Tom Gucciardi
Plant Manager | Injection Molding, Manufacturing Operations Management
- Role
- Plant Manager - Axiom - Aes Michigan at Axiom Group Inc.
- Location
- Washington, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tom Gucciardi
Accomplished and results-driven professional with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in automotive and manufacturing plant/operations management. Repeated success in implementing lean methodologies and safety programs to create a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. Adept at building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams to strengthen productivity, engagement, and workplace safety culture. Instrumental in planning and executing preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life and minimize downtime. Results-driven leader known for delivering measurable outcomes in output, quality, and profitability.CORE COMPETENCIES Facility Development & Management, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), Cost Reduction & Waste Elimination, Production Planning & SchedulingPreventive & Planned Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis & Resolution, Technical Operations Leadership, Resource & Asset Management, Process & Equipment Validation, Supplier & Customer Relations, Risk Assessment & Mitigation, EHS Compliance, Budgeting & Cost Control, Plastic Injection Molding, Plant Layout OptimizationCanadian citizen with U.S. Green Card
Experience
Plant Manager - Axiom - Aes Michigan
Jul 2023 — Present · Capac, MI, US
Planned and directed the successful launch of a sq. ft. brownfield facility to deliver large-scale injection molding and assembly programs for Stellantis, Rivian, Tesla, and Volkswagen.•Delivered strategic leadership and encouraged production, maintenance, and assembly teams to achieve set goals.•Achieved $13M in CY2024 revenue with projected growth to $18M in CY2025 through effective sales planning.•Improved throughput and reduced material costs by elevating overall equipment efficiency and minimizing scrap rates.•Introduced lean workflows and optimized machine utilization to decrease downtime and maximize asset performance.•Ensured health/safety compliance to align with OSHA-equivalent standards, with a record of zero lost-time accidents.•Reinforced a culture of continuous improvement to boost employee engagement/operational discipline across all shifts.
Education
Northwood University
BBA
Seneca Polytechnic
Business Adminstration Diploma
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.