Experience

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  Retired from Visteon Corp 10/07

  • Operations Director Mexico/Europe

    • Jun 2002 - Sep 2007

    My last assignments were as the Operations Director for Czech Repubic from 06/2002 thru 06/2005, responsible for a $310 million dollar manufacturing operation that consisted of four plants and approx 2,750 employees, that manufactured lighting and climate systems components. Responsibility included the full P&L as well as overall responsibility for the business planning, operational controls, customer interface and quality metrics as well as new model business and safety and environmental compliance. The revenue growth increased to over $450 million in 2005 and 2006 as a result of being competitive in the global market. Design to manufacture time was reduced by over 30% after establishing onsite development centers for lighting and climate systems using a $1 million dollar grant from the Czech Invest Financial group which was free as long as you complied with the requirements of the program.

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  Visteon Corporation

  • Operations Director Europe/Mexico Retired

    • Jun 2002 - Sep 2007

  • Operations Director

    • Jun 1999 - Sep 2007

    Tier I automotive supplier with $11.2B in sales and 170 facilities worldwide (official spin-off; Positioned the plant to receive the Corporate Safety award for increasing safety practices, introducing job safety analyses (JSAs) and going two years with a zero Lost Time Case Rate (LTCR)-a company record.Manufacturing Director, 2002-2005Managed a $310M manufacturing operation that consisted of four plants and 2,750 employees across the Czech Republic; products included both lighting and climate control. Maintained overall responsibility for business planning, operational controls, customer interface, quality metrics, new model business, safety, and environmental functions. Tasked with improving competitive position within industry, driving continuous improvements, and fueling revenue/margin growth.Reduced design-to-manufacture time by over 30% after establishing onsite development centers for lighting and climate systems; collaborated with the Czech Invest financial group in order to receive an ~$1M grant from the government.

  • Operations Director

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 2007

    Tier I automotive supplier with $11.2B in sales and 170 facilities worldwide (official spin-off; Headed the operations of a car plastics plant in Mexico, which produced interior (instrument panels) and exterior (lighting) components; led the development and implementation of a five-year business plan, annual budgets, and financial/operational/quality metrics. Led the turnaround of an underperforming operation through implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies; focused on OEE metrics and work plans to drive all results. Directed process improvements to decrease quality issues, minimize safety concerns, cut labor, reduce cycle times, enhance process flow, strengthen OEE, and increase machine utilization. Collaborated with customer business groups and pursued new business opportunities, including quote submittals and customer visits. Responsible for implementation of modernized health and safety initiatives. Was instrumental during a major reorganization, transitioning to value streams as well as placing full accountability on specific managers through detailed work plans with specific actions, dates and forecasted impact on all metrics resulting in the ability to commit to aggressive weekly/monthly/quarterly and full year financial performance.

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  Ford until 1999 then Visteon

  • and quality engineering/new model programs supervisor to area manager

    • May 1987 - Jun 2002

    Certifications & Training: Fin 6 Financial Model; Six Sigma Green Belt; Global 8D/Problem Solving Methodology; Process Control Methods; Principles of Lean Manufacturing; VA/VEPage 2 of 2

  • Area Manager-Plant Engineering/Maintenance/Tool Room/Quality

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

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  Lighting Systems

  • Area Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

    Oversaw engineering, maintenance, tool room, and quality along with all OEM and customer interfacing; ISO14001, Q1, and TS16949 compliance; and Six Sigma initiatives at a 1,500-employee, $320M manufacturing plant that produced Lighting components, carbon canisters, and air cleaners for Ford and other Fortune 500 automotive companies. Ensured compliance with product specifications/requirements as well as the safe and efficient functioning of production equipment; supported manufacturing areas; increased machining utilization and predictive/preventative maintenance. Performed ongoing audits and was instrumental in annual certification processes.Successfully passed annual certifications of ISO14001, Q1, and ISO9000/TS16949 without major non conformances.Significantly enhanced customer support and satisfaction to new highs by spearheading an active association program that assigned customer liaisons, who provided daily interface and active problem analysis/resolution, at each vehicle assembly plant facility.Saved ~$500K by initiating Six Sigma quality processes; reduced waste and scrap as well as spearheaded a plant-wide focus on process control improvement through SPC charting in molding, decorating, and assembly operations.

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  Ford Motor Company

  • Previously employed

    • Mar 1977 - Sep 1999

    Various assignments including Production Supervision, Supt, New model Engineering Supervisor, Division Quality Manager, Advanced Engineering center called PDAO at the time, responsible for HDPE (Plastic) blow molded fuel tank design for the Econoline, Aerostar, Focus and Crown Vict vehicles as well as interiors. Asked to relocate to the Ford Sandusky plant to lead a major Quality improvement initative with plant restructuring and training of personnel as well as improved communication and interface with the 12 customer plants.