James Thornton
retired
- Role
- Vs Material Iie Execution Plant Lead at General Motors
- Location
- Auburn Hills, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Thornton
An analytical and forward-thinking automotive manufacturing manager with comprehensive expertise in supply chain management, Kaizen process and events, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, 5S methodology, Just-in-Time manufacturing (JIT), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Oracle and SAP. Material Resource Planning (MRP), and Material Global Optimization (MGO and MGOc). Strong background in value stream mapping, problem solving circles, APICS fundamentals, lean manufacturing, standardized work, root cause analysis, and program management. Leverages excellent communication skills to advise leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proven aptitude for improving efficiency and production, eliminating errors, reducing costs, and consistently achieving and exceeding goals.
Experience
Vs Material Iie Execution Plant Lead
Feb 2021 — Present
Education
New York Institute of Technology
Masters of Business Administration, Business
2003 — 2005
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Business Operations, Business Operations
1987 — 1990
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