Michael Meixner

Body Shop - Sr. Launch Industrial Engineer, Factory ZⲶRO (GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center) at Realizing Operational Improvement LLC
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Anthony Warwick

I worked for a number of years with Michael with Habitat for Humanity Windsor. I always found him to have high integrity And devotion to each project we worked on. Good luck on your future Michael.

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Credentials

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®
    Project Management Institute
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Realizing Operational Improvement LLC
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Body Shop - Sr. Launch Industrial Engineer, Factory ZⲶRO (GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center)
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Provide expertise in industrial engineering for GM's new Electric and Autonomous Vehicle platforms for the Body Shop

    • Senior Project Engineer - Industrial Engineering, GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant)
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

      GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant (Aug 2018 – Feb. 2020) Detroit, MIProvide expertise in industrial engineering and material flow through the following projectsLaunch and productivity initiatives via study, validation and data analysisDeliverables included time standard development, work instructions, material routing and fastener torque database within General Assembly, Paint and Body ShopMeggitt PLC (July 2018) Florence, KYProcess improvement identification and time standard development of carbon fibre engine shroudsCurtis Metal Finishing (June 2018) Sterling Heights, MIDowntime / Delay Studies to identify productivty improvements and KPI presentation improvements Show less

  • Northstar Aerospace
    • United States
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Manufacturing Manager
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

      Key transitional leadership role with oversight of the manufacturing facility for the machining and assembly of global aerospace jet engine transmission gears, as well as purchasing and production control activities. Core responsibilities included the health and safety of 80 high skilled machinists with oversight of production, logistics management and maintenance to achieve quality output for customers: Rolls Royce; Avio Aero and GE Aviation covering 7 day/week operations. Short term accomplishments included successful Union negotiations, rebuilding customer relationships, writing and implementing multiple capital expense projects and facility improvements, lean implementation and numerous productivity improvements Show less

  • Erie Architectural Products
    • Canada
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Plant Manager
      • Oct 2016 - May 2017

      Senior Management role with functional responsibilities of the production and facilities for the manufacture of curtain wall systems (commercial building windows). Core responsibilities included the health and safety of 130 production employees overseeing production, quality assurance, logistics and maintenance to achieve customer demand. Short term accomplishments included significant capital investment projects; purchase and fabrication of an industry leading Test Chamber; update of Policies and Procedures and multiple manpower initiatives and hiring to support capacity expansion by 25%. Show less

  • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Industrial Engineering Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

      After seven months with FCA was requested to transfer and relocate to the Belvidere Assembly Plant (5 Mil. sq. ft.) to provide strong leadership support for the Industrial Engineering Department comprising eleven unionized industrial engineers. The Department supported the stamping, body in white, paint and assembly centers for production of the daily output of 1390 Dodge Dart, Jeep Compass and Patriot models on a single assembly line. In addition, oversaw program and launch support for the new transfer 2018/2019 Jeep Cherokee program. A total of 310 productivity redeployments had been achieved over a two-year period, along with effective manpower control while rebuilding internal union relationships. Initially hired at the Sterling Stamping Plant supporting the world’s largest stamping plant (2.7 Mil. sq. ft.) with 32 Press lines and 44 Weld Sub-Assembly lines by leading a five-person engineering department. Focused the department on establishing common practices, kaizen development, data analysis for Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) projects and becoming certified in and integrating “Workplace Organization” autonomous activities with heavy emphasis on production support to achieve cost savings. Show less

  • U.S. Manufacturing
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Area Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

      Production leadership for extrusion, weld and machining operations of axle tubes and intermediate drives shafts. Daily activities include the improvement of Safety, Quality and Delivery between manufacturing technicians (hourly), production supervision, maintenance, quality and other support departments. Proven results in cost reduction, refinement of performance objectives, strategic alignment and addressing quality concerns through 8D problem resolution. Production leadership for extrusion, weld and machining operations of axle tubes and intermediate drives shafts. Daily activities include the improvement of Safety, Quality and Delivery between manufacturing technicians (hourly), production supervision, maintenance, quality and other support departments. Proven results in cost reduction, refinement of performance objectives, strategic alignment and addressing quality concerns through 8D problem resolution.

