HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CONSULTING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Lead of Supply Chain Compliance Strategies Director

With over 35 years of Global Supply Chain experience, Becky has worked with major automotive manufacturing and Tier One / Tier Two suppliers to identify opportunities and improve their operations. During an extensive assignment in Asia, Becky used her training to effectively improve both Greenfield and Brownfield facilities, while serving as a mentor to the Supply Chain personnel. As an experienced Lean and Supply Chain calibrator, she is able to identify issues and offer assistance in developing gap closure plans. Becky currently serves as a board member on the Greater Detroit chapter of APICS, and is a certified instructor in CSCP.

Job Titles:

• Founder
• Member of the Leadership Team
• President

With over 35 years of both Domestic and International manufacturing experience, Bill May has worked with industry giants like General Motors and Ford. Bill's extensive experience includes a variety of systems from assembly, machining, casting, injection molding, metal stamping, die manufacturing to advanced manufacturing techniques. Bill has helped numerous organizations: Reduce manufacturing costs Improve quality and performance Streamline operations Launch new product and plant facilities Navigate Supply Risk Management Negotiate Joint Ventures

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Lead of Automotive Manufacturing Strategies Director

Don Gauthier, of Murfreesboro, TN, possesses over 42 years of expertise in manufacturing operations, engineering, program launch, maintenance, quality, and facility management. He has worked with General Motors in multiple facilities and states throughout his career gaining valuable experiences in Foundries, Powertrain Engine Machining & Assembly, Vehicle Assembly, Stamping, Body Shop, Paint & Polymers. He utilizes his extensive knowledge in the following areas to maximize business results: Improve manufacturing operations throughput, uptime, quality, and system efficiency Problem-solving, constraint analysis & continuous improvement implementation Develop and implement standardization and process-driven systems New program launch/project management & budget development Lessons learned, benchmarking, knowledge transfer, coaching & teaching others Manpower allocation, utilization, team building & employee development

Job Titles:

• Member of the Leadership Team
• Lead of Aerospace & Defense Supplier Quality Management Strategies

With over 32 years of experience in an OEM automotive environment, Pat's focus is on achieving results through customer-oriented focus and team-based problem solving. He is a person who thrives in high-pressure and fast-paced situations, strives for positive results through the application of his product knowledge and troubleshooting abilities. He possesses expertise in program launch, quality management systems, automotive technology systems, and an aptitude for optimizing performance and motivating teams. In his experience Pat has managed and held oversight to numerous: Powertrain program engine/transmission launches for Ford, GM, FCA, Cummins and Mercury Marine OEM quality representatives in US, Canada, EU and Mexico for OEM engine and transmission plants. Ford Q1/GM BIQS for OEM suppliers, multiple plants. IATF16949/ISO9001 QMS systems. PPM and sort cost reductions. Purchasing and supply chain suppliers for Tier 1 and 2 companies.