Chris Cotton
VP / GM - Aftermarket & OPTIMA batteries at Clarios
- Role
- Vice President General Manager at Optima Batteries
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Cotton
I am a proven leader focused on building and leading strong teams that deliver on commitments. I have a history of strong performance and growth built on a foundation of integrity, a relentless work ethic, enjoyment in engaging customers at all levels and an unique ability to adapt to dynamic environments and instill process and stability. My style is extremely direct and organized while instilling a strong spirit of team. I enjoy tackling complex opportunities or problems and developing a unified plan to achieve success. My strong interpersonal skills allow me to interact at all levels of an organization - from the C suite to the shop floor. My engineering / analytical background provides a strong foundation for achieving business success.
Experience
Vice President General Manager
May 2019 — Present
Global business owner for OPTIMA batteries - a Clarios brand - focused on the premium enthusiast segment. Primary responsibilities include P&L, product management, strategy development and execution, operations and quality.
Education
University of Michigan-Flint
MBA, Operations
1996 — 1999
Kettering University
BSME, Manufacturing
1990 — 1995
Skills
- Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Fmea
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Improvement
- Ppap
- Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Apqp
- Bill of Materials
- Engineering Management
- Kaizen
- Program Management
- Automotive
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Pmp
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