Kurt Kushner
Regional Head USMCA / President & CEO at Hirschvogel Incorporated- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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Cindy Stephenson
As an employee under Kurt's Management. I would highly recommend Kurt. He is a manager that is hands on. He never looks down on his employees no matter what position they hold. I am truly grateful for my years at Caltherm and enjoyed being a part of Kurt's team.
Don Horning
Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work With Kurt Kushner on a number of high impact projects. These would include process redesign, organization design/redesign, and KPI reporting design. In each area, whether it was working on the ‘executive dashboard’, ‘go to market’ strategy development, or sales process (to include inside sales programs) design, Kurt ALWAYS brought his ‘A’ game. Kurt’s ‘A’ game begins with an assessment of the issue/objective at hand, the customer’s perspective, options, resources, timeline, and recommendations. In each of these areas Kurt brings a passion to do it right so the project won’t have to be done another time eating valuable time, resources, momentum, and morale. Kurt quickly develops the confidence of the teams he works with from executive leadership to the front line employee. It is through these relationships that he gains valuable insight to make the project deliverable more effective. In each of the instances I worked with Kurt, or observed Kurt’s work, the outcomes were better because of his driving the team members to the right set of action plans. Taking the easy road is not in Kurt’s toolkit. Please don’t hesitate to call me (personal cell # 916.342.0201) if you would like further detail on the impact of Kurt’s unique skills and talents.
Cindy Stephenson
As an employee under Kurt's Management. I would highly recommend Kurt. He is a manager that is hands on. He never looks down on his employees no matter what position they hold. I am truly grateful for my years at Caltherm and enjoyed being a part of Kurt's team.
Don Horning
Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work With Kurt Kushner on a number of high impact projects. These would include process redesign, organization design/redesign, and KPI reporting design. In each area, whether it was working on the ‘executive dashboard’, ‘go to market’ strategy development, or sales process (to include inside sales programs) design, Kurt ALWAYS brought his ‘A’ game. Kurt’s ‘A’ game begins with an assessment of the issue/objective at hand, the customer’s perspective, options, resources, timeline, and recommendations. In each of these areas Kurt brings a passion to do it right so the project won’t have to be done another time eating valuable time, resources, momentum, and morale. Kurt quickly develops the confidence of the teams he works with from executive leadership to the front line employee. It is through these relationships that he gains valuable insight to make the project deliverable more effective. In each of the instances I worked with Kurt, or observed Kurt’s work, the outcomes were better because of his driving the team members to the right set of action plans. Taking the easy road is not in Kurt’s toolkit. Please don’t hesitate to call me (personal cell # 916.342.0201) if you would like further detail on the impact of Kurt’s unique skills and talents.
Cindy Stephenson
As an employee under Kurt's Management. I would highly recommend Kurt. He is a manager that is hands on. He never looks down on his employees no matter what position they hold. I am truly grateful for my years at Caltherm and enjoyed being a part of Kurt's team.
Don Horning
Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work With Kurt Kushner on a number of high impact projects. These would include process redesign, organization design/redesign, and KPI reporting design. In each area, whether it was working on the ‘executive dashboard’, ‘go to market’ strategy development, or sales process (to include inside sales programs) design, Kurt ALWAYS brought his ‘A’ game. Kurt’s ‘A’ game begins with an assessment of the issue/objective at hand, the customer’s perspective, options, resources, timeline, and recommendations. In each of these areas Kurt brings a passion to do it right so the project won’t have to be done another time eating valuable time, resources, momentum, and morale. Kurt quickly develops the confidence of the teams he works with from executive leadership to the front line employee. It is through these relationships that he gains valuable insight to make the project deliverable more effective. In each of the instances I worked with Kurt, or observed Kurt’s work, the outcomes were better because of his driving the team members to the right set of action plans. Taking the easy road is not in Kurt’s toolkit. Please don’t hesitate to call me (personal cell # 916.342.0201) if you would like further detail on the impact of Kurt’s unique skills and talents.
Cindy Stephenson
As an employee under Kurt's Management. I would highly recommend Kurt. He is a manager that is hands on. He never looks down on his employees no matter what position they hold. I am truly grateful for my years at Caltherm and enjoyed being a part of Kurt's team.
Don Horning
Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to work With Kurt Kushner on a number of high impact projects. These would include process redesign, organization design/redesign, and KPI reporting design. In each area, whether it was working on the ‘executive dashboard’, ‘go to market’ strategy development, or sales process (to include inside sales programs) design, Kurt ALWAYS brought his ‘A’ game. Kurt’s ‘A’ game begins with an assessment of the issue/objective at hand, the customer’s perspective, options, resources, timeline, and recommendations. In each of these areas Kurt brings a passion to do it right so the project won’t have to be done another time eating valuable time, resources, momentum, and morale. Kurt quickly develops the confidence of the teams he works with from executive leadership to the front line employee. It is through these relationships that he gains valuable insight to make the project deliverable more effective. In each of the instances I worked with Kurt, or observed Kurt’s work, the outcomes were better because of his driving the team members to the right set of action plans. Taking the easy road is not in Kurt’s toolkit. Please don’t hesitate to call me (personal cell # 916.342.0201) if you would like further detail on the impact of Kurt’s unique skills and talents.
