Experience

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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors

  • Holland, Michigan

  • Supplier Development Manager - Procurement

    • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Holland, Michigan

    Responsible for regional supplier development activities including execution of quality system assessments, support of commodity strategy development, approval of supplier business awards, monitoring of quality performance metrics and leadership reporting, resolution of escalated issues including onsite support, and development of improvement plans and training initiatives for plastics commodities. Co-led team development of new joint venture Global Supplier Standards Manual and received company's 2017 Vanguard Global Corporate award in recognition of successful release of this document. Facilitated procedural and system improvements, executed training and audits to ensure internal compliance to ISO/TS16949 requirements related to supplier certifications. Externally-certified as VDA 6.3 Process Auditor. Demonstrated data-driven problem-solving skills, process improvement and innovation mindset, collaborative relationship building, coaching capabilities, and proficiency in database management.

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  Johnson Controls Automotive Experience

  • Ireland
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Supplier Development Manager - NA Interiors Procurement

    • Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

    Responsible for regional supplier quality and development activities including execution of quality system assessments, tracking of quality performance metrics, development of improvement actions with monthly top offenders and chronic poor performers. support of commodity strategy development, approval of supplier business awards, and resolution of significant impact incidents with manufacturing facilities. Experience managing broad range of purchased commodities including plastics, trim, foam, and metal commodities within Interiors, Seating, and Electronics divisions. Facilitated onsite supplier launch readiness reviews, line certifications, process sign-offs, and run@rates. Completed JCI BOS internal auditor training; supported departmental and third-party surveillance audits.

  • Purchasing Manager - NA Interiors Operational Purchasing

    • Apr 2007 - Jul 2009

    Managed team of buyers responsible for supplied component negotiations and execution of business awards; SAP PO creation and pricing maintenance; and commercial issue management for Chrysler and Mercedes Interiors programs. Facilitated on-time sourcing, attainment of target pricing and cost savings goals.

  • Commodity Specialist - NA Electronics Purchasing

    • Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

    Commodity buyer responsible for strategy development and execution of lighting commodity. Achieved annual cost savings target, mentored two suppliers receiving JCI award status, and developed low cost country (LCC) initiative with key supplier. Managed transfer of current production OHS lighting program for cost savings and quality improvement.

  • Six Sigma Senior Master Black Belt - Leadership Institute

    • Feb 2003 - Mar 2005

    Responsible for Green Belt initiative during 2-year assignment with JCI's corporate training group including integration of initiative into key leadership programs and professional development teams; ongoing evaluation and improvement of training methods and materials; and generation of regionally-based class schedule and instructor assignments that met organizational needs.Conducted internal Six Sigma training and continuing education classes for black belts, champions, and executive leaders. Demonstrated effective presentation and facilitation skills; ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels; and proficiency in statistical software (Minitab)

  • Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Transactional/Engineering Groups

    • Oct 2000 - Feb 2003

    Provided technical leadership on DMAIC methodology, statistical tools, and certification for 6-12 black belts in various functions including finance, program management, human resources, purchasing and engineering. Worked as BB/MBB on a large-scoped DMAIC project to improve overall product and process development on door panels and overhead systems.Internally certified as Black Belt and Master Black Belt according to company's established criteria.

  • Six Sigma Black Belt - NA Interiors Purchasing

    • Dec 1999 - Oct 2000

    Completed Six Sigma Academy training as one of (70) Automotive Division employees chosen to launch JCI's Six Sigma initiative. Utilized Six Sigma methodology to drive transactional improvements in Supplier PPAP Request and Past Model Service Purchasing processes.

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  Johnson Controls

  • Holland, MI

  • Supplier Development Engineer

    • Nov 1997 - Dec 1999
    • Holland, MI

    Utilized individual development plans to train, coach, and validate supplier capabilities and performance within Metals purchasing organization. Updated curriculum and course material for 8D Problem Solving and owned instruction of this Supplier Principles class.Led effort to develop consistent Supplier Containment expectations and publication of same in Global Supplier Standards Manual.

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  X-Rite

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Operations Manager

    • Oct 1995 - Nov 1997
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Responsible for personnel supervision, production scheduling, budget administration, and productivity improvement for manufacturing department producing color matching equipment for retail paint operations.Established formal system for tracking failures on customer-returned units and implemented refurbishment program for resale of same.

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  Leon Plastics

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Production Control Specialist/Industrial Engineer

    • Sep 1992 - Oct 1995
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Developed manufacturing build schedules, established shipping requirements, and prepared forecasts for focused factory operation. Maintained primary contact with external customers regarding schedule attainment and delivery performance in just-in-time environment. Established production capacity, cycle times, standardized work and cell layouts using Toyota Production Systems concepts. Implemented Kanban system for delivery of purchased components.

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  Marketing Displays

  • Farmington Hills, MI

  • Industrial Engineer

    • Oct 1987 - Sep 1992
    • Farmington Hills, MI

    Joined MDI's Industrial Engineering group as cooperative student; hired into full-time Industrial Engineering role post graduation. Coordinated installation of overhead material handling system and optimized receiving and raw material storage during thesis project. Utilized facilities planning skills and cellular manufacturing concepts to develop plant layout for new production facility.Responsible for shop floor routing development and generation of standard production times for all customer jobs.