Austin Wyngarden
Sparta,MI
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Consultant
Spectrum Management Solutions
Holton, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Experienced management consultant specializing in the automotive production sector. Proven track record in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
- Expertise in supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and quality control systems.
- Adept at implementing digital transformation, integrating new technologies, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Strong ability to analyze production workflows, recommend process improvements, and support strategic decision-making to enhance product quality and profitability.
- Skilled in guiding automotive manufacturers through sustainable practices and innovation in product design and production processes.
Senior Technician/Supervisor
LG Energy Solutions Inc.
Holland, MI
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily operations in electric vehicle (EV) production, ensuring alignment with quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
- Managed a team of 4 technicians and roughly 25 assembly workers in battery module assembly.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot EV-specific manufacturing issues, including battery integration.
- Implemented lean manufacturing practices and supported continuous improvement initiatives to optimize EV production flow and reduce cycle times.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, downtime, and defect rates; provided detailed reports to plant leadership.
- Ensured compliance with industry-specific safety standards, particularly around high-voltage systems and hazardous materials handling.
- Led cross-functional training programs to upskill staff on new EV technologies and processes.
Owner/Manager
All States Construction
Holland, MI
01.2010 - 08.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Collaborated with teams to prepare building sites and transport Modular/ Mobile homes (ranging from Indiana to North Dakota).
- Interior finishing including, drywall, carpet installation, door installation, fixture instillation, and painting.
Education
High school diploma -
Jenison High School
Jenison, MI05-2009
No Degree - Business Administration
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MISkills
- Drywall
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Warehouse Management
- Management
- Assembly
- Lean manufacturing
- Management Consulting
- Process Improvement
- Lean
- Manufacturing
- 5S
- Project Management
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Management Consultant
Spectrum Management Solutions
08.2021 - Current
Senior Technician/Supervisor
LG Energy Solutions Inc.
10.2018 - 08.2021
Owner/Manager
All States Construction
01.2010 - 08.2018
High school diploma -
Jenison High School
No Degree - Business Administration
Muskegon Community College