Lance Schwartz
Plant Manager of Sterling Stamping Plant @Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager of Sterling Stamping Plant @Fca Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Sterling Heights, MI, US
Manages the operations of a facility that provides stamped metal components to supply seven assembly plants and the production of 10 vehicle models. Successfully ships parts to fill 800 semi trucks and three rail shipments each day. Boosts efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness using Kaizen methodologies; established a Kaizen management room providing visual insight into key metrics. Created a daily shop floor project review process that identifies knowledge gaps to be resolved through training, increasing employee engagement. Produced over 60 action items against key performance indicators that empowered the plant to achieve Bronze status in World Class Management. Reduced customer non-conformance PPM by 73% and reduced scrap by 37%.ABOUT FCAFCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA US designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brands as well as the SRT performance vehicle designation.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Oakland University
Master of Science (MS), Systems Engineering
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
MBA
ABOUT LANCE SCHWARTZ
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I build potent operations management strategies that deliver solid results, bolstered by decades of experience in leadership positions directing the success of production operations for industry leading automobile manufacturers. My success is driven by my ability to build highly effective operational strategies that drive gains in efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and operational effectiveness.SUMMARY Engaging Strategic Operations Management Leader possessing a winning blend of production operations, lean manufacturing, and executive leadership acumen. Natural skills in building genuine connections with people at all levels across multiple disciplines to inspire teams to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, technical, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels positive outcomes. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently leads operations at a facility that provides stamped metal components to supply seven assembly plants and the production of 10 vehicle models. Successful in managing safety, quality control, budget administration, P&L, inventory management, logistics, and procurement. Demonstrated success in securing gains in efficiency and productivity by applying lean manufacturing methodologies, including Kaizen events and the principles of World Class Manufacturing and World Class Safety.Specialties: Production Process Management, Manufacturing Facility Management, Meeting Production Targets, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Labor Relations, Safety, Kaizen, Cost Containment, Best Practices
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