  • Mucci Farms
    • Canada
    • Farming
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director of Operations
      • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

      Oversight of a multi-location (Ontario and Michigan) packaging and shipping facility for greenhouse vegetables including the maintenance, quality, personnel and logistics responsibilities. Short term tasks included development of a quality manual; key performance indicators; capacity expansion actions; organization structure implementation and numerous safety improvements. Oversight of a multi-location (Ontario and Michigan) packaging and shipping facility for greenhouse vegetables including the maintenance, quality, personnel and logistics responsibilities. Short term tasks included development of a quality manual; key performance indicators; capacity expansion actions; organization structure implementation and numerous safety improvements.

  • eLogistics Solutions
    • Windsor / Detroit area
    • Principal Consultant (self employed)
      • Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

      Provided expertise to U.S. and Canadian retailers in cross border freight and package delivery programs. A major success was putting together an acquisition program between two service providers. Provided expertise to U.S. and Canadian retailers in cross border freight and package delivery programs. A major success was putting together an acquisition program between two service providers.

  • Farrow
    • Canada
    • International Trade and Development
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Director International Logistics
      • Mar 2005 - Jun 2011

      Transformed business operations in Windsor, ON and Vancouver, BC facilities with unprecedented 20% YOY growth for the canadaplus.com and RAF Express Inc. divisions in the areas of customs clearance, international parcel and logistics for U.S. retailers shipping to and from Canada, warehousing and pick and pack fulfillment. Responsibilities included operations management, business development, client services and financial management. Transitioned operations over time into four separate warehouse facility moves and expansions due to obtained client acquisition and growth. I developed an empowered leadership team of six managers, and 100 administrative, customs specialist, transportation and warehouse staff. Implemented and launched a new warehouse management serving 14 clients. Show less

  • Ford Motor Company
    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Team Manager / Superintendent / Engineering
      • Jun 1989 - Mar 2005

      Progressive positions held over 16 years in Windsor, Ontario and Dagenham, England manufacturing facilities: Team Manager - Industrial Engineering and Programs; Production Superintendent – Small Components; Engine Line Specialist; Logistics Program Launch Lead; Superintendent - Material Planning and Logistics; Manufacturing Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Production Supervisor; Plant Layout and Automation Engineering I advanced to being a member of the plant Operating Committee for the efficient operation of a 2.3 million sq. ft. engine manufacturing plant. Supported design and installation of multiple Engine Assembly production lines and associated equipment. Trained extensively and implemented 5S Workplace Organization; 8D Problem Solving; Lean Methodology; Kaizen; Kanban; Value Stream Mapping, Green and Black Belt Six Sigma and Project Management. A variety of engineering projects and program management roles were successfully completed for program launches, retooling and facility expansions. I succeeded in leading up to 100 hourly, unionized personnel with 16 salaried engineers and supervisors in assembly, engineering, machining, maintenance, material handling and quality functions. Show less

  • MEDA Limited, contracted to Ford Motor Company
    • Windsor, ON
    • Plant Layout Engineering
      • Dec 1988 - Jun 1989

      Responsible for transferring Mylar plant layouts to computer aided design system. Developed layout proposals for new programs. Eventually a direct hire to Ford after six months. Responsible for transferring Mylar plant layouts to computer aided design system. Developed layout proposals for new programs. Eventually a direct hire to Ford after six months.

  • Blackstone Industrial Products
    • Stratford, ON
    • Industrial Engineering
      • Jun 1988 - Nov 1988

      Responsible for time and motion studies within a radiator manufacturing facility. Completed equipment utilization studies of stamping, manufacturing and assembly operations. Updated, maintained and completed proposals for plant layouts. Responsible for time and motion studies within a radiator manufacturing facility. Completed equipment utilization studies of stamping, manufacturing and assembly operations. Updated, maintained and completed proposals for plant layouts.

Education

  • Wayne State University
    M.Sc., Engineering Management
    2001 - 2005
  • Lawrence Technological University
    B.S., Business Administration
    1990 - 1995
  • St. Clair College
    Diploma, Industrial Engineering Technology
    1986 - 1988
  • Kingsville District High School
    1980 - 1985

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