Experiences at Metaldyne

My skills, experience, knowledge and track record at performance.

Most of my time is focussed on helping our customers solve challenging technical and commercial issues. The rest of my time is spent on business and product development.

My experience and reputation for being a very hard working, dedicated and thorough manager capable of creative problem solving and leading by example.

*Direct Production, Quality Control, Maintenance operations, stock inventories, tooling inventory control, process change, personnel oversight and SPC and press set-up operations.
*Use Lean Manufacturing methods to lead productivity improvements and cost reductions.
*Coordinate manpower and material flow, drive "best practices", troubleshoot and problem solve to ensure optimum productivity.
*Develop, train, assist, and advise personnel.

Accomplishments:
*Designed and planned manufacturing processes for a new product launch of transmission shafts.
*Installed multiple CNC finished-turning centers and oversaw all Preventative Maintenance for the new product launch.
*Increased productivity by 15% reprocessing operator assist systems, implementing anti-fatigue systems, and redesigning coolant containment systems.
*Reduced press change-over losses by 50% through operational procedure revisions on press lines....

Responsible for the launch of 2 transmission component programs (Ford 5R110 and Ford 6F / GM 6T) and 2 Toyota wheel hubs programs (Toyota Tacoma and Tundra/Sequoia) with $32.26 million in current or projected sales and $18.85 million in investment.