Harry J. White Jr
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
High energy large-scale leader with over 27 years of a proven track record, leading people, processes, and technologies. Accomplished in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, New Model Vehicle Launch, Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain. Numerous vehicle launches, manufacturing process deployments, and lean system implementations including plant startups at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, Volkswagen Group Of America, and Volvo Cars USA. Achieve sustainable results through creativity, associate engagement strategies, employee development, strategic planning, and vision mission setting. A passion for delivering improvements in the people, process, product, and operations space.
Diligent Director with a proven track record in optimizing operational efficiencies and leading cross-functional teams to success. Successfully implemented key process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced costs. Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and resource management.
Operations professional with a comprehensive background in streamlining processes and driving operational excellence. Known for fostering a collaborative team environment and consistently achieving organizational objectives. Reliable and adaptable, bringing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to the table.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operation Manager
AMAZON - GEN11 AR SORTABLE
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for meeting customer promise ensuring standards to drive techniques for continuous improvement, cost initiatives, and world-class throughput at the lowest cost
- Forecasting labor requirements through capacity planning and budgetary accuracy, as well as end-to-end supply chain planning
- Built strong team culture for 20 Salaried Members and 1250 Hourly Associates, in Inbound, Count, Amnesty, & Pick
- Lead a cross-functional leadership team that created and wrote the standard to eliminate Decant Starve Time
- Launched and Lead Undeliverable Reclaim Process during PEAK and became AR Network SME, saving $2M
- Increased building fullness from 65% to 78% during Prime through an internal workflow improvement Kaizen
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
Director of BIW & Vehicle Assembly North America
VOLVO CARS US
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Lead 84 Salaried Team Members, and 1885 Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Engineering Team Members
- Launched the 2018 S60 Sedan & 2022 XC 90 Battery Electric SUV - responsible for strategic planning, launch, and Integration
- Hiring teams from the ground up, developed and trained a Greenfield start-up, and developed Shop Floor Visual Management System
- Responsible for a $40M Budget during Equipment Installation, $5M per month Operating Budget
- Responsible for the Supplier Quality, Procurement, and launch of a world-class Battery Plant/facility
Director of Body Construction
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Led 58 salaried Team Members, and 457 Production, Quality, and Maintenance Team Members
- Launched 2017 Volkswagen Atlas from prototype, pre-series, and o-series through SOP, with Cost savings of $1.5M (overhead budget)
- Responsible for strategic planning and implementation of the Passat GP integration
- Instrumental in hiring, developing, and training cohesive staff during a Brown Field startup
- Responsible for Site General Stores, Commodities, and Non-Inventory Purchasing
Senior Manager of Body Production & Maintenance
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Coached 4 Assistant Managers, 24 Supervisors, and 350 Production Team Members
- Increased Operational Availability from 85% to 92%, improved Direct Run from 95% to 98% and reduced safety incidents by 2%
- Achieved 95% employee feedback satisfaction score, implemented quality loop strategy thereby reducing quality score from 1.5 to 1.3 target, introduced the Autonomous Maintenance program which led to an 18% increase in uptime
- Developed Shop Floor Visual Management System, reduced ramp-up curve by 4 weeks, and pulled ahead start of production
Power Train Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed 3 Assistant Managers, 1 Group Leader, and an Engine Support Team, built out the Six (6) Cylinder Lambda Engine
- Managed equipment removal, equipment re-install, and retooling for the Nu 1.8 four 4-cylinder Engine
- Conducted all P1 Trials and hiring for the new plant
Body In White Production Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2007 - 12.2010
Body In White Engineering Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2005 - 12.2007
Body In White Assistant Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2003 - 12.2005
Body Construction Group Leader
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING Indiana
05.2002 - 12.2003
Delphi Automotive Systems
10.1997 - 04.2002
Coca-Cola Enterprises
02.1996 - 10.1997
Infantry Officer
United States Army
12.1991 - 01.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Industrial Engineering Technology
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
South Carolina12.1991
Master of Science - Administration
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
05.2025
Skills
- Operation Management
- Budgetary Management
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Operational Excellence
- People Leadership
- Dimensional Accuracy
- Process Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Development
- Production Execution
- Career Development
- CNC Machining
- Stamping
- Robotic Arc Welding
- Operations management
- Productivity improvement
- KPI reporting
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 42 staff members.
- Achieved 8% increased Cost Improvements YOY through effectively helping with Automated Station Assignments Tools across the Site.
Certification
- Toyota Production Systems Degree
- Six Sigma White Belt
- Value Stream Mapping
- Fanuc Spot Tool and Dispense Tool Certification
- ISO 9001 /IATF 16949 / ISO 14001
Affiliations
- United Way Board Member
- American Red Cross Board Member
- Diversity Equality and Inclusion Champion
- Trident Tech Advance Manufacturing Board Member
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
- National Society of Black Engineers
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Operation Manager
AMAZON - GEN11 AR SORTABLE
01.2022 - Current
Director of BIW & Vehicle Assembly North America
VOLVO CARS US
10.2017 - 01.2022
Director of Body Construction
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
01.2016 - 10.2017
Senior Manager of Body Production & Maintenance
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
04.2012 - 12.2016
Power Train Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2010 - 01.2012
Body In White Production Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2007 - 12.2010
Body In White Engineering Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2005 - 12.2007
Body In White Assistant Manager
HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA LLC
12.2003 - 12.2005
Body Construction Group Leader
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING Indiana
05.2002 - 12.2003
Delphi Automotive Systems
10.1997 - 04.2002
Coca-Cola Enterprises
02.1996 - 10.1997
Infantry Officer
United States Army
12.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, Industrial Engineering Technology
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Administration
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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