Gill Industries
Industry: Company
DescriptionGill Industries is an American global supplier that works mainly in welding and assembly, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with offices in Trenton, Georgia, Richmond, KY, and global offices in Mexico, Europe and Asia. Founded: 1964 Headquarters: Grand Rapids, MI Founders: Gerald Williams, John Gill Subsidiaries: GR Spring & Stamping, Inc., HDB, Inc.
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Gill Industries Employees
Ghafari Associates October 2012 - May 2014
Gill Industries April 2012 - October 2012
Fisker Automotive June 2011 - February 2012
Electrolux Major Appliances November 2009 - June 2011
Consulting Services December 2008 - October 2009
General Motors January 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Automotive, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Kaizen, 5S, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Leadership, Six Sigma, Global Sourcing, Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Kanban, JIT, Root Cause Analysis, Change Management, FMEA, Supply Management, DMAIC, Product Development, Procurement, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain..., MRP, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Logistics, Supplier Quality, Production Planning, Management, Manufacturing..., Supplier Development, Quality System, SPC, ISO
Education
Capital University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management
Northwestern University
Advanced Management Program, Business Administration and Management
Middleville Tool and Die Company, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Gill Industries September 2013 - December 2014
Skills
Purchasing, Purchase Management, Purchasing Processes, NAFTA, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, JIT, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Supplier Evaluation, Lean Manufacturing, Spend Analysis, Stamping, Logistics, Supplier Sourcing, Kanban, APQP, Kaizen, eSourcing, Supplier Quality
Education
Cornerstone University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.6
Davenport University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Busines
Koyo Bearings USA LLC November 2014 - Present
Challenge Mfg. Company January 2014 - October 2014
Challenge Mfg. Company August 2011 - January 2014
Woodward November 2010 - August 2011
Shape Corp. August 2009 - November 2010
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2007 - August 2009
Acemco Incorporated January 2006 - April 2007
Acemco Incorporated April 2004 - January 2006
Gill Industries September 2001 - February 2004
Center Manufacturing September 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Project Management, Material Flow Analysis, Flow Planner, PTC Creo, ROI Justification, Manufacturing, Machine Tools, 5S, PPAP, APQP, Machining, TS16949, PFMEA, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Poka Yoke, Automotive, Kaizen, Geometric Dimensioning..., ISO/TS 16949
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 2010
Bachelor of Science Engineering (B.S.E.), Manufacturing Engineering
Central Michigan University 1993 — 1996
Rapid-Line, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Steeltech Ltd and Triple SSS Aviation January 2009 - October 2014
Gill Industries March 2006 - December 2008
Tennant Company February 1999 - October 2004
Johnson Controls February 1991 - October 1998
U. S. Air Force December 1983 - April 1990
Skills
Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, HR Policies, Recruiting, FMLA, Management, Team Building
Education
Spokane Falls Community College 1984 — 1987
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Grand Valley State University
B. S., Psychology
Self Employed Rebuilding muscle cars April 2014 - Present
Love INC October 2009 - July 2010
Gill Industries February 2007 - June 2008
Gill Industries September 2002 - June 2005
Superior Tooling Systems, Holland, MI February 2002 - July 2002
Skills
Engineering, Machining, Leadership, Manufacturing, Public Speaking, Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Microsoft Office, 5S, Purchasing, Product Development, Electronics, Automotive, Journeyman Tool & Die..., Managed 8 to 10 person..., Time Management, Managed Multiple Die..., Pro-E experience in Die..., AutoCAD, Trained Apprentices as..., Mechanical Desktop in 3D, Innovation Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Cross Functional Team..., Product Innovation, PTC Creo, Business Innovation, Continuous Improvement
Education
Davenport University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Innovation management, Graduated with Honors 3.6 G.P.A.
Grand Rapids Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General and Innovation
Grand Rapids Community College 1997 — 2003
Associates Degree in Applied Arts and Science, Technology Feild
Dennen Steel Corp November 2009 - Present
Gill Industries January 2003 - October 2009
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 1991 - January 2003
Skills
SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Automotive, 5S, Quality Auditing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Supplier Quality, TS16949, APQP
Education
Kettering University 1987 — 1991
Master's degree, Manufacturing
University of Michigan
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Gill Industries March 2015 - Present
Dura Automotive July 2009 - Present
Dura Automotive August 2005 - July 2009
Gerber Products Company July 1998 - May 2005
Gerber Products Company October 1995 - July 1998
Gerber Products Company June 1992 - July 1995
Gerber Products Company August 1989 - July 1992
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District October 1986 - October 1989
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Management, General Ledger, Automotive, Customer Service, Accounting
Education
Baker College of Flint 2010 — 2011
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Michigan State University
Certification in HR
Sonoco Plastics March 2015 - Present
SMART Alabama, LLC. November 2009 - 2015
Cellu-Tissue August 2008 - September 2009
Gill Industries September 2007 - August 2009
Benteler Automotive April 1996 - September 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Injection Molding, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, ISO 14001, Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Kanban, 5 Why, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, ISO, Machine Tools, MIG welding, Stamping, SPC, Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, JIT, Poka Yoke, Toyota Production System, Vehicles, GD&T, TQM, Quality Management, Assembly Lines, Quality Control, PDCA, QS9000, Plastics, Green Belt, Product Development, Purchasing, Electrical..., MRP, Machining, Iso 9000, CMMS, OEE, Production Planning
Education
Ferris State University
Michael Baker International March 2015 - Present
Catamaran January 2013 - January 2015
The Pritzker Group June 2010 - January 2013
Catamaran June 2008 - June 2010
The Saint Newspaper August 2005 - May 2008
Metro Health Hospital January 2008 - April 2008
Gill Industries May 2007 - December 2007
The Sierra Room August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Marketing, Web Design, Graphic Design, Brochures, Brand Management, Ap Style, Newspaper, Business Communications, Radio Producing, Microsoft Mail, Copy Editing, AP Style, Event Planning, Photography, Editing, Management, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership
Education
Aquinas College 2005 — 2008
BA, Interdisciplinary Communication, English, Writing
Edwardsburg High School 2001 — 2005
Academic Diploma
MAHLE Behr Industry America LP February 2011 - Present
APW Production 1995 - Present
Gill Industries March 2010 - February 2011
Johnson Controls Automotive March 2007 - November 2009
Johnson Controls March 2007 - November 2009
Lear Corporation May 2000 - March 2007
Lear Corporation Grand Rapids Operations 2000 - 2007
Lear Corporation Grand Rapids Operations 2000 - 2005
Trans-Matic January 1999 - May 2000
Autodie International August 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Creative Writing, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem..., Writing, Fiction Writing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering Drawings, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, New Program Launches, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply Chain Management, Literature, Literary Writing, Military History, Proofreading, Mistake Proofing, PPAP, ISO 14001, Six Sigma, TS16949, Continuous Improvement, APQP, Quality System, SPC, Automotive, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, ISO, GD&T, Materials Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., 5S, Operations Management, Plastics, Stamping, Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Program Management
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associates of Arts, and Sciences; English, Mechanical Drafting
Grand Valley State University
Inprogress, Business Admin, Operations Mgmt
Gill Industries March 2011 - Present
Compass Automotive Group June 1990 - March 2011
Skills
Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing
Education
Lansing Community College 2000 — 2003
Central Michigan University 1987 — 1990
Ariens Company May 2014 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. July 2011 - August 2013
Bucyrus International June 2006 - August 2011
The Bing Group January 2005 - May 2006
Gill Industries February 2000 - September 2004
HZ Industries January 1996 - January 2000
Magna Donnelly 1985 - 1996
GE 1982 - 1985
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Mining, Supply Chain Management, DMAIC, Engineering, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, Product Development, FMEA, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Hope College 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Rebuilding Together Greater Cuyahoga Valley June 2014 - Present
ASW Global January 2013 - Present
Gill Industries May 2012 - December 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2011 - December 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology December 2011 - May 2012
Georgia Tech Athletic Association September 2011 - December 2011
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd July 2009 - July 2011
