Paul MacDonald

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ABOUT PAUL MACDONALD

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BIO Paul MacDonald (Project Manager \\ Operations Support) • A seasoned Project Manager with a consistent track record of success in the management of critical projects within the automotive sector for over 35 years. • Proven effectiveness in understanding customer’s needs and adapts quickly to ever changing environments. • Hands on approach with projects from start to finish. • Has joined projects already in process that needed a strong hand to bring them back on track. • Reacts quickly to issues with an excellent ability to come up with viable solutions • Worked in tandem with OEM’s such as Toyota, Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, G.M, Mazda and TESLA for Tire and Wheel as well as GMT 800 Fuel Bundle Project for General Motors. Also Managed ASC for Solara Convertible Project in conjunction with TMMC. Worked on restructure and advisor to the President for Innovative Coating Solutions in Indianapolis Indiana.( Subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America ). Supported San Diego Switching Point for restructure \\ Stabilization of Organization. SDSP supplies Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California (TMMBC ). Supported Mercedes Parts Distribution Center in Fontana California with main focus on Safety and training.( Joint partnership with Toyota Tsusho ) • Involved in the Project Management team for TMMC 1988 & 1989 production runs. • Production Coordinator in 1994, 1995 model changes as well as Engine \\ Powertrain launch Coordinator in 1996 for TMMC. • Effective Facilitator for Management, Supervision and team members for all projects. • Strong understanding of the Toyota Production System, Continuous Improvement, Practical problem solving, Kaizen, Ergonomics, Targeted Selection & Kanban. • Self-motivated and works well alone or within a team environment. • Very flexible with travel and short-term relocation to accommodate projects. • A proven leader who inspires confidence and trust in others and motivates team members to perform at high levels to consistently meet project expectations. Great mentor.