Operations Director (275897) Bachelors / Global Machining, Assembly, Forging, Warehouse-DC Operations / Automotive OEM / Will Travel
Michigan-based Operations Executive with 20+ years of success in progressive leadership roles in general assembly and production with General Motors. He is an accomplished leader with a unique blend of data-driven decision-making and creative problem-solving skills. This executive has successfully managed and optimized large-scale manufacturing facilities. His expertise spans strategy development, team leadership, and operational efficiency, consistently delivering outstanding results with minimal additional resources. He has an impressive track record of increased productivity and efficiency using innovative, resource-conscious strategies. This Game Changer has initiated and spearheaded cross-site collaboration, while delivering substantial cost savings.
He recently left GM and took a buyout in early October a couple of weeks ago from his Director’s role. He is actively searching for his next leadership position. He is looking to retain his home base in Michigan but is willing to engage in extensive travel as he has been doing for GM.
This is a unique opportunity to speak with a GM-trained Operations Leader with and impressive history of improving manufacturing and warehousing operations and delivering millions of dollars to the bottom line! His notable experience includes:
• Data-Driven and Creative Problem-Solving: This Operations Leader excels at using data to inform decisions while employing creative approaches to solve complex operational problems, leading to highly effective and innovative solutions.
• Operational Efficiency and Productivity: With a proven track record in developing methodologies that optimize manufacturing processes, the candidate has consistently increased output to meet growing demand without compromising quality.
Introduced a pallet shuttle system to optimize onsite inventory compression. Fully realized ROI of the project in 14 months while generating $6M savlings.
o Developed new methodologies outside traditional GM practices, significantly boosting output and quality across facilities.
o He has delivered extensive training on these methods at 25 sites across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Known for building trust and alignment within teams, the candidate sets a vision for excellence and creates an environment where employees are empowered to succeed.
o Led teams of over 700 hourly employees, ensuring productivity and quality even during headcount reductions.
o Key player in reopening a major plant, including onboarding 730 staff and selecting team leads.
o Drove the achievement of KPIs with fewer resources, saving costs.
• Strategic Collaboration and Negotiation: A leader in fostering cross-functional collaboration, this executive drives initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency across organizations.
o Co-hosts a bi-weekly assembly plant meeting endorsed by leadership, generating $40M+ in savings to date.
o Successfully led complex high stakes contract negotiations with the UAW union in a record-breaking time while achieving favorable outcomes.
o Improved plant capacity 8% to meet customer demand of an additional 2,063 units produced in QF.
• Machining Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Forging Operations
• Warehouse / DC Operations
• Automotive OEM Manufacturing
• Automotive Manufacturing
• EV Manufacturing
• International Operations
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing Projects Across Multiple Plants
• Developing Strategy and Execution Plans
• Improve Cost Competitiveness
• Maintaining Industry Leading Quality Standards
• Managing Working Capital
• Leading Multi-site Manufacturing Operations
• Leading Global Manufacturing Operations
EDUCATION
(BS) Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University