Travis Ellinger
Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Project Mgmt. | Quality | Strategy
- Role
- President at Strategic Manufacturing Solutions, Llc
- Location
- Canton, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Travis Ellinger
I’m a results-driven manufacturing and operations leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience helping organizations solve complex production, supply chain, quality, and strategic challenges. As President and Founder of Strategic Manufacturing Solutions, LLC, I work directly with manufacturing leadership teams to improve performance, reduce waste, and build sustainable operational excellence across the enterprise. My career is grounded in real-world experience—from managing global manufacturing operations to implementing strategic initiatives that enhance quality, reliability, and profitability. I’ve worked with diverse industries to diagnose operational bottlenecks, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity and cost performance. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution: developing practical frameworks that align people, processes, and technology to achieve business goals. Whether leading a factory floor transformation, optimizing supply chain strategies, or guiding clients through strategic change, my focus remains the same—create value, elevate performance, and enable teams to excel. I’m passionate about sharing insights with the broader community and enjoy speaking, writing, and mentoring professionals in the manufacturing and quality space. Outside of work, I’m engaged in community activities and always exploring ways to give back.
Experience
President
Strategic Manufacturing Solutions, Llc
Nov 2023 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Education
University of Michigan
Master of Science - MS, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Ppap
- Spc
- Apqp
- Supplier Quality
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Dmaic
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Ts16949
- Six Sigma
- Fmea
- 5s
- Value Stream Mapping
- Iso/Ts 16949
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Dfmea
- Gd&T
- Kaizen
- Root Cause Analysis
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