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. November 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Supply Chain Operations, Project Planning, Critical Chain Project..., Project Management, Procurement, Revenue Analysis, ERP, Baan, Primavera, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Arena, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Transportation..., Operational Strategy, Economic Decision..., Process Optimization, Pricing Strategy, Arena Simulation..., Decision Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain..., Primavera P6, Minitab, Optimizations, Engineering, Machining, Quality Management, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Simulations, Pro Engineer, Process Engineering, Solidworks, Matlab, Production Planning, Catia, Solid Edge, MS Project, Analysis, DMAIC, Unigraphics, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial Engineering
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Univ. of Mumbai) 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Production Engineering, A
Gill Industries March 2003 - Present
Gill Industries January 2001 - March 2003
Gill Industries August 1998 - January 2001
Gill Industries November 1996 - August 1998
Skills
TS16949, ISO 14001, Internal Audit, Internal Communications, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AS400 system, Document Control, Automotive, Document Management, PPAP, Continuous Improvement, MS Project, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Auditing, Quality System, Quality Management, Six Sigma, FMEA, JIT, ISO, Software Documentation, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, Minitab, Quality Assurance, Production Planning, MRP, Purchasing, APQP, Management, Supplier Quality, Process Engineering, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Chattanooga State Community College 1985 — 1988
Associate's degree, Business/Managerial Economics, 3.4
Lookout Valley High School 1979 — 1985
Diploma, 3.8
Klein Plastics Company LLC April 2015 - Present
Klein Plastics Company LLC August 2013 - Present
Klein Plastics Company LLC June 2011 - August 2013
Klein Plastics Company LLC July 2010 - June 2011
United Solar Ovonic November 2008 - August 2010
United Solar Ovonic November 2008 - May 2010
TrimQuest July 2007 - November 2008
Dura Automotive October 2005 - July 2007
Gill Industries September 2004 - October 2005
Gill Industries March 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing, 5S, Product Development, APQP, FMEA, Engineering, Project Management, SPC, Engineering Management, Value Stream Mapping, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments
Education
Ferris State University 1998 — 2002
BSME
Cornerstone University 2012 — 2013
Masters of Science in Business Management
Gill Industries September 2014 - Present
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping February 2013 - September 2014
Signature Brands, LLC March 2008 - February 2013
Challenge Mfg. Company May 2005 - May 2008
Acemco Incorporated May 2002 - May 2005
Skills
SAP, Microsoft, Excel, Access, Budget Management, Conflict Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, JIT, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, PDCA, Product Development, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, SQF, HACCP, GMP, AIB, P&L, Inventory Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Scheduling, OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Operational Streamlining, Operations Management, Training & Development, Team Building, Organizational..., Efficiency Management, CPFM (Certified..., SMED, QS9000, TS16949, General Ledger, A3 Thinking, 2P Event, Master Scheduling, APICS, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, EBITDA, 8D Problem Solving, Supply Chain Management, AOP
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
Certification, Human Resource Management
Davenport University
Strategic Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Bachelor's degree, Operations Management and Supervision
Gill Industries December 2014 - Present
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping July 2010 - December 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, DMAIC
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Muskegon Community College 2005 — 2006
GNR Technologies July 2013 - Present
Yazaki North America January 2012 - February 2013
Walworth Industrial de Válvulas September 2011 - December 2011
Gill Industries December 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, MRP, International Logistics, Customer Service, Sales Order Processing, Procurement, Purchasing Processes, Customer Satisfaction, Syacc, AS400 system, JD Edwards, Teamwork, Customs Regulations, International Trade, Logistics Management, Management, Shipping, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Project Management
Education
Fachhochschule Trier 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Business
Universidad del Valle de México 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree International Commerce
Gill Industries March 2015 - Present
Audio-Visual Instructional Graphics June 2014 - March 2015
Calvin College January 2013 - May 2014
Calvin College January 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Soccer, Football, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Accounting, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Student Leadership, Social Networking
Education
Calvin College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA), Accounting, GPA within Major: 3.8, Cumulative GPA: 3.6, Accounting, Senior
Rift Valley Academy 2004 — 2012
Gill Industries August 2014 - Present
AFTECH - Advanced Fabricating Technology January 2010 - August 2014
Proos Manufacturing, Inc. February 2002 - January 2009
Donnelly January 1997 - July 2001
US Navy August 1988 - December 1992
Skills
Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Process Improvement, APQP, Engineering, PPAP, Manufacturing, FMEA, MS Project, Engineering Management, Project Planning, Process Engineering, 5S, SPC, Injection Molding, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1998 — 2000
Apprenticeship, Plastic Injection Mold Maker & Repair
Ferris State University 1986 — 1988
AAS, Dental Technology
Benteler Automotive March 2014 - Present
Gill Industries April 2013 - November 2013
Johnson Controls July 2010 - 2012
Johnson Controls 2008 - 2010
Johnson Controls 2003 - 2008
Johnson Controls and Steelcase April 1990 - June 2003
Skills
Automotive, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, Business Development, Engineering, Negotiation, Product Design, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Project Management, Management, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Purchasing, Plastics, Team Leadership, PPAP
Education
Grand Valley State University
Masters in Business Administration, Finance and Portfolio Management
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design
Calvin College
Gill Industries September 2015 - Present
Columbus McKinnon June 2012 - May 2015
RealGirl Designs/ Wallflowers Florist/ Ethan Allen Interiors January 1996 - June 2012
Allied Arts of Chattanooga May 1999 - June 2003
Tennessee Valley Authority June 1985 - October 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Project Management, Procedure Development, Capital Project..., Creative problem..., Lean Manufacturing, Grace under pressure, Adaptability, Strong communication..., Managerial Experience, Marketing Experience, Sales Management, Office Management, Technical skills, Strong Work Ethic, Excellent Computer..., Excellent..., Relationship/Team..., Excellent High-Level..., LEED, Factory, Training, Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Engineering, Creative Solutions, Manufacturing, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Power Plants
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Professional MBA
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2011 — 2013
Engineering Management, Engineering Management / Minor in Business Administration, 3.34
Chattanooga State Community College 1985 — 1987
Associate of Science (A.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology
Chattanooga State Community College 1983 — 1985
Associate of Science (A.S.), Nuclear Technology
Gill Industries April 2015 - Present
NBHX Trim USA July 2014 - April 2015
Flexfab, LLC February 2007 - December 2013
Skills
PPAP, APQP, FMEA, GD&T, SPC, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Kaizen, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Cornerstone University
Bachelor of Science in Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
ICON Shelter Systems, Inc June 2015 - Present
H.S. Die & Engineering Inc. January 2015 - June 2015
Gill Industries September 2013 - January 2015
Rapid-Line, Inc. January 2014 - April 2014
HDR Cummins & Barnard March 2007 - September 2007
Bekum America Corp. January 2005 - March 2006
Demmer Corp. June 2004 - September 2004
Michigan State University January 2002 - March 2003
Education
Expert Technical Training 2014 — 2015
Apprenticeship Training, Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Michigan Training Unit 2012 — 2013
Vocational Certification, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Michigan Training Unit 2010 — 2012
Vocational Certification, Welding Technology/Welder
Washtenaw Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Design CAD/CADD
Lansing Community College 2002 — 2005
Credits toward Associates Degree, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Capital Area Career Center 2000 — 2002
Vocational Certification, Technical Drafting
AVL July 2013 - Present
Lehrstuhl für Verbrennungskraftmachinen April 2013 - June 2013
FEV Motorentechnik GmbH May 2012 - March 2013
Ricardo April 2011 - October 2011
Institut für Kraftfahrwesen Aachen (ika) November 2010 - February 2011
Zahnärztliche Werkstoffe und Biomaterialien (Dental Materials and Biomaterials) RWTH-Aachen November 2009 - August 2010
GE September 2007 - August 2009
Gill Industries February 2007 - July 2007
Skills
CAD, CAE, Visual C++, Labview, Matlab, Simulation, Diesel Injection, GT Power, GT Suite, ANSYS, Combustion Analysis, EGR, Metrology, Catia, Engine Calibration, Internal Combustion..., Exhaust After Treatment, GT-Power, Testing, Simulations, CATIA
Education
Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas de Aachen 2010 — 2013
Maestria en Ciencias (M.Sc.), Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, M. Sc. Automotive Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2002 — 2007
Licenciatura (B. Sc.), Ingenería Mecatrónica, B. Sc. Ingenería Mecatrónica
Artiflex Manufacturing May 2012 - Present
Meritor Suspension Systems Company September 2011 - November 2011
UGL-Unicco March 2010 - September 2011
