Karin Guillou

About Karin Guillou

Manage multiple chassis braking programs with Stellantis• Manage customer changes applicable to my programs• Manage special projects such as supplier crisis (fires, moves, quality, or resourcing)• Managed coordination of moving equipment to a new facility• Reduced on hand inventory through material settings and utilizing electronic releases driven by production schedule and customer demand. Eliminating Excel file releases.• Created TS work instructions and procedures for multiple functions.• Implemented an electronic requisition system and corporate procurement card policy/usage. • Introduced corporate practices to an acquired facility, i.e. engineering change system, purchasing process, and MPCR processes.• Increased low cost country content from $3M to $15M in two years for Mexican production. • Key team member responsible for the closure of a facility, both on time and under budget. • Participated in the development / implementation of the internal Vendor Information NetworkSpecialties: Program Management, Purchasing, Finance, and Logistics

Experience

1. Program Manager

   ZF Group

   Aug 2011 — Present · Livonia, MI, US

   Currently managing multiple Stellantis programs launching in 2024 and beyond. These programs are launching new technologies in braking for the truck and SUV markets.* Successfully launched two new programs for FCA, in January 2018.* Strong team member involved in the quoting process.* Launched a module program for FCA, on time and within budget.* Project lead for moving 30+ assembly lines from one facility to another in Queretaro, Mexico* Temporary Materials Manager for Queretaro, Mexico facility.* Worked with multiple supplier capacity constraints during bank build.* Maintained weekly capacity planning chart, utilizing actual line throughput, supplier capacity, customer demand and bank build requirements.* Previously responsible for multiple programs in Actuation for the following customers; Chrysler, BMW, Daimler, Honda, and GM.

Education

• Walsh College

  Masters, Information Management and Communication

  1989 — 1997

Skills

• Ts16949
• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Supply Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Iso
• Supplier Quality
• Leadership
• Root Cause Analysis
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Stamping
• Six Sigma
• Apqp
• Finance
• Lean Manufacturing
• Fmea
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Product Development
• Ppap
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Negotiation