Experience
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Hirschvogel Incorporated
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Head USMCA / President & CEO
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Jan 2023 - Present
The Hirschvogel Group is a development partner and manufacturing specialist for automotive components made of steel and aluminum as well as for product solutions in the areas of electronic systems and micromobility. The parent company is Hirschvogel Holding GmbH, based in Denklingen, Upper Bavaria. The Holding unites nine production companies and two shareholdings. In the components business, the nine production companies on three continents make Hirschvogel one of the world’s largest manufacturers of forged and machined parts made of steel and aluminum. The product portfolio ranges from powertrain components for all drive technologies to transmission and chassis components as well as parts for the vehicle body and frame. These products are used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and in the micromobility and bike sectors.
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Vernet Group
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO Chief Operating Officer
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2012 - Jan 2023
Privately held global corporation, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and India. A manufacturer of custom engineering solutions for thermal and pressure control. Serving primarily the automotive, heavy-duty diesel, marine and aerospace industries globally. Privately held global corporation, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and India. A manufacturer of custom engineering solutions for thermal and pressure control. Serving primarily the automotive, heavy-duty diesel, marine and aerospace industries globally.
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K2 Group, Inc.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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2010 - Jan 2023
The K2 Group Inc., is a consulting firm specializing in organizational process development and operational efficiencies, working with both operational turnarounds and companies poised for growth. K2 engagements have included Ryder Systems a $6B Fortune 500 client, Kansas City Southern Railroad a $2B client, YRC Worldwide (Yellow Roadway) a $5B Fortune 500 client and Tenex Capital Management a $450M client. Some accomplishments to date include; - Elimination of more than $550 million in annual costs - Liquidity improvements of more than $140 million - Improved profitability by $100 million. In addition, K2 provides coaching and guidance to members of the executive leadership team.
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VP Operations
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2007 - 2010
Start-up manufacturer of welded aluminum material handling platforms and provider of pallet pooling / pallet under management services. Multiple design footprints with a flexible manufacturing operation. Start-up manufacturer of welded aluminum material handling platforms and provider of pallet pooling / pallet under management services. Multiple design footprints with a flexible manufacturing operation.
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Director, Global Program Management
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2006 - 2007
Privately-held manufacturer of performance textiles for the automotive and specialty markets. Customer base included manufactures such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, BMW and Under Armour. Sales of $500 million annually with 1600 staff. Privately-held manufacturer of performance textiles for the automotive and specialty markets. Customer base included manufactures such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, BMW and Under Armour. Sales of $500 million annually with 1600 staff.
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Piston Group
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP Manufacturing & Engineering
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2004 - 2007
Privately-held Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in assembly and delivery of large modular assemblies into OEM manufactures such as General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Privately-held Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in assembly and delivery of large modular assemblies into OEM manufactures such as General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
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Witzenmann - USA
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United States
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director / President
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1999 - 2002
Privately held subsidiary of Witzenmann GmbH, a manufacturer of flexible metal products using hydro forming, tube welding, CNC bending and stamping technologies. Sales of $420 million annually with 1200 staff. Privately held subsidiary of Witzenmann GmbH, a manufacturer of flexible metal products using hydro forming, tube welding, CNC bending and stamping technologies. Sales of $420 million annually with 1200 staff.
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USi
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director - Operations & Commercial Development
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1996 - 1999
Privately held subsidiary of IKUYO, a manufacturer of thermoplastic interior and exterior automotive components and tooling. Sales of $200 million annually with 700 staff. Privately held subsidiary of IKUYO, a manufacturer of thermoplastic interior and exterior automotive components and tooling. Sales of $200 million annually with 700 staff.
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Macomb Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member - Mechanical Technology Department
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1988 - 1998
Instructor in the mechanical technology department (Quality Engineering Program) Instructor in the mechanical technology department (Quality Engineering Program)
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Freudenberg Group
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Segment Manager - Powertrain (Plastics Division)
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1991 - 1996
A General Partnership between Freudenberg and NOK corporations, manufacturers of powertrain plastics, sealing, acoustic and NVH systems. North American sales of $800 million annually with 4500 staff. A General Partnership between Freudenberg and NOK corporations, manufacturers of powertrain plastics, sealing, acoustic and NVH systems. North American sales of $800 million annually with 4500 staff.
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Segment Manager - Air/Fuel Systems
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1988 - 1991
A division of Hoechst AG, manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics. Global sales of $24 billion annually with 176,000 staff. A division of Hoechst AG, manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics. Global sales of $24 billion annually with 176,000 staff.
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Education
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1984 - 1988
Central Michigan University
BS, Managment, Marketing
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