Steelcase July 2007 - January 2009
Bishop Steering Technology, Inc. November 2003 - June 2007
Electrolux Major Appliances December 2002 - November 2003
Mark IV Automotive June 2002 - December 2002
Gill Industries April 2001 - May 2002
Robert Bosch April 1995 - April 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, ISO, Automotive, Process Engineering, AutoCAD, APQP, CAD, Industrial Engineering, PFMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 8D Problem Solving, Kepner-Tregoe, 5S, Toyota Production System, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., SPC charts, Gage R&R, Calibration, Reverse Engineering
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1996 — 2000
AAAS, Electronics Technology
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College 1988 — 1990
Electronics Technology
Dennen Steel Corp November 2006 - Present
Dennen Steel November 2006 - January 2010
Artprize Collaboration 2010 - 2010
Johnson Outdoors 2006 - 2007
Gill Industries August 1998 - June 2005
Gill Industries August 1998 - June 2005
General Motors 1985 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, New Business Development, Team Building, Automotive, Sales Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Michigan State University 1973 — 1978
Master of Fine Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, General
East Christian
GE Intelligent Platforms August 2011 - Present
GE Intelligent Platforms July 2010 - August 2011
GE Intelligent Platforms July 2008 - July 2010
Toyota July 2007 - July 2008
Gill Industries 2003 - 2007
Skills
Six Sigma, Product Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Product Development, Program Management, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, MS Project, Team Building, Strategy, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Automation, Process Engineering, SCADA, Testing, PLC, Process Control, Electrical Engineering, Automotive, Engineering Management, Change Management, Negotiation, Sales Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Control Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Management, Business Development, Electronics, Solution Selling, Process Automation, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Solidworks, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing, Analysis, Integration, Key Account Management
Education
Kettering University 2003 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Gill Industries February 2011 - Present
Gill Industries October 2001 - February 2011
Clarion Technologies Inc. 1998 - 2001
Mito Product Development 1998 - 2001
Quest Engineering 1994 - 1998
Steelcase Inc. 1988 - 1994
Skills
Assemblies, Parts, Automotive, Components, Sheet Metal, Stamping, Automobile, Vehicles, Cost, Mechanisms, CAD, Pro/Engineer, Consumer Products, GD&T, Assembly, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Design, Product Development, Plastics, APQP, Manufacturing..., Estimating, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Kettering University 1988 — 1992
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Ferris State University 1986 — 1988
AS, Engineering
Gill Industries August 2015 - Present
Lexmark International, Inc. November 2010 - August 2015
Lockheed Martin (SOFSA Contract) August 2010 - October 2010
L-3 Communications (SOFSA Contract) January 2005 - August 2010
General Cable December 2002 - November 2004
Shop At Home Network January 2002 - August 2002
Embassy Suites May 2000 - January 2001
3M October 1996 - August 1997
Education
Georgetown College 1997 — 2001
B.A.
Gill Industries June 2015 - Present
Brooksource - UC Health October 2014 - March 2015
Brooksource - UC Health April 2014 - June 2014
TEKsystems-Environmental Protection Agency January 2014 - March 2014
TEKsystems-IBM/Mead Johnson Nutrition October 2013 - November 2013
Insight Global-Unilever September 2013 - September 2013
EDGCumbe G&N August 2013 - August 2013
TEKsystems-Owensboro Health February 2013 - June 2013
Computronic April 2011 - August 2011
Barcode Industrial Systems, Inc. February 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Java, SQL, C++, JavaScript, HTML, C, MySQL, PHP, CSS, Windows 7, Windows Server, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Linux, Networking, Network Administration, Operating Systems, Programming, Apache, Technical Support, IIS, TCP/IP, Active Directory, OS X, System Administration, XP, VMware, DNS, Servers, SharePoint, Software Installation, Network Security, Help Desk Support, DHCP, Unix, Computer Security, Remote Desktop, Cisco Routers, Hardware, Wireless Networking, Windows XP
Education
Northern Kentucky University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 2002 — 2004
Computer Network Engineering
Gill Industries March 2013 - Present
Gill Industries May 2012 - March 2013
LochenHeath Golf Resort June 2011 - August 2011
Great Lakes Packing Company June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Team Building, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Communication, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking
Education
Alma College 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
Chattanooga Seating Systems August 2014 - Present
The Woodbridge Group July 2013 - August 2014
The Woodbridge Group July 2013 - August 2014
Chattanooga Seating Systems 2014 - 2014
Gill Industries December 2012 - July 2013
Vincent Printing November 2010 - December 2012
Walter A. Wood Supply Company, Inc. July 2009 - October 2010
WCI Communities March 1998 - July 2006
Community Directory Company 1995 - 1998
Skills
Advertising, B2B, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Human Resources, Coaching, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Digital Printing, Staffing Services, Payroll, Pre-press, Sales Management, Sales, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Management, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Temporary Staffing, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, Budgets, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, HRIS, Organizational..., Cold Calling, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, College Recruiting, Interviews, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Internet Recruiting, Succession Planning, I-9 Compliance, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Job Fairs
Education
Edison Community College 1989 — 1991
Autocam Precision Components Group, NN Corporation May 2012 - Present
Gill Industries January 2012 - April 2012
Contech Castings LLC November 2010 - November 2011
Metaldyne August 2009 - September 2010
Metaldyne July 2007 - August 2009
Metaldyne June 2000 - July 2007
Metaldyne August 1998 - June 2000
Lucas Varity June 1996 - August 1998
Motor Wheel Corporation July 1991 - June 1996
Motor Wheel Corporation July 1988 - July 1991
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Manufacturing, APQP, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, PPAP, TS16949, 5S, Manufacturing..., FMEA, JIT, SPC, Toyota Production System, Machining, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Spend Management
Education
Ferris State University 1971 — 1977
B.S., Business with Major in Production Management
Ferris State University 1971 — 1977
A.A.S., Industrial Production Technology
The Wangs February 2008 - Present
Gill Industries 2003 - 2008
Skills
Employee Benefits, Automotive, Customer Service
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2003
Gill Industries December 2014 - Present
Gill Industries July 2014 - November 2014
Gill Industries October 2011 - June 2014
James Ippolito Mfg Inc October 2010 - October 2011
Terex January 2009 - April 2009
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd December 2004 - May 2005
Tata Steel June 2003 - November 2003
Skills
GD&T, SPC, Production Planning, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Six Sigma, 5S, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Quality Management, Automotive, DMAIC, Industrial Engineering, TS16949, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Quality System, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Pro Engineer, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Poka Yoke, Minitab, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., ISO/TS 16949, PTC Creo, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Michigan Technological University 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.4 / 4
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic 2001 — 2005
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
St. Blaise High School 1991 — 2001
Secondary School Certificate
Viking Products, Inc. December 2006 - Present
Ridgeview Industries 2000 - 2006
Gill Industries 1994 - 2000
Morbark 1988 - 1994
Skills
GD&T, PPAP, Automotive, APQP, Engineering, 5S, Machine Tools, Product Development, Stamping, Design for Manufacturing, SPC, Solidworks, Injection Molding, Automotive Engineering, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Machining, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, DFMEA, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Poka Yoke, TS16949, Sheet Metal
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Technology/Technician
Shepherd High School 1982 — 1986
High School Deploma with Honors
JB Global LLC December 2014 - Present
Gill Industries February 2002 - June 2014
Irvin Automotive July 2000 - February 2002
SMW Automotive May 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Stamping, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Vehicles, APQP, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Management, Business Development, Sales, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Pricing, Business Planning, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
French, International Business
Kerkstra Precast, Inc September 2013 - November 2014
Colliers International March 2003 - September 2013
Gill Industries 2000 - 2003
GR Spring & Stamping 1996 - 2000
Skills
Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Property Management, Sales, Real Estate Development, Leadership, Due Diligence, Strategy, Management, Manufacturing, Coaching, Leadership Development, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Asset Managment, Location Intelligence, Purchasing, Mergers, New Business Development, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Construction, Dispositions, Team Building, Marketing, Investments, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Process Improvement, Real Estate
Education
Calvin College 1992 — 1996
B.A.
