{"id":3391,"date":"2025-03-24T18:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T22:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3391"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:37","slug":"plant-manager-gm-287818-bsme-automotive-aerospace-electronics-machining-stamping-welding-injection-molding-sequencing-assembly-st-louis-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/plant-manager\/plant-manager-gm-287818-bsme-automotive-aerospace-electronics-machining-stamping-welding-injection-molding-sequencing-assembly-st-louis-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Manager – GM (287818) BSME \/ Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics \/ Machining, Stamping, Welding, Injection Molding, Sequencing, Assembly \/ St. Louis Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Highly experienced and results-driven Plant Manager\/GM with a proven track record of leadership! He has a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. He has led teams of up to 400 across diverse manufacturing sectors including automotive, aerospace, metals, plastics, and industrial services. He has an impressive track record of success in leading plant turnarounds, consolidations, and operational transformations, <\/strong>He is a hands-on, metrics-driven change agent who thrives in challenging environments. This Game Changer brings strategic vision, lean manufacturing expertise, and a relentless drive for operational excellence and profitability to the table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His most recent company was sold and he is actively seeking a new leadership opportunity in the St. Louis area. This is a chance to interview a seasoned manufacturing leader who transforms underperforming operations and drives sustainable results through lean methodologies and hands-on leadership. Whether leading plant startups, managing international operations, or executing multi-million dollar consolidations, his strategic mindset and operational discipline deliver exceptional outcomes! <\/strong>He is ready to bring his vast experience, energy, and leadership to your organization. Just look at his impressive background that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Full P&L Responsibility | Multi-Site & International Operations
\u2022 Plant Startups, Closures, and Consolidations
\u2022 Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPS, 5S\/6S, Kanban, VAVE
\u2022 Cost Reduction, Margin Growth, OEE, and Inventory Optimization
\u2022 Team Building, Leadership Development, Change Management
\u2022 ERP\/MRP System Implementation | ISO9000, ISO14001, IATF16949
\u2022 Strategic & Tactical Planning | CAPEX | S&OP
\u2022 Supplier Management | Client Relationship Development
\u2022 Automotive Tier 1 & Tier 2, Heavy Equipment, Aerospace, Plastics, and Metals Manufacturing
\u2022 Led M&A activities including plant closures, consolidations, and greenfield facility integration in Juarez, MX.
\u2022 Mentored 3 sites on lean and operational best practices.
\u2022 Improved facility footprints and introduced ERP systems.
\u2022 Earlier: Served as Plant Manager\/Business Unit Leader delivering:
o 6% cost improvement within 3 months.
o 8% OEE improvement in year one.
o 225% output increase during customer surge.<\/strong>
\u2022 Delivered Lean\/6S training and manufacturing consulting to drive cost savings.
\u2022 Managed $80M operation in Toluca, Mexico during transition and launch.
\u2022 Previously led $100M front-end module assembly plant:
o Achieved 100% on-time delivery.
o Delivered $80K cost reduction in year one.
o Improved margins by 6%, productivity by 8%.<\/strong>
\u2022 Full P&L for 500K sq. ft. facility with 300+ indirect reports.
\u2022 Achieved Ford Q1 recertification in 3 months.
\u2022 Delivered double-digit improvements in quality and productivity.
\u2022 Launched major OEM stamping program
\u2022 12% decrease in overtime
\u2022 11% reduction in Quality Costs.
\u2022 217% reduction in incoming component ppm through active supplier management
\u2022 13% increase in manufacturing floor space by improving value stream
\u2022 8% increase in productivity while reducing labor by 11%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Business Challenge<\/strong><\/td>David\u2019s Proven Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Bloated cost structure and flat margins<\/td>\u2705 Delivered 6% margin improvement<\/strong> and $80K in cost savings in a single startup year<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-site inefficiency and plant sprawl<\/td>\u2705 Consolidated operations<\/strong>, integrated legacy facilities into a new greenfield in MX<\/td><\/tr>
Downward pressure from customers and OEMs<\/td>\u2705 Met 225% volume surge<\/strong> on short notice\u2014zero downtime, 100% delivery success<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of KPI accountability and poor visibility<\/td>\u2705 Deployed OEE and pace boards<\/strong>, improved OEE by 8% and trimmed indirect spend by 6%<\/td><\/tr>
Siloed teams and weak leadership bench<\/td>\u2705 Mentored 3 facilities, built cross-trained, resilient teams in IL, MI, and Mexico<\/td><\/tr>
Aging facilities or unprofitable sites<\/td>\u2705 Managed plant closures, consolidations, and ERP integrations<\/strong> across 4+ locations<\/td><\/tr>
Stagnant CI culture and manual operations<\/td>\u2705 Implemented Lean, TPM, SMED, VAVE, 6S, Kanban, Kaizen<\/strong>, reducing downtime and scrap<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Plastic Mfg.
