JEREMY CARMACK

47041 Manhattan Circle Novi, Michigan 48374

931.260.6668 jc75c3b4@westpost.net
SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Project Management / Operational Efficiency / Quality Assurance / Customer Satis
faction
CORE COMPETENCIES
New Business Development
Strategic Planning
Genchi Genbutsu
TPS/Lean Manufacturing
Kaizan
Change Management
Team Leadership & Motivation
Network Administration & Software Development
CAD
Needs Assessment
Budget Administration
Procurement & Purchasing
Assembly Automation
PPap
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Distribution & Logistics
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Resource Utilization
Foreign Relations
International Business
Profit-driven senior management professional with a strong technological backgro
und, delivering high-yield profits and cost reductions across a variety of indus
tries. Deliver expertise in high-quality operations management, employee supervi
sion, quality control, safety, and vendor selection. Proven track record of cons
istent contributions to increased production, quality improvements, cost effecti
veness, and profitability. Recognized for using strong technical and interperson
al skills to enhance organizational efficiencies and profits. Strong leader and
team builder, skilled in cross-functional collaboration with all operating depar
tments, empowering employees by holding them to a benchmark and motivating them
to achieve success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOYOTA BOSHOKU AMERICA, INC., Novi, Michigan 2007-Present
Tier 1 automotive supplier to Lexus, Toyota, Paccar, and General Motors with fac
ilities in 23 countries, employing over 7,000.
TRIM MASTERS, INC., Harrodsburg, Kentucky (Acquired by Toyota Boshoku) 2005-2007
Senior Project Engineer
Design Engineer
Lead the daily management of the Toyota Interiors Department, directing a team o
f 6 high-caliber professionals and providing direct oversight for the design of
interior vehicle components to address major and minor vehicle design changes in
volving door panels, armrests, headliners, carpet and floor systems, and energy
absorption pads, within a high-volume production environment. Disseminate custom
er's design/appearance requirements, spearheading each phase of projects and act
ing as liaison between the manufacturing facility and the customers. Manage desi
gn changes across all departments to ensure a quality product that meets custome
r expectations.
Perform as Engineering Program Manager for select project design changes, includ
ing the Toyota Venza and the Toyota Camry, ensuring all targets are met. Manage
the performance of all department heads, including sales, purchasing, cost plann
ing, production engineering, plant quality, and plant manufacturing. Document an
d maintain program open issues matrix through facilitating meetings with interna
l and external departments to plan countermeasures and schedule implementation t
o meet program deadlines. Provide detail direction to precisely evaluate and eli
minate issues to ensure smooth program launch.
Accomplishments:
* Played key role in the transfer and management of Trim Masters to Toyota Bosho
ku, acting as change agent for a smooth transition to the larger facility and gu
iding Toyota Boshoku employees in the new processes. Major player in the creatio
n of the new Toyota Interior Department establishing policies and procedures. In
corporated the more efficient documentation and routing processes established at
Trim Masters.
* Led the successful launch of multiple major and minor model changes for the To
yota Tundra, Toyota Sequioa, Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander, and Toyota Avalon.
* Sourced a local trim supplier and performed rigorous value engineering and val
ue added testing to eliminate the costs of a Japanese supplier. As a result, pro
fits are on track to increase by $1.2 million annually.
* Reduced labor costs and improved quality output through the development of pro
duct designs that allowed total robotic assembly cells requiring minimal operato
r contact.
* Evaluate each project to determine its viability within a manufacturing and co
st standpoint and develop, test, and implement changes to meet customer expectat
ions.
JEREMY CARMACK
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CASH EXPRESS, Cookeville, Tennessee 1999-2005
Senior Systems Manager
Led the maintenance and integration of computer systems, networks, and databases
for 148 stores including the corporate office and created, implemented, and man
aged the corporate proprietary computer programs. Scope of responsibility includ
ed the analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of issues related to the systems
and developed rapid and cost efficient solutions. Provided IT roadmap to suppor
t future growth and managed the purchasing of all electronic hardware. Created i
llustrated user manuals to facilitate training on the equipment and software.
* Reduced electronic purchasing costs 40% by utilizing standardized and refurbis
hed equipment.
* Spearheaded the installation of corporate security measures which eliminated t
he need for a supplier.
* Streamlined operational procedures which increased productivity and improved e
fficiencies.
D.L. TECHNOLOGIES, Cookeville, Tennessee 1997-1999
Production Manager Assistant
Oversaw and prioritized work schedules and delegated assignments. Created, imple
mented, and managed new programs and planned strategies to meet future productio
n requirements.
* Fully automated the production line from a completely manual operation, decrea
sing costs, improving quality, and increasing profits.
STAR TOOL & DIE, Dayton, Ohio 1996
Shop Maintenance
* Assisted in the production and repair of press dies and fixtures. Developed ne
w systems that increased productivity and work quality.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, Tennessee
Masters in Business Administration (2007)
Concentration in Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Minor: Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, Lexington, Kentucky
Masters in Business Administration (2007)
Concentration in Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AFFILIATIONS
Society of Manufacturing Engineers * Leadership Scholarship Awards (4 consecut
ive years) * Kappa Sigma President, Treasurer, Secretary, Brother of the Year
and Pledge of the Year * Jaycees Local Director and Treasurer
Executive Committee Member * American Foundry Society (AFS) Scholarship Recipien
t
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Macro Writing
Catia V5
Newton Client/Web
IBM Lotus Notes 8.5
SmartTeam
Gantt Project
Microsoft Windows Installation/Hardware Driver Installation