Gill Industries April 2011 - Present
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. January 2011 - April 2011
KI (USA) Corporation December 1990 - January 2011
Skills
PPAP, CMM, APQP, CMM Programming, Gage Calibration, ISO/TS Certified Lead..., ASQ Senior Member, GD&T, PFMEA, 8D Problem Solving, Supervising, Project Management, Automotive, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Calibration, Six Sigma, TS16949, Supplier Quality, FMEA, Kanban, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, Quality Assurance, 5 Why, Measurement System..., Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, ISO, Minitab, JIT, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, DFMEA, ISO 14001, Design of Experiments, Quality Management, Machine Tools, Machining, Engineering Management, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Harry Sparks Technical School 1983 — 1985
Electricity
Rockcastle County High School 1982 — 1985
Lacks Enterprises June 2015 - Present
Lacks Enterprises April 2008 - May 2015
Heartland Health Care Center July 2000 - March 2001
Gill Industries August 1997 - May 1999
Skills
ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Administrative..., FMLA, Workers Compensation, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, OSHA Record Keeping, Employee Relations, Employee Wellness, Employee Recognition
Education
Davenport University 2014 — 2017
Business Administration and Management, General
Jenison High School 1994 — 1997
High School Diploma
Brummel Installers Service May 2014 - Present
MiCO Industries June 2013 - November 2013
World Class Prototypes, Inc. August 2011 - June 2013
ITT Technical Institute May 2011 - August 2011
Clayton Engineered Tools July 2009 - October 2009
Gill Industries August 2004 - August 2008
Partners In Printing, Inc. April 2001 - September 2003
MiCO Industries, Inc April 2000 - January 2001
Sonneveldt Company July 1991 - August 1993
Family Worship Center Church April 1988 - August 1990
Skills
Project Management, PeopleSoft, Project Planning, Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Human Resources, Time Management, Purchasing, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Automotive, Software Documentation, Invoicing, Training, Supervisory Skills, Organizational..., Six Sigma, Leadership, Access, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Inventory Management, MS Project, Analysis
Education
ITT Technical Institute 2009 — 2011
Associates Degree, Applied Science - Computer Drafting & Design, 3.97
Grand Rapids Community College
Business Administration
Jenison High School
Diploma, Business
Gill Industries July 2015 - Present
Hatch Stamping Company November 2010 - June 2015
Fluid Routing Solutions April 2010 - November 2010
Dolphin Manufacturing June 2009 - April 2010
Martinrea International 2006 - 2008
Martinrea International 2001 - 2006
Pilot Industries 1998 - 2001
Pilot Industries 1994 - 1998
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Plex, Salesforce.com, Covisint, Cost Estimating, OEM, Ford, Chrysler, Fuel Systems, Machined Parts, Metal Stampings, Stamping, Manufacturing, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, APQP, Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing..., Contract Negotiation, FMEA, Operations Management, Machinery, TS16949, Project Estimation, Management, Negotiation, Oracle Enterprise..., PPAP, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, Kaizen, Components, Purchasing, SPC, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2001 — 2004
MS, Manufacturing, Engineering Mgt
Eastern Michigan University 1988 — 1993
BS, Facilities and Business Mgt
ThreeBridge August 2015 - Present
Cargill May 2012 - August 2015
3M 2015 - 2015
3M 2015 - 2015
Cargill May 2012 - July 2012
Gill Industries 2010 - April 2012
Skills
SAP, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Accounting
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Jedco Quality Aerospace Components June 2012 - Present
Jedco Quality Aerospace Components November 2007 - June 2012
Local Mocha November 2005 - December 2008
Gill Industries February 2001 - November 2005
Gill Industries May 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Manufacturing Process..., Excel Visual Basic for..., Project Management, Microsoft Project, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Process PFMEA, APQP, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Kettering University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 90/100
Kettering University 1996 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Gill Industries December 2005 - Present
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing January 2000 - December 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, APQP, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management
Education
Ferris State University 1991 — 1993
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Gill Industries 2013 - Present
Gill Industries, Inc. 2005 - 2013
Gill Industries 2003 - 2005
Pathfinder Resources 2000 - 2003
Trillium Staffing Solutions 1999 - 2000
Old Kent Bank 1997 - 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Policy, Performance Management, HRIS, FMLA, Compliance, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Organizational..., Workers Compensation, Budgeting, Hiring, Interviewing, Investigations, Employment Law, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Talent Management, Training, Interviews, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations
Education
Western Michigan University 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts, Human Resources Development
Grand Valley State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Gill Industries June 2015 - Present
Financial Edge Associates November 2009 - Present
Sparton Corporation May 2008 - November 2009
Challenge Manufacturing Company September 2007 - May 2008
GE Aviation October 2006 - September 2007
Sappi Fine Paper March 2002 - September 2006
Flowserve 2000 - 2002
Burnside Manufacturing Company 1995 - 2000
Lorin Industries 1982 - 1995
Dresser Industries 1980 - 1982
Skills
SAP, Six Sigma, Organizational..., SOX, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Auditing, ERP, Internal Audit, Budgets, Finance, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, General Ledger, Strategic Financial..., Cash Flow, Risk Management, Consolidation, GAAP
Education
Grand Valley State University 1981 — 1985
MBA Finance, coursework
Ferris State University 1975 — 1979
BS, Accounting
Cosma International Group of Magna International January 2012 - Present
Cosma International Group of Magna International April 2008 - January 2012
Gill Industries October 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Critical Thinking, Root Cause Problem..., Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design, GD&T, Chassis, BIW, Sheet Metal, Stamping, Technical Presentations, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, DFMEA, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Word, Mechanical Product..., Budgeting, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Oakland University 2008 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Chrysler July 2012 - Present
Ilmor Engineering October 2010 - July 2012
United Solar Ovonic September 2008 - October 2010
Gill Industries August 2008 - September 2008
Magna-Donnelly May 2006 - December 2007
Skills
C, VHDL, VB.NET, Engineering, Electrical, CANoe, CANalyzer, J1939, Circuit Design, Electricians, Vector CANalyzer, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Powertrain
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
B.S.E., Electrical Engineering
Gill Industries September 2014 - Present
Quanex Building Products Corporation May 2013 - September 2014
Walle Corporation February 2012 - May 2013
Applied Computer Services November 2011 - February 2012
KI USA Corp. September 2006 - January 2009
Kokoku Rubber Inc. April 2002 - September 2006
Kokoku Rubber Inc. August 2001 - April 2002
Kokoku Rubber Inc. November 1996 - August 2001
Skills
Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Kaizen, ISO, Product Quality, PPAP, 5S, 5 Why, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, Poka Yoke, FMEA, Calibration, Quality System, Product Development, Packaging, Process Improvement, Quality Auditing, APQP, TS16949, PFMEA, Design of Experiments, Software Documentation, Training, Inspection, Procurement, Kanban, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Extrusion, Plastics, Quality Control, Food Packaging, Testing, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Purchasing, GD&T, Production Planning
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
A.A.S., Office Systems and Technology
Gill Industries April 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, English, Matlab, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Time Management, Teaching, Customer Service, PTC Creo, Engineering
Education
Kettering University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
GameTime July 2014 - Present
Amazon Fulfillment August 2013 - July 2014
Gill Industries March 2011 - July 2013
IWG High Performance Conductors, Inc. June 2000 - November 2010
Skills
Proficient in AutoCAD, Proficient in Inventor, Moderately proficient..., Skilled in hand drafting, My strongest points are..., Revit, Quality Control, AutoCAD, Drawing, Testing
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Chattanooga 2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Sciences, Drafting & Design
Custom Profile January 2013 - Present
Custom Profile April 2006 - January 2013
Titan Plastics Group 2005 - 2006
Gill Industries 2003 - 2005
Steelcase 1995 - 2002
Steelcase 1995 - 2002
Skills
MS Project, Project Management, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Program Management, Testing, Management, APQP, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Automotive, Software Documentation, Injection Molding, Process Improvement
Education
Ferris State University 1982 — 1989
Bachelor of Science in Production Management
Ferris State University 1982 — 1989
Associate in Applied Science in Plastics Technology
Ferris State University
Associate in Applied Science in technical Drafting and Tool Design
Baker Holtz October 2013 - April 2015
Bredeweg & Zylstra, PLC July 2010 - October 2013
BDO Seidman, LLP August 2005 - January 2010
Gill Industries September 2003 - June 2005
Ameriwood Industries July 1996 - March 1997
CIDA Council for Interior Design Accreditation January 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Discrete, Organized, Scheduling, Event Planning, Travel Planning, Service oriented, Composition
Education
Davenport University 2006 — 2008
Business Administration
Gill Industries February 2015 - Present
Control Dynamics, Inc. March 2014 - February 2015
Evoqua Water Technologies January 2014 - February 2014
Siemens October 2008 - January 2014
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Engineering, PLC, Instrumentation, Wiring, Wastewater Treatment, Water, Water Treatment, Variable Frequency..., Pump Stations, PLC Allen Bradley, PLC Programming, AutoCAD Electrical, PID Control, AutoCAD, Automation, Control Systems Design, Electricians
Education
Ferris State University 2012 — 2015
Computer information systems B.S.
