Jim McLean

About Jim McLean

VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid results in operations, engineering, quality, Purchasing, supply chain, Logistic, management, with extensive experience overseeing multi-site global production operations in the Automotive, Algaculture, Medical industry. Up to 800 million in P&L My success is driven by my ability to build highly effective strategies and build highly effective people that drive measurable improvements in efficiency and productivity.SUMMARY Engaging Executive Operations Leader possessing a winning blend of team leadership, strategic talent, and communications acumen. Skilled in managing complex production operations to garner exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation globally. Leverages a unique mix of strategic, operations, and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives regarding efficiency and productivity. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Orchestrates training across all levels and areas of operations, motivating the integration of lean manufacturing principles while improving customer service. 4 million savings first year of implementing lean. Credited with achieving a 38% reduction in manpower without compromising operations, while increasing on-time delivery by 40% and quality to 90% FTY. was recipient of the GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award 3 times in Mexico Specialties: Safety, Production Process Management, Supply chain Management, Logistic, Tooling build and design, Resource Allocation, Plant Operations, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Revenue Growth, Process Improvement, Quality ITAF, International Experience, Culture is driven,

Experience

1. Vice President of Operation

   GWS Tool Group

   Feb 2026 — Present · US

Skills

• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Kaizen
• People Skills
• Plant Operations
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials
• Plastics
• Apqp
• Supply Chain
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Ppap
• Molding
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Machine Tools
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Materials Management
• Ts16949
• Injection Molding
• Spc
• Six Sigma