\u2022 Automotive Mfg.
\u2022 Equipment Mfg.
\u2022 Electronics Mfg.
\u2022 Aerospace Mfg.
\u2022 Heavy Truck \/ Equipment Mfg.
\u2022 Tier 1, Tier 2 Mfg.
\u2022 Contract \/ Toll Mfg.
\u2022 OEM Mfg.
\u2022 Packaging Mfg.
\u2022 Coatings\/Paint Mfg.
\u2022 Parts Mfg.
\u2022 Pipe \/ Tubing Mfg.
\u2022 Assembly Operations
\u2022 Blending \/ Mixing Operations
\u2022 High Volume CNC Machining Operations
\u2022 Stamping Operations
\u2022 Sequencing Operations
\u2022 Automating Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Injection Molding Operations
\u2022 Assembly Line Operations
\u2022 Fabrication Operations
\u2022 Coating Operations
\u2022 Painting Operations
\u2022 Packaging Operations
\u2022 Welding Operations
\u2022 Warehousing Operations
\u2022 DC Operations
\u2022 Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Relocating Plant Operations
\u2022 Consolidating Multiple Plant Operations
\u2022 Team Building and Change Management
\u2022 Managing Multi-Site Mfg. Operations
\u2022 Managing International Mfg.
\u2022 Successful Turnaround \/ Reorganization Of Business Operations
\u2022 Strategy, Vision and Mission Planning
\u2022 Operational Excellence and Lean Practitioner
\u2022 Supply Chain Management and Material Control
\u2022 Rightsizing Organization
\u2022 Greenfield Plants
\u2022 Brownfield Plants<\/strong>
\u2022 Consolidating Plant Operations
\u2022 Shuttering Plant Operations
\u2022 Relocating Manufacturing Plants
\u2022 Improving EBIT \/ ROI \/ Margin
\u2022 Increasing Shareholder Value And Enhance Valuation
\u2022 Increasing Yield
\u2022 Reducing Scrap
\u2022 Improving Lead Times
\u2022 Improving On Time Delivery
\u2022 Improving Profits
\u2022 Reducing Fixed Costs
\u2022 Controlling Labor Costs
\u2022 Reducing Variable Costs
\u2022 Reducing Safety Incidents
\u2022 Improving OEE
\u2022 Reducing Downtime
\u2022 Increasing Operational Capacity
\u2022 Improving Throughput
\u2022 Eliminating Quality Problems
\u2022 Performing Financial Analysis
\u2022 Implementing Cost Reduction & Reporting
\u2022 Improving Working Capital \/ Inventory Turns
\u2022 Strategic & Tactical Planning and S&OP
\u2022 Creating Strategic Business Plans
\u2022 Effectively Managing Working Capital
\u2022 Building Strong Client Relationships
\u2022 Growing Sales
\u2022 Developing CAPEX Plans
\u2022 Empowering Direct Reports
\u2022 Product Innovation
\u2022 Supply Chain Management
\u2022 Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Reducing Inventory \/ WIP
\u2022 Mentoring \/ Building Strong Leaders and Teams
\u2022 Communicating Metrics \/ Goals At All Levels
\u2022 Reducing Personnel Turnover
\u2022 Implementing Automation Into Processes
\u2022 Developing Cost Effective Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 TS16949, IATF16949
\u2022 Team Leadership – 400
\u2022 Unionized Plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – BRADLEY UNIVERSITY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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