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2012
Electronics Technology A.S.
Active Manufacturing December 2008 - Present
Shape Corp. December 2007 - December 2008
Acemco February 2006 - December 2007
Gill Industries July 1996 - February 2006
Education
Ferris State University
Industrial Technology
Gill Industries January 2012 - Present
BOCK PPL 2010 - 2012
Johnson Controls Inc. June 2006 - December 2008
Dura Automotive February 2005 - April 2006
Alticor June 2004 - February 2005
Lacks Trim Systems August 2001 - June 2004
Steelcase May 1985 - March 2001
Skills
Manufacturing, APQP, Engineering, Leadership, SPC, DFMEA, Negotiation, Machine Tools, People Skills, Program Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, FMEA, ISO, Purchasing, Materials Management, Management, Engineering Management, Injection Molding, PPAP, Quality Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Project Management, Team Building, 5S, Manufacturing..., Product Design, New Business Development, Sales
Education
Aquinas College 1994 — 1999
Masters in Management, Leadership/Communications
Northern Michigan University 1981 — 1985
BS Engineering, Major - Mechanical Design Engineering, Minor - Computer Science
Lakewood Fab Tech LLC October 2014 - Present
Kelly Services February 2013 - September 2014
All Tech Engineering November 2011 - August 2012
AMS/Gro-Mac 2009 - 2011
MOS/Xerox 2004 - 2009
DieCad Group 2000 - 2004
RIviera Tool Company 1995 - 2000
Gill Industries 1992 - 1995
Capitol Engineering 1985 - 1992
Skills
Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Cold Calling, Automotive, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Manufacturing..., Team Building, Sales Process, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Customer Service, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Selling, Process Improvement, Program Management, Automation, Key Account Management, Building Relationships, Negotiation, Training, Leadership, Public Speaking, Territory..., Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, ACT CRM, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Coaching, Sourcing, Stamping, Industrial Sector, CRM, Contract Recruitment, Powdercoating, Kanban, Lean Tools
Education
Western Michigan University 1988 — 1990
Bachelors of Science, Engineering/Industrial Management
Ferris State University 1982 — 1984
Associate's degree Tool Design, Concept and Design of Stamping Dies and Plastic Molds
Gill Industries July 2013 - Present
Skills
Automotive, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Engineering, CAD, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
Kettering University
Yapp Fuel Systems August 2015 - Present
Gill Industries January 2015 - July 2015
Kautex Textron August 2013 - September 2014
Kautex Textron January 2013 - August 2013
Kautex Textron January 2011 - December 2012
Kautex Textron April 2010 - December 2010
Kautex Textron May 2007 - April 2010
Kautex Textron January 2003 - May 2007
ABC Group 1997 - 2003
Skills
Toyota Production System, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, TS16949, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Manufacturing..., ISO, DMAIC, Process Improvement, Program Management, FMEA, Kanban, Manufacturing..., JIT, Cross-functional Team..., Poka Yoke, SMED, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, TQM, Green Belt, Product Development, TPM, Quality Management, Black Belt, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2005 — 2012
Doctorate of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Lawrence Technological University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Business
Western Michigan University 1992 — 1997
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
SSI Technologies, Inc June 2014 - Present
Macprofessionals, Inc July 2013 - May 2014
Gill Industries 2012 - 2013
Johnson Controls 2010 - 2011
Visteon Corporation 2000 - 2010
Michigan Technological University 2006 - 2008
Ford Motor Company 1993 - 2000
Skills
Product Development, Cost, Automotive, Vehicles, Product Design, APQP, Manufacturing, FMEA, Product Launch, Components, Program Management, PPAP, Account Management, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive Engineering, SPC
Education
Michigan Technological University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Gill Industries, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Gill Industries, Inc. June 2000 - Present
Gill Industries June 1995 - June 2000
Sparton Engineered Products - Dura Automotive May 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Automotive, FMEA, Stamping, GD, Product Design, Pro Engineer, APQP, Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, Product Engineering, SPC, PPAP
Education
Michigan Technological University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Gill Industries January 2015 - Present
Sanoh America, Inc July 2014 - January 2015
Sanoh America, Inc. August 2012 - July 2014
Sanoh America, Inc January 2010 - July 2012
Sanoh America May 2008 - January 2010
Sanoh America, Inc March 2006 - May 2008
Progressive Insurance January 2005 - March 2006
Skills
TS16949, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, Kanban, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Bilingual, Translation, Technical Translation, Microsoft Office, 5S, Business Culture..., Revenue Growth, Cost Containment, Budget Management, P&L Reporting, Project Management, Crisis Management, Multicultural Relations, Strategic Planning &..., Best Practices, Program Launch, Business Analysis, Program Development &..., Negotiations, Quality, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Production Site..., Strategic Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Negotiation
Education
John Carroll University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Japanese Language
Gill Industries July 2011 - Present
ZF Lemforder September 2010 - July 2011
ZF Lemforder November 2006 - September 2010
ZF Lemforder April 2006 - November 2006
ZF Lemforder February 2006 - April 2006
Meritor Suspension Systems, Inc. June 2004 - February 2006
ZF Lemforder July 1999 - December 2003
Skills
APQP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, Automotive Engineering, PPAP, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, 5S, Vehicles, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Stamping, PFMEA, SPC, Manufacturing..., TS16949, DFMEA, Poka Yoke, DMAIC, Powertrain, JIT, Supplier Quality, Industrial Engineering, Kanban, Manufacturing..., Chassis, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, QS9000, Mechanical Engineering, Parts, Teamcenter, Engineering Management, Supplier Development, Vehicle Dynamics, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, ISO, Minitab, TQM
Education
Kettering University 1999 — 2003
BS, ME w/ Automotive Body & Chassis Concentration
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Brose December 2014 - Present
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co March 2012 - November 2014
Benteler Automotive September 2010 - February 2012
Gill Industries January 2005 - September 2010
Gill Industries January 2004 - January 2005
Gill Industries January 2003 - January 2004
Gill Industries June 1999 - January 2003
Skills
GD&T, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Manufacturing, APQP, Project Management, Stamping, PPAP, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, FMEA, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Western Michigan University 2000 — 2003
Masters, Engineering Management
Kettering University 1994 — 1999
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Knoll August 2015 - Present
Gill Industries October 2014 - August 2015
Shape Corp. May 2006 - October 2014
Shape Corp. August 2004 - May 2006
Johnson Controls 2002 - 2004
Johnson Controls 1999 - 2002
Bosch North America 1997 - 1999
Delphi Automotive Systems 1995 - 1997
Delphi Automotive Systems 1993 - 1995
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Automotive, APQP, PPAP, Six Sigma, 5S, SPC, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, Quality Management, DMAIC, Toyota Production System, TS16949, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Supply Chain and Operations Management
Western Michigan University 1995 — 1999
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
TrelleborgVibracoustic March 2015 - Present
Tenneco September 2011 - March 2015
KYB Manufacturing NA, Inc. July 2010 - September 2011
Gill Industries 2008 - 2010
Bostik 2005 - 2008
Dura Automotive 2003 - 2005
Ford Motor Company/Visteon 1997 - 2003
Skills
Business Development, Automotive, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 1999
B.S., Marketing
Michigan State University 1994 — 1997
Supply Chain Management
Divine Child
Wolverine World Wide July 2001 - Present
Wolverine World Wide 1997 - 2001
Starcade 1996 - 1997
Gill Industries 1995 - 1996
Gill Industries 1990 - 1995
Skills
Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team...
