck operations in both Model S stamping and body- in-white shops, leading throughput increase over 25%. Developed strategic initiatives and KPI structure including production scheduling, inventory/change control, people management, automation and process optimization. Manufacturing Scaling

Oversaw the ramp up of new press and body-in-white equipment for Model X launch, and launch of new technology stamping line for Model 3. Defined and led quality improvement activities and resource structure to improve Model X closure fit processes in body shop and general assembly. Maple Leaf Foods (Sept. 2012 – Sept. 2013) - Director of Reliability Management of team overseeing installation and commissioning of $200M new meat processing plant. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (Apr. 2002 – Sept. 2012) Manager – Safety/Security (2011 – 2012, Engineering/Maintenance (2008 – 2010), Assistant Mgr. – Engineering (2005 – 2007), Engineer (2002 – 2004) Progressive technical and leadership roles – leading safety culture initiatives across multi-site organization and production launch of new body and stamping departments in $1.1B greenfield site. Toyota Production System

Spearheaded multi-site factory safety initiatives through effective cross-functional engagement reducing injury rate by 20% in a year. Oversaw team of engineers in refining process planning and commissioning for launch of Toyota’s latest equipment technology. Ensured smooth handover and launch with defined training strategy for maintenance technician skills development. Led $7M cost savings initiative with federal tax credit program. DaimlerChrysler Corporation – Bramalea Assembly (1998 – 2001) Maintenance Supervisor (1999 – 2001), Process Engineer (1998 – 1999) Education B.A.Sc. (Mech. Eng.) and B.A. (Math/History) – 1998 University of Toronto, Canada Interests Auto restoration, musical performance, fitness, film, international travel, languages. References available upon request

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