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Director Operations (219835) Automotive, Tier 1. EV, Parts, Electronics / Injection Molding, Machining, Assembly, Welding, Warehouse Operations / Lean, Continuous Improvement

01.06.2026

When plants hit a wall, i.e. late launches, labor bloat, or flat margin ; Here is the leader who rebuilds flow, fixes waste, and turns manufacturing chaos into stability.  With 20+ years of experience in Automotive, EV, Electronics, and Solar Manufacturing, He delivers operational turnarounds by attacking waste, engaging teams, and installing Toyota-level discipline. He doesn’t just teach Lean — he lives it, driving measurable change from the floor up. He’s a Lean Catalyst with P&L control and global reach, known for transforming multi-site operations and leaving behind plants that run cleaner, safer, and faster than before.

He is a hands-on operator and lean strategist who builds stability, eliminates waste, and develops leaders.If your plants need to perform like Toyota instead of treading water, he’s the one who makes it happen.

Operational Pain PointJason’s Proven Impact
Unstable operations & high overheadReorganized 4-plant network across North America, realigned manpower and material flow; improving profitability within one quarter.
Lagging OEE & throughputLed Yamazumi workshops reducing direct labor by 10%; improved changeover times and space utilization across multiple plants.
Poor lean culture adoptionBuilt Eissmann Production System standards across U.S. and Mexico, creating sustainable shop-floor engagement and performance routines.
Inefficient material handlingDesigned JIT Kanban tugger system cutting line-side inventory from months to three hours — zero downtime, safer floor.
Inconsistent training & retentionImplemented TWI (Job Instruction) across plant; improved product yield +2%, adding $1.1M/year.
Costly relocations & start-upsManaged $3.3M solar plant relocation from MI to Canada — delivered 10% under budget and on time, meeting new national safety standards.

Director of Operations, North America – Bmax (2023–Present)

  • Launched startup EV manufacturing site; achieved ISO 9001 & 14001 certification in first year.
  • Installed full safety, quality, and production systems for magnetic pulse forming operations.
  • Managed $5M capacity expansion to meet EV market demand.

Director of Operations, North America – Eissmann Group Automotive (2021–2023)

  • Oversaw 4 factories (U.S. & Mexico) with full P&L ownership.
  • Turned around Queretaro facility in 5S, layout, and flow — boosting profitability within 6 months.
  • Led standardization of 5S, Kaizen, and shop floor management for all regional sites.

Focus Factory Manager – Magna Electronics (2012–2021)

  • Managed $200M camera systems business for Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda.
  • Led first Toyota camera and ECU launch in Magna history.
  • Drove supplier collaboration improving visibility and quality metrics across entire OEM chain.

Operations & CI Leadership – United Solar Ovonic (2008–2012)

  • Oversaw 24/7 operations with 150 hourly and 16 salaried staff.
  • Increased module yield 97% → 99% and cell yield 95% → 98% in 3 months.
  • Delivered 396 days without a recordable injury.
  • Facilitated 300+ associates trained in 5S, Standard Work, and A3 problem-solving.

Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering – American Axle & Manufacturing (2002–2008)

  • Managed productivity and CI projects across 1.1M sq ft facility.
  • Introduced value stream maps and tugger material delivery system saving $100K in inventory.
  • Improved line uptime 5% and launched multiple A3-driven projects across assembly and machining.

Core Expertise

Lean Manufacturing | Toyota Production Systems | Kaizen / 5S / Kanban | TWI Job Instruction | Multi-Site Operations | P&L Leadership | Cost Reduction | Process Optimization | Project Management | ERP/MRP | SAP | Safety & Quality Systems | Training Within Industry | Layout Optimization | Stage Gate Development

Education & Credentials

  • B.S., Industrial Operations & Engineering – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI Certified
  • TWI Job Instruction Certified – TWI Institute
  • Lean Learning Experience Graduate – Lean Learning Center
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