Education
Kettering University 1990 — 1995
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
Kellogg Company - Morning Foods Division August 2011 - Present
Kerry Americas March 2009 - August 2011
Gill Industries December 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Manufacturing
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1989 — 1991
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. June 2014 - Present
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. September 2011 - June 2014
Private Investment February 2004 - February 2014
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. October 2008 - September 2011
Zondervan November 2004 - October 2008
Zondervan June 2002 - November 2004
Zondervan March 2002 - May 2002
Gill Industries June 1999 - February 2002
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance/Economics
Davenport University 1999 — 2002
BSA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Davenport University 1999 — 2002
BSA, Business Administration and Management, General
SAF-Holland February 2003 - Present
Gill Industries 2000 - 2003
SandMold Systems Inc. January 1998 - August 1999
Education
Kettering University 1997 — 2001
BSME
Precision Wire EDM Service Inc. 1990 - Present
Gill Industries 1985 - 1990
Grand Rapids Diecraft 1980 - 1985
Kalamazoo Engineering 1978 - 1980
Skills
Cnc, Medical Devices, Automobile, Automotive Engineering, 5S, Six Sigma, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Team Building, Medical Manufacturing, ISO 9001, Guage Building, Laser Cutting, Electrical Discharge..., AutoCAD, Internal Audit, Injection Molding, Machine Tools, Precision Tooling, Fixtures, Aerospace, Special Purpose Machines, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Abrasive Water Jet, Reverse Engineering, Engineering, Automation, CAD/CAM, Problem Solving, Metallurgy, Metals, Sheet Metal, Tool & Die, Die Cutting, Communication, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, SPC, FMEA, Iso 9000, Manufacturing..., Machinery, Fixture Design, CNC Programming, Welding, Product Design, Manufacturing..., Grinding
Education
Landmark Education 2011 — 2012
Leadership and self expression, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Certificate of completion.
Grand Rapids Community College 1980 — 2012
Journeyman, Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Dale Carnegie 2011 — 2011
Dale Carnegie Course®, Human Resources Management and Services, A+
Perry Johnson Registrars 1999 — 2000
Quality Auditor., Quality Control Technology/Technician
Kent Career Technical Center 1978 — 1981
Precision Machining, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist, A+
Lectrus Corporation February 2014 - Present
Lectrus Corporation February 2012 - February 2014
Gill Industries July 2011 - February 2012
FuelCell Energy Inc July 2007 - July 2011
Biometrics March 1995 - July 2007
U.S. Army National Guard September 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Production, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Quality System, Product Development, Team Building, Operations Management, ERP, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Procurement, Process Improvement, Engineering, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Strategy, Kaizen, Process Engineering, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Materials Management, Materials, Lean Management
Education
Albertus Magnus College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Independent Consultant August 2013 - Present
X-Rite May 2010 - August 2013
Precision Aerospace October 2007 - September 2010
Gill Industries September 2007 - May 2008
Delphi July 1983 - September 2007
Skills
Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, New Program Launches, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving, Statistics, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Industrial Engineering, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Six Sigma, FMEA, Product Development
Education
Kettering University 1983 — 1988
BSIE, Industrial Engineering, Cum Laude
Jefferson City High School
TCW November 2014 - Present
Jerry Spann Consulting, LLC December 2012 - Present
Jerry Spann Consulting, LLC December 2011 - Present
Gill Industries July 2013 - November 2014
Fisker Automobile AG May 2011 - November 2011
Electrolux Home Products September 2009 - May 2011
Electrolux Home Products May 2009 - September 2009
General Motors June 2004 - October 2008
NUMMI GM 1988 - 1990
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Safety Management, Team Building, Technical Writing, Customer Relations, Call Center, Project Planning, Equipment Installation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Kanban, KPI, Leadership Development, Automotive Manufacturing, Operations Management, Product Development, Problem Solving, Vendor Management, ISO 14001, Warranty Administration, Coaching, Hiring, Kaizen, Quality Assurance, 5S, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Automotive, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Product Launch, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Quality Management, ISO, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, JIT, SPC, TS16949, TQM
Education
Kettering University 1986 — 1991
MS, Manufacturing Management
Kettering University 1969 — 1974
BS, Industrial Administration
Benteler Automotive April 2011 - Present
Pilkington November 2007 - March 2011
Gill Industries March 2004 - November 2007
Gill Industries November 1999 - March 2004
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1997
BSME, Engineering
Valeo Climate Control June 2006 - Present
Valeo - Climate Control Division 2006 - Present
Gill Industries June 1998 - June 2006
Skills
Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Program Management, Management, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Business Development, Engineering, Vehicles, Forecasting, SAP, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Six Sigma
Education
Aquinas College 1982 — 1990
BSBA, Business Administration
Gill Industries January 2012 - Present
Gamesa July 2010 - December 2011
Gamesa May 2010 - July 2010
AGCO Corporation August 2009 - May 2010
Eaton Automotive August 2007 - July 2009
Hi-Lex February 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Supplier Development, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Spend Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Product Development, MRP, Procurement, Supplier Evaluation, Management, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Spend Analysis, Kaizen, Supplier Quality, JIT, Kanban, Low Cost Country..., Demand Planning, APQP, Production Planning, PPAP
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2006 — 2008
MS, Supply Chain Management
Kalamazoo College 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics
Lakeview High School 1996 — 2000
Lacks Enterprises August 2005 - Present
Gill Industries May 1990 - June 2005
Gill Industries January 1998 - May 2005
Skills
CMM Tech, Quality Engineering, Supervisory Skills, Troubleshooting, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Training, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, ISO, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Engineering, Quality Control, TS16949, PPAP, SPC, CMM, Visionary, APQP, Kaizen, FMEA, 5S, Quality System, GD&T, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Value Stream Mapping, Toyota Production System, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Montcalm Community College
Industrial Technology/Technician
Proficient Machine and Tool July 2015 - Present
AIS Container Handling July 2014 - August 2015
Aggressive Tooling Inc October 2013 - April 2014
Gill Industries 2006 - May 2013
Flynn Control Systems (turnkey automation systems) June 1995 - February 2006
Applied Dynamics 1992 - 1995
APV Baker 1987 - 1992
Imperial Design Service 1986 - 1987
United Technoloties Inc 1985 - 1986
Skills
Electrical Controls, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Servo Control, Motion Control, Machine Vision, Robotic Welding, CAD, BOMs, Panel Building, Panel Wiring, Electrical..., Control Systems Design, Process Control, Automation, Machine Tools, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Controls..., Manufacturing, PLC, Electricians, Robotics
Education
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1986
BS, Engineering
Intertek May 2014 - Present
Meijer January 2013 - May 2014
Amway September 2003 - January 2013
Gill Industries 2001 - 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Kettering University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co July 2013 - Present
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co June 2011 - July 2013
Gill Industries January 2010 - June 2011
The Image Group February 2009 - August 2009
Johnson Controls July 2007 - December 2008
Johnson Controls January 1999 - July 2007
Johnson Controls January 1997 - January 1999
Johnson Controls October 1984 - October 1997
Prince Corporation 1984 - 1997
Skills
Budgets, Engineering, New Business Development, Business Strategy, PPAP, Automotive Interiors, Leadership, Program Management, Product Engineering, Automotive, Sales
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2003 — 2008
Manufacturing
Muskegon Business College 1982 — 1984
Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing
Gill Industries August 2010 - Present
Katerberg Verhage, Inc April 2009 - July 2010
Johnson Controls August 2000 - December 2008
Johnson Controls July 1999 - July 2000
Rouge Steel Company (currently Severstal) April 1998 - June 1999
Rouge Steel Co. (currently Severstal) February 1995 - March 1998
Rouge Steel Co. (currently Severstal) October 1989 - January 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Negotiation, Accounting, Pricing, Automotive, Analysis, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Wayne State University 1988 — 1989
MBA, Finance
