Adam Forrest
Peachtree City,GA
Summary
Team-oriented leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve business goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Manager
Panasonic Automotive Systems of America
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for Stellantis In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) programs, Waymo IVI programs, from quote through development and into production.
- Monitor team performance for roadblocks and escalation when necessary.
- Lead team in pursuing/winning $2B project.
- Currently managing >$2B book of business.
Program/Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
06.1998 - 09.2015
- Transferred intra-company (2007) based on a proven record for successful execution of plant/product launch activities
- Complete responsibility for delivering $60M investment including facility, equipment, and product for a JIS assembly operation
- Reporting to VP of Business Unit.
Program Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
10.2004 - 10.2007
- Responsible for Program Management deliverables for new Nissan Altima seating program from development to product launch in two locations, MS & AL
- Responsible for delivering critical path milestones including, product development, supplier sourcing, tool kick-off, through to hand-off of program to manufacturing plant
- Followed program into production managing product change while focusing on VA/VE and cost improvement implementation.
Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
11.2001 - 10.2004
- Responsible for successfully launching production plant deliverables of new seating program for Land Rover LR3 and Range Rover Sport vehicles
- Successfully managed plant equipment/facilities readiness and achievement of pre-production builds to schedule
- Developed, tracked and managed within $4M Launch Budget
- Lead all members of Launch Team (Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Human Resources) from hire to start of production.
Production Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
12.1999 - 11.2001
- Managed all aspects of a three-shift JIT facility producing Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator seat systems with annual sales of $300M
- Key measurebles included: safety, internal/external quality, productivity, scrap, VAVE efforts, cost, and maintained Q1 and QS 9000 certification
- Direct reports included 3 shift superintendents, 15 supervisors, and 400 UAW operators
- All support teams were indirect reports.
Project Launch Coordinator
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
05.1999 - 12.1999
- Responsible for new content launch of Ford Expedition 2nd row captain seats, Lincoln Navigator climate controlled seating, and integrated 1st row Side Air Bags
- Facilitated plant layout change, equipment needs analysis, and process flow changes required to accommodate new parts content
- Responsible for successfully organizing and implementing operator training program across three crews
- Successfully launched both products in a compressed timeframe (8 weeks) and with zero customer rejects.
Shift Superintendent
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
06.1998 - 05.1999
- Accountable for shift safety, internal and external quality concerns, first run capability, manufacturing cost metrics, and overall budget attainment in a JIT seat building environment
- Direct reports included (1) lead supervisor, (5) front line supervisors, and (135) UAW operators
- Indirect reports included customer liaison, materials, human resources, quality supervisors and technicians
- Customer contact for all quality and delivery issues
- Successfully lead the production launch of the Lincoln LS seating program with zero customer rejects.
Production Supervision
Guardian Industries Inc. – Glass Manufacturing Plant
04.1997 - 06.1998
Production Supervision
General Motors Service Parts Operations
11.1994 - 04.1997
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Wayne State University
12.1996
BBA - Accounting Major
University of Michigan-Flint
04.1992
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Financial Acumen
- Performance Management
- Effective Communication
- Delegation Skills
- Project Management
- Good Judgment
Timeline
Group Manager
Panasonic Automotive Systems of America
10.2015 - Current
Program Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
10.2004 - 10.2007
Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
11.2001 - 10.2004
Production Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
12.1999 - 11.2001
Project Launch Coordinator
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
05.1999 - 12.1999
Program/Launch Manager
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
06.1998 - 09.2015
Shift Superintendent
Johnson Controls Inc. – Automotive Experience
06.1998 - 05.1999
Production Supervision
Guardian Industries Inc. – Glass Manufacturing Plant
04.1997 - 06.1998
Production Supervision
General Motors Service Parts Operations
11.1994 - 04.1997
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Wayne State University
BBA - Accounting Major
University of Michigan-Flint
Similar Profiles
Shonda FinneyShonda Finney
Finance Supervisor at Panasonic Automotive System of AmericaFinance Supervisor at Panasonic Automotive System of America
CHELSEA REDFOXCHELSEA REDFOX
Learning and Development at Panasonic Automotive SystemsLearning and Development at Panasonic Automotive Systems
Evangelina Laura Benavides GarzaEvangelina Laura Benavides Garza
Cost Accounting Manager at Panasonic Automotive Systems De Mexico, SA De CVCost Accounting Manager at Panasonic Automotive Systems De Mexico, SA De CV