Birmingham, MI
Phone 314-***-****
E-mail bl0tbg@r.postjobfree.com
Michael J Spear
Summary of qualifications Extensive experience developing and managing paint processes and materials from concept to final production.
Certified Chrysler Black Belt and Shainin Red X Journeyman. Utilized statistical based problem solving techniques to resolve issues worth over $3 Million annually.
Professional experience
2009 – Present Chrysler LLC Warren, MI
Business Unit Leader
Manage 80 hourly employees and team leaders to achieve and exceed Safety, Quality, Deliver, Cost & Morale metrics.
Improved key quality metric 50% during 2010 Model Year.
Responsible for implementing World Class Manufacturing lean concepts.
1999 – 2009 Chrysler LLC Fenton, MO
Process Reliability Manager
Managed engineers, suppliers & launch personnel to resolve quality, delivery, cost & reliability issues for paint center.
Tested, piloted and implemented new materials for paint center including liquid & powder coatings, adhesives, abrasives and vehicle preparation materials.
Led paint center launch for redesigned 2008MY minivans and robotic paint/sealer application equipment. Managed PFMEAs and PDCAs for critical issues to achieve quality and cost targets.
Created Layered Process Audits capturing most critical job elements to ensure first time quality. Paint FTC increased 20% and Internal Audit score were 50% better than target levels.
1995 – 1999 DaimlerChrysler Auburn Hills, MI
Senior Process Specialist
Supported assembly plants in launch of new models, paint materials and processes to ensure quality targets achieved.
Developed Process Simulation Matrix with key suppliers to improve new color launches and materials
Drove Chrysler paint process requirements to assembly plants assuring vehicles were meeting Chrysler paint quality standards.
1992 – 1995 DuPont Troy, MI
Senior Technical Sales Representative
Lead member of on-site service team supporting GM Hamtramck Assembly Paint Center. Worked closely with plant personnel to resolve daily and long term paint quality issues and optimize usage of DuPont paint materials.
Coordinated DuPont Manufacturing & technical resources to assure GM quality & cost targets achieved utilizing DuPont materials.
1989 – 1992 DuPont Troy, MI
Process Engineer
Managed paint process for Fascia department of Assembly Plant. Programmed robots, worked with PLC controls, and coordinated skilled trades to resolve daily quality & production issues.
Improved quality and production uptime to eliminate daily overtime.
Received two DuPont service awards for eliminating root causes and resolving critical customer quality issues.
1986 – 1989 Deere & Company Dubuque, IA
Materials Engineer
Technical responsibility for paint processes including process and material development, quality control, and trouble shooting.
Project Manager for paint waste removal system. Managed $100,000 project from initial equipment/chemical selection to final installation.
Education & Training BS Chemical Engineering University of Iowa
MBA Wayne State University
ISO 9002 Assistant Auditor
Chrysler Black Belt Certification
Shainin Red X Journeyman
BPI Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Chrysler SMART Manufacturing (LEAN)
Minitab/Advanced Statistics for Manufacturing
SPC, DOE, and Design FMEA