Calvin College 1984 — 1987
BA, Major Business Administration / Minor Spanish
Sparks Belting Company December 2009 - Present
Gill Industries March 2003 - December 2008
K-Line Industries January 2000 - March 2003
K-Line Industries April 1997 - January 2003
K-Line Industries July 1995 - April 1997
K-Line Industries September 1987 - July 1995
Skills
MRP, Continuous Improvement, Master Scheduling, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Kaizen, APICS, Production Planning, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Bill of Materials, Materials Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Cycle Counting, Forecasting, Production Schedules, JIT
Education
Davenport University 1991 — 1992
Business
Management Education Institute 1989 — 1990
Master's Certificate, Mangement Education
Grand Valley State University 1987 — 1987
General Computer Class
Gill Industries January 2010 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Management, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Warehousing
Education
Hope College
Lumbermen's Inc. October 2013 - Present
Haworth August 2010 - October 2013
Gilbarco Veeder Root March 2009 - August 2010
Shape Corporation 2006 - March 2009
Topcraft Metal Products 2005 - 2006
Gill Industries 2003 - 2005
Innotec 2000 - 2003
Skills
5S, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Engineering, Automotive, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, DMAIC, Kanban, PPAP, JIT, Manufacturing Operations, Design for Manufacturing, APQP, SPC
Education
Dordt College 1997 — 2001
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Gill Industries April 2009 - Present
Select Tool Inc. 2008 - July 2011
cosma international 2000 - 2009
magna international 2000 - 2009
Magna Donnelly May 2008 - October 2008
Cosma International June 2000 - November 2007
Siegel Robert Automotive June 1994 - May 2000
General Motors 1993 - 1994
Saturn Corporation 1992 - 1993
Saturn Corporation 1989 - 1992
Skills
Program Management, Automotive, Account Management, Stamping, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Vehicles, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Management, FMEA, Machine Tools, Product Design, Injection Molding, PPAP, APQP, Marketing Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Sales
Education
Wayne State University 1992 — 1996
MBA, Finance
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
BS, Materials Engineering
St. Bartholomew
ABC-XYZ, LLC December 2013 - Present
Ottawa Gage May 2013 - November 2013
Woodward August 2009 - April 2013
Johnson Controls Automotive August 2005 - August 2009
Gill Industries July 2003 - August 2005
Bosch March 2003 - June 2003
Egemin Automation Inc 2001 - 2003
Herman Miller 1999 - 2001
Haworth 1997 - 1999
EDS, an HP company 1991 - 1997
Skills
Automotive, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, GD&T, PPAP, Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Automation, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Coaching Staff, Mentoring New Hires, Customer Support, Vendor Management..., Product Design, Precision Tooling, Machine Tools, FMEA, Process Improvement, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Design for Manufacturing, 5S, Engineering Management, DMAIC, Quality Control, Machining, Fixture Design, Metrology, gauge design, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Programming, PLC Programming, Electrical Controls, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Poka Yoke, Industrial Engineering, Supplier Quality, Geometric Dimensioning..., SolidWorks
Education
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science
Jireh Metal September 2011 - Present
Challenge Manufacturing September 2009 - September 2011
Gill Industries 2007 - 2009
Tower Automotive June 1984 - August 2006
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1981 — 1983
Tool & Die, metalworking
Northview
Herman Miller January 2013 - Present
Herman Miller August 1999 - December 2012
Gill Industries 2003 - 2009
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, 5S, GD&T, CAD, FMEA
Education
Western Michigan University 1991 — 1993
Master of Engineering (MEng), Engineering/Industrial Management
Ferris State University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering
County of San Bernardino March 2015 - Present
Massage Green Corporation January 2013 - February 2015
BenePAY March 2009 - November 2012
Gill Industries 2005 - 2008
Los Angeles County Fire Department November 2003 - December 2005
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles 2000 - 2002
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS Database Management, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Claims, HRIS, Onboarding, Performance Management, Open Enrollment
Education
Davenport University 2006 — 2007
BBA, Human Resources Management
Rio Hondo College
Associates, Business Administration
Appleland Realty January 1980 - Present
Arnold Harrison, LLC January 2013 - Present
Federal-Mogul March 2010 - December 2012
Federal-Mogul October 2007 - September 2009
Federal-Mogul December 2000 - October 2007
Federal-Mogul July 1988 - July 2000
Gill Industries 1995 - 2000
Federal-Mogul July 1979 - June 1988
Skills
Quality System, Quality Assurance, ISO, Automotive, PPAP, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Auditing, Product Development, TS16949, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Management, Customer Service, ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen
Education
Ferris State University 1968 — 1972
Bachelors, Business/Accounting
Gill Industries November 1996 - Present
Gill Tool & Die 1997 - 2007
Great Lakes Shipping Company Restaurant January 1982 - January 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1977 — 1980
Marketing
Gill Industries September 2012 - Present
Keykert USA September 2007 - July 2012
Keykert USA January 2007 - August 2007
Keykert USA 2003 - 2007
Keykert USA 1999 - 2003
Lear Corporation, Structural Systems & Ford Divisions 1997 - 1999
ITT Industries, ITT Automotive, Body & Electrical Systems 1994 - 1997
Handy & Harman Automotive Group, Incorporated 1992 - 1994
Teleflex, Incorporated, Automotive Group 1991 - 1992
LuK, Incorporated USA / LuK GmbH & Company 1986 - 1991
Skills
Manufacturing..., Program Management, Automotive, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Engineering, APQP, PPAP
Education
Oakland University 1996 — 1998
Master of Science in Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering/Business
GMI Engineering and Management Institute 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Electrical Engineering minor, Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Tesla Motors May 2015 - Present
Riviera Tool LLC July 2012 - May 2015
Hart & Cooley September 2008 - July 2012
Gill Industries May 2006 - August 2008
Gill Industries June 1999 - October 2006
Skills
Accounting, Operations Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Analysis, Manufacturing, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Management, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Management, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Automotive, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Logistics, Cost Accounting, Pricing, Finance, Kaizen, Sales, Product Development, Executive Management, SAP, Process Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing..., Procurement, Operational Excellence, ISO, Payroll, MRP
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Aquinas College 1997 — 1999
BS, Business Administration
HS Technologies June 2004 - Present
Gill Industries 1998 - 2004
Skills
Machining, Pneumatics, Plastics, Automotive, Machine Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Moldflow, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Automation, Manufacturing, Robotics, PLC, Manufacturing..., Sonic Welding
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate's degree, Applied Arts and Science
Shape Corp. October 2013 - Present
Hadley June 2005 - October 2013
Lakeshore Diversified Products 2003 - 2004
U.S. Engineering Corporation 2002 - 2004
Gill Industries 1998 - 2001
Skills
TS16949, ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ Certified Quality..., Supply Chain Management, APQP, PPAP, CQE, Toyota Production System, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, DFMEA, QS9000, Injection Molding, GD&T, Stamping
Education
Ferris State University 2013 — 2013
GVSU 1994 — 1998
B.S. in Engineering, Emphasis in Manufacturing
Vention Medical, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Micro Machine Company August 2010 - February 2012
Metaldyne 2004 - 2010
Metaldyne 2003 - 2004
Meridian Automotive Systems 2002 - 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems 1997 - 2002
Gill Industries 1994 - 1997
Education
Ferris State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Caledonia High School 1976 — 1980
Ridgeview Industries, Inc. October 2000 - Present
Magna International January 1998 - October 1998
Gill Industries 1995 - 1998
Skills
QS9000, Poka Yoke, 5 Why, Process Capability, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, AIAG, MSA, Gage R&R, APQP, SPC, GM Supply Power, TRW VIN, PQCT, MPACT, Machine Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Stamping, Kaizen
Education
Ferris State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Hastings High School
Carson Clay Books 2010 - Present
Meridian March 1998 - April 2003
Gill Industries February 1992 - March 1998
Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Teaching
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 1986 — 1986
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Augustana College 1969 — 1974
Economics, Business Administration
Gill Electronics July 2015 - Present
Gill Industries July 2010 - April 2015
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Pro Engineer, Inventor, NX 6, UGS NX5, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Automotive, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Product Engineering, Product Development, Machining, Minitab
