Jim Maksymiuk

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT JIM MAKSYMIUK

Results-driven executive with 25+ years of leadership in global manufacturing, operations, and advanced technologies within the automotive sector. Proven servant leader skilled in empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance across North America, Europe, and Asia. Adept at leading next-gen automation, process optimization, and strategic transformation. Demonstrated success in P&L management, cost control, high-volume production, and global product launches. Operations strategist for six international facilities supporting $400M+ in revenue. Built trusted partnerships with design, engineering, and quality teams to deliver lean, flexible, and sustainable manufacturing solutions: & : Led operations for facilities generating $400M+ annually, producing seat structures and mechanisms for the automotive sector. Oversaw full vertical integration in stamping, fine blanking, welding, and assembly: Spearheaded the growth of in-house capital equipment fabrication, increasing output from $1M to $5M+ per year. Established a new machine-building team in Mexico, delivering a high-volume latch program on time and 25% under budget: Directed a cross-functional team to design, develop, and implement an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system, including a fully automated unloading process which streamlined operations and increased efficiency: Achieved single-digit PPM across all plants, earning recognition as \"Quality Supplier of the Year\" from our largest customer. This success stemmed from fostering a design-for-manufacturability culture and implementing early failure mode avoidance strategies: Transformed the India Engineering team from a support role into a full-fledged design and CAE analysis group. The team successfully developed and launched multiple latch programs for GM and VW: Pioneered the integration of AI-driven defect detection in GMAW work centers and HSLA stamping processes, enhancing quality assurance and reducing non-value-add activities.