Stephen Fore

Account Manager, Toyota Global @ITW Automotive

Troy, MI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2024 — Present

Account Manager, Toyota Global @ITW Automotive

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Mokena, IL, US

The Smart Components North America Division, within the Illinois Tool Work (ITW) Automotive segment, drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. Our Smart Component products are made up of fuel housings, door and safety handles, innovative Capless solutions, and EV charge ports for major OEMs around the world. We have multiple manufacturing locations across North America: Frankfort, Mokena, and Richton Park, Illinois as well as Saltillo and Aguascalientes, Mexico.

EDUCATION

1986 — 1989

Cuyahoga Community College

Associate's degree, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

1992

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

N/A

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

SKILLS

Automotive DesignAutomotive AftermarketCatiaContinuous ImprovementProduct DesignTechnical TextilesComponentsJitAutomotiveTeam BuildingProgram DevelopmentApqpColor and Trim Coordination with DesignersCadVehiclesSupply ChainProduct ManagementSupplier QualityJapanese Business CultureProduction Part Approval Process (Ppap)Automotive EngineeringEngineeringPpapSalesMarketingPolymersInjection MoldingTestingNew Business DevelopmentLeadershipQuality ManagementFmeaElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringPricingSap Warehouse ManagementMachine ToolsTs16949CompositesCatia Drafting and Solid Design Tools

ABOUT STEPHEN FORE

Transformational sales professional with diverse career experiences, which began with working in IBM\'s Computer intergrated manufacturing, CIM system group and continued to include a diverse range of experiences with increasing global leadership responsibility in materials, logistics, manufacturing, product design, organizational development and executive sales leadership. Lived and worked outside of the U.S. and have traveled extensively spending a significant amount of time in Japan, India, Europe and China. Ability to think big, bold, courageous, challenges conventional wisdom and legacy practicesLeads by example - positive, big picture perspective, personal accountabilityFlexibility and open leadership style - approachable, listens aggressively, relates well to employees and customers alike, adaptable to changing requirements and prioritiesCommunicates purpose and meaning energizes people around the organization’s vision, creates win-win solutions for personal development, defines linkage between customer requirements and everyday tasks.Sustainability focus: Hydrogen, Circular Economy, Life Cycle, Environmentally Friendly Products, Carbon Dioxide Emissions reductions.UFI Filters : Founded in 1971, UFI Filters is a global leader in filtration technology and thermal management. It serves a wide range of sectors – from automotive, aerospace and marine to specialized industrial and customized hydraulic applications. Renowned for its innovation, UFI’s products and know-how are to be found in all kinds of vehicles – from Ferrari and other top F1 teams, to the European ExoMars spacecraft.

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