Education
Kettering University 2010 — 2015
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Byron Center High School 2006 — 2010
Gill Industries March 1999 - Present
Education
Emory University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2012 - December 2012
Gill Industries May 2012 - August 2012
Purdue University January 2010 - December 2010
Chrysler June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Matlab, LaTeX, Statistics, Simulink, Numerical Analysis, Experimental Design, SAS, Arena Simulation..., Python, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Catia, Pro Engineer, AMPL, Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, R
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Gill Industries 2011 - Present
Education
Davenport University 2007 — 2011
Mahle November 2011 - Present
Gill Industries July 2009 - November 2011
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Six Sigma, PPAP, Manufacturing, APQP, Manufacturing..., TS16949, Toyota Production System, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, JIT, Microsoft Excel, SPC, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Bellevue University
Master Business Administration, Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science, Business
Gill Industries December 2014 - Present
Randstad USA February 2012 - May 2014
Benchmark Hospitality January 2007 - April 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press March 2010 - September 2010
Delta Career Education Corporation March 2003 - December 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Account Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Public Speaking, Temporary Staffing, Customer Service, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Staff Development, Internet Recruiting, Sales, Project Management, Training, Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Hiring, Employee Relations, Staffing Services, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Cold Calling, Technical Recruiting, Performance Management, Management, College Recruiting, Employee Training, Organizational..., Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Sourcing, Customer Retention, New Hire Orientations, Resume Writing, Time Management, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Operations Management, Workforce Planning
Education
Bethel College (TN) 2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Covenant College 2009 — 2010
BS, Organizational Management
Middle TN Institute of Therapeutic Massage 1998 — 1999
LMT, CNMT, Neuromuscular Therapy, Massage Therapy
HRU Technical Resources February 2013 - Present
Remax Platinum March 2012 - Present
Gill Industries September 2006 - June 2007
Gill Industries December 2002 - October 2006
ABN AMRO May 2000 - August 2001
Univeristy of Michigan September 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Travel Coordinator, Special Project Lead, MS Office Suite, Knowledge of GD&T, MS Excel Reporting and..., File Syststems, Creative Problem Solving, PPAP, Office Equipment, Define & Document..., Office Supply Ordering, Outstanding Customer..., Calendars, MS PowerPoint..., IMDS, Receptionist, Appointment Scheduling, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Administrative..., Employee Relations, Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Software Documentation, Real Estate, Data Entry
Education
Cleary University 1998 — 2001
BBA (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Sandoz 2014 - Present
Sandoz 2013 - 2014
Sandoz 2012 - 2013
Gill Industries May 2012 - August 2012
Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, Georgia Tech, Atlanta January 2012 - August 2012
Green Plains Renewable Energy February 2012 - May 2012
Tata Consultancy Services December 2010 - May 2011
Tech Mahindra July 2009 - November 2010
Tech Mahindra January 2009 - June 2009
Tech Mahindra October 2007 - December 2008
Skills
SPSS, SQL, Analytics, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Supply Chain..., Client Relationship..., Team Management, Vendor Management, Telecommunications..., Java, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Gurobi, Python, VBA, Arena Simulation..., Cognos, SAP BI, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, MS Project, Supply Chain, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Engineering
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication
Atomic Energy Central School
Gill Industries May 2009 - Present
Education
Calvin College 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Dennen Steel Corp. August 2010 - Present
Gill Industries August 2002 - April 2009
Benteler Automotive February 2000 - August 2002
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1989 — 1991
2 Years, No Degree, Computer Programming, Systems Design and Analysis
L&W June 2001 - Present
Gill Industries February 1996 - June 2001
Benteler Automotive February 1990 - February 1996
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Budgets, Public Speaking, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Kaizen, Leadership, PPAP, Six Sigma, 5S, APQP, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing...
Education
wayland union 1980 — 1984
Davenport University
business managment/cis
Perrigo February 2013 - Present
Gill Industries July 2012 - February 2013
Perrigo May 2011 - May 2012
United States Marine Corps 2005 - 2009
Skills
APICS, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Supply Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Supply Chain Management, 3.5
Gill Industries March 2012 - Present
Gill Industries March 2010 - March 2012
Gill Industries October 1999 - March 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing, MRP, Materials Management, Production Planning
Education
Northeast Alabama Community College 2013 — 2014
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration / Accounting, General
Aaron's, Inc January 2014 - Present
Aaron's, Inc July 2013 - January 2014
West Virginia Continuing Legal Education August 2012 - June 2013
Gill Industries July 2012 - August 2012
Gill Industries June 2012 - June 2012
Tennessee Valley Authority May 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Accounting, Lawson General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, ImageNow, Cognos, AS400 system, Enterprise Information..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Data Entry, Customer Service, Materials, Fast Learner, Clerical Skills, Well-organized, Friendly Personality, US GAAP
Education
Mercer University 2013 — 2015
Master of Accountancy (MACc) & Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Business/Management
Middle Tennessee State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Pridgeon & Clay March 2015 - Present
Gill Industries May 2011 - Present
Engine Power Components January 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Advanced Product..., Geometric Dimensioning..., Statistical Process..., Failure Mode/ Effects..., 8-Discipline Problem..., APQP, Stamping, SPC, Gage R&R, PFMEA, GD&T, Six Sigma, Automotive, Kaizen, PPAP, 5S, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing
Education
Western Michigan University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hydrogeology
Macomb Community College 1993 — 1994
Integrity Machining July 2005 - Present
Gill Industries December 1985 - June 2005
Skills
Cnc, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing...
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Ferris State University
Zeeland High School
Autocam January 2013 - Present
Marz Chassis Design March 2012 - Present
Tooling Systems Group, Inc. August 2011 - December 2012
Gill Industries April 2011 - August 2011
MAHLE Behr USA September 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Machining, Metal Fabrication, Solidworks, Welding, Mechanics, Manufacturing..., Machine Tools, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, GD&T, CNC Programming, Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Avery's Machine and Welding 2005 — 2009
Apprenticeship, Machininst and Welder
Izzy+ June 2014 - Present
Gill Industries August 2013 - June 2014
Gill Industries April 2012 - August 2013
Gill Industries April 2011 - April 2012
Techni Bureau SA August 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, French Language, Financial Modeling, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Budgets, Forecasting, Finance
Education
Bryant University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Finance, Graduated Cum Laude
Advanced Technical Ceramics August 2011 - Present
Gill Industries October 2010 - August 2011
Gill Industries August 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Quick Study, Easily Adaptable, Team-oriented
Education
Northeast Alabama Community College 2007 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Gill Industries October 2012 - Present
Skills
Engineering, Automotive, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, One Piece Flow, Rapid Prototyping, Customer Communication, Pre-production
Education
Kettering University 2012 — 2016
Mechanical Engineering
Superior Tool & Die May 2014 - August 2014
Milan Metal Systems October 2013 - February 2014
Metalsa 2014 - 2014
Metalsa 2014 - 2014
P & A Industries November 2012 - June 2013
Martinrea Fabco Metallic Canada, Inc. March 2012 - September 2012
Q Skilled Staffing August 2010 - March 2012
Challenge Mfg. Company March 2007 - December 2009
Gill Industries June 1999 - March 2007
Otisco Tool & Die March 1994 - June 1999
Education
Montcalm Community College
Hart Enterprises, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Gill Industries June 2014 - March 2015
Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North February 2014 - June 2014
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate's degree, Corrections, n/a
Sparta High School 2001 — 2005
General Ed.