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Collin Seigle

DeWitt,MI

Summary

Seeking a career opportunity with an organization where manufacturing and sales experience, as well as continue to prove myself as a leader in developing systems and processes when production issues are challenged. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuous Improvement / Launch Manager

Detroit Automotive Technology
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Successfully launched 2 GM component programs with combined annual revenue of $31+ MM, meeting strict timelines and budget constraints
  • Implemented over $1MM in cost-cutting measures, including supplier Long Term Agreements and Vendor Managed Inventory programs, resulting in significant savings.
  • Applied lean manufacturing techniques to streamline production processes and eliminate waste, achieving 80% reduction in company's waste disposal cost.
  • Utilized Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement and enhance quality and efficiency
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive communication, problem-solving, and project success.
  • Managed end-to-end product launches, ensuring timely delivery and seamless integration across all channels.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying and eliminating redundancies in product launch process, and optimizing resource utilization.

Manufacturing Manager / Materials Manager

Detroit Automotive Technology
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led Manufacturing Operations and Materials Department for Tier 1 Automotive supplier with 3-shift production facility and 200+ associates
  • Transformed production operations from the mandatory 7-day per week 24-hour schedule to 5 days with limited Saturday Production
  • Successfully navigated the 2023 UAW Strike and decreased freight costs by over 30% through strategic initiatives
  • Reconfigured schedules and safety stock, reducing tool changes by 40% and increasing production line time by 12%.
  • Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.

Operation Manager

Great Lakes Property Services
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Built company from Startup to Private Equity Sale in 3.5 years Gross Revenues 2020 - $350k, 2021 - $1.2MM, 2022 - $2.8MM, 2023 - $4.9MM
  • Delivered 15% to 25% EBIDTA performance while scaling the business from start-up to eventual sale.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on time and within financial constraints.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Production Manager – Specialty Vehicle

Spartan Motors
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Reported weekly KPIs to Senior Management along with business units' Profit and Loss Statements
  • Managed 130+ associates for Production, Repair, Rework, Finish Areas, Paint, and Fabrication areas
  • Managed a $75MM FedEx vehicle contract finished 4 weeks ahead of schedule and 26% labor savings
  • Managed $32.5MM Pepsi Co vehicle contract finished 2 weeks ahead of schedule and 12% labor savings
  • Managed Indirect reports of Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, and Materials
  • Instrumental in securing a $40MM multi-year contract assembly agreement
  • Created multiple savings including Reusable packaging, Supplier controls, and Inventory controls
  • Launched a 50,000 sq ft Prototype vehicle production area 15% under budget and 30 days ahead of schedule
  • KPIs during tenure 100% OTD, 0 Safety Incidents resulting in lost time, EBITDA > 15%

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Spartan Motors
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Work with manufacturing to control all cost factors of the business
  • Created a system to control inventory and decrease costs
  • Implements cost savings of $2.6MM on a $214MM production contract
  • Worked with the custom vehicle division to create standards and operational improvements to reduce overall production hours
  • Value stream mapped the entire Emergency Response business, resulting in identifying over $3.7MM in waste per year.
  • Interfaced with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high-quality and productive processes.
  • Facilitated cross-functional projects created to analyze and design sequences of operations and workflow to improve execution.
  • Executed continuous improvement programs and employed lean tools and methodologies.

Quality Manager

Spartan Motors
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Successfully led a 2-day onsite USPS Quality Systems Audit resulting in Above Average Score
  • .Created quality system for truck body manufacturing facility
  • Managed quality department team and support team
  • Tracked and reported quality issues including defects per unit, first-pass yield, and customer issues
  • Worked with manufacturing team to eliminate defects through standardization and controls from 12% First Pass Yield to 98% First Pass Yield
  • Increased On Time Delivery (OTD) for USPS customer contracts from 25% to 85%+ and continued on upward trend after departure.

Team Leader Manufacturing Finish and Shipping

Spartan Motors
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed a team of 15+ associates for Repair, Rework, and Finish Areas
  • Consistently deliver quality products under quoted labor hours
  • Created multiple savings including Reusable packaging, supplier controls, and inventory controls
  • Developed Ad-Hoc rework operation for DHL/FedEx production issues

Operation Manager

Seigle Development
12.2008 - 11.2016
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed a team of 15+ associates for Maintenance, Construction, and Finance
  • Maintained 95.5% multi-year occupancy rate over 50+ properties
  • Worked closely with vendors including attorneys, contractors, builders, city/county registrars, lending institutions, and clients to achieve business goals.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
06.2025

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MASTER OF SCIENCE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP | WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
06.2019

BS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Product Launches
  • Timeline Management
  • Technical knowledge
  • Fiscal Management
  • Employee Development
  • Business Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Budget Management
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Process Improvement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Continuous Improvement / Launch Manager - Detroit Automotive Technology
12.2023 - 05.2024
Manufacturing Manager / Materials Manager - Detroit Automotive Technology
05.2023 - 12.2023
Operation Manager - Great Lakes Property Services
02.2020 - 08.2023
Production Manager – Specialty Vehicle - Spartan Motors
04.2019 - 02.2020
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Spartan Motors
09.2018 - 04.2019
Quality Manager - Spartan Motors
07.2018 - 09.2018
Team Leader Manufacturing Finish and Shipping - Spartan Motors
09.2016 - 07.2018
Operation Manager - Seigle Development
12.2008 - 11.2016
Western Governors University - MBA, Business Management
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Business Management

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