Romolo Maura Jr
Waterford,MI
Summary
An accomplished and business savvy professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value directing manufacturing operations and quality system implementation in high-growth environments, including ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 registration. Skilled in enhancing operational strategies, innovating new processes, and managing overall plant functionality to maximize productivity and efficiency while reducing costs and achieving production goals across the automobile industry. Excels in continually improving internal processes and procedures to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure seamless operations. Articulate communicator with exceptional mentoring skills in transforming a low-performing team to a high-caliber workforce coupled with proven abilities to work with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
PAINT LAUNCH MANAGER
GENERAL MOTORS
Detroit, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: General Motors is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
- Responsible for all launch related activities within the Paint shop at GM Factory Zero EV Manufacturing Plant
- Launched 8 different production models across 5 different vehicle platforms
- Directed all Launch activities in the areas of Cost, Safety, Quality, Environment and schedule adherence
- General Motors is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
Paint Operations Manager
PLASMAN
Greer, SC
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Plasman Motors is a Tier 1 Automobile Supplier
- Oversaw all new product/process initiation, production process validation, and new launch activities for the Plasman Paint department
- Successfully directed new model launches for 3 automotive OEM customers - BMW, VW and Volvo
- Member of Plant Senior Leadership Team
- Plasman Motors is a Tier 1 Automobile Supplier
Engineering Manager Paint Production
KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA
West Point, GA
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: KIA Motors is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
- Oversaw all new product/process initiation, production process validation, and new launch activities for the KMMG Paint Center
- Spearheaded introduction of 3 new production models for the KMMG Paint Center - 2021 Optima K5 and 2021 Sorrento and 2022 Sportage
- Integral in directing successful introduction of 5 new Production colors for the 2021 Model year
- Established standardized Paint Process Control and Validation Procedures while serving as a technical Lead for all engineering investment projects
- Coached and Mentored 9 Engineering Specialists in Automotive Paint Processing
- Conceptualized, developed, and executed cross-training and mentoring programs to develop a well-rounded cross-functional engineering team
- KIA Motors is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
Process Improvement Manager
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOTIVE
Toledo, OH
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Fiat Chrysler Automotive is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
- Directed overall quality, production process validation, and compliance to corporate guidelines in the Toledo North Assembly Paint Center
- Spearheaded quality initiatives resulting in the Toledo North Assembly Paint Center being rated as the top Paint facility in FCA
- Orchestrated the development of the Jeep Cherokee vehicle without degradation in customer quality
- Facilitated the restructuring and retooling of the Toledo North Paint Facility to accommodate the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
- Integral in introducing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler while exceeding launch quality metrics
- Championed the implementation of the FCA Global staffing reorganization for the Toledo North Assembly Paint Center
- Fiat Chrysler Automotive is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
Operations Manager
HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL
Detroit, MI
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Houghton International is a Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
- Oversaw the daily management of employees, production scheduling, Quality of Product, Safety, and Cost Continual Improvement Initiatives
- Houghton International is a Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Plant Manager
HATCH STAMPING COMPANY
Chelsea, MI
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Hatch Stamping Company is an Automotive Stampings Supplier
- Directed day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning of Automotive Stamping facility that supplied components to both OEM manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers
- Spearheaded implementation of standardization and accountability across the organization
- Instrumental in reducing overtime costs by 60 % over the previous year by developing standardized work practices
- Hatch Stamping Company is an Automotive Stampings Supplier
Operations Manager
EBERSPAECHER EXHAUST TECHNOLOGIES OF AMERICA
Novi, MI
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Eberspaecher Exhaust Technologies of America is an Automotive Exhaust Supplier
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the plant production floor, Quality of product, Safety, Cost, and New Launch initiatives in a startup facility
- Directed execution of standardization and accountability across the organization
- Administered operations in implementation/certification of TS16949 quality standard
- Eberspaecher Exhaust Technologies of America is an Automotive Exhaust Supplier
Operations Manager
DETROIT MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Detroit, MI
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Detroit Manufacturing Systems is an Automotive Cockpit Supplier
- Responsible for the daily management of the plant production floor, Quality of product, Safety, Cost, and New Launch activities
- Instrumental in launching 5 New product lines to supply automotive cockpits for Ford Motor Company
- Engineered and introduced standardized manufacturing practices for both hourly and salary workforce
- Facilitated and established the development of company policies and procedures
- Detroit Manufacturing Systems is an Automotive Cockpit Supplier
Manufacturing Manager Paint Section
SUBARU OF INDIANA AUTOMOTIVE
Lafayette, IN
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Subaru of Indiana Automotive is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
- Directed Quality, Safety, Cost, TPM, and Model Launch activities in the SIA Paint Shop
- Accomplished 66% enhancement in Final Paint Quality by designing and implementing Paint Process Control Plan
- Subaru of Indiana Automotive is a Global Automobile Manufacturer
Technical Manager
POET BIOREFINING BINGHAM LAKE
Bingham Lake, MN
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: POET Biorefining is an Ethanol Manufacturer
- Oversaw Technical Operations, maintenance, and engineering activities for a 34 MGPY Ethanol Manufacturing facility
- POET Biorefining is an Ethanol Manufacturer
PRODUCTION MANAGER ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING OPERATIONS
MOLDED FIBERGLASS CORPORATION
Aberdeen, SD
01.2009 - 01.2010
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
Detroit, MI
01.1997 - 01.2009
MAINTENANCE/GLASS CHEMICAL COATING SHIFT SUPERVISOR
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES
Carleton, MI
01.1996 - 01.1997
PROCESS SPECIALIST
BETZ DEARBORN
Horsham, PA
01.1992 - 01.1996
Education
MS Engineering Management -
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS Chemical Engineering -
Michigan State University
Skills
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Consensus Building
- Individual Mentoring
- Motivation
- Manufacturing
- Quality KPIs
- Process Map Development
- Time-Sensitive Operational Turnarounds
- Process Improvement
- Cross Function Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Reward
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Quality Standards Development
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Outstanding Communications Skills
Timeline
PAINT LAUNCH MANAGER
GENERAL MOTORS
04.2023 - Current
Paint Operations Manager
PLASMAN
11.2022 - 04.2023
Engineering Manager Paint Production
KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GEORGIA
09.2019 - 11.2022
Process Improvement Manager
FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOTIVE
07.2016 - 09.2019
Operations Manager
HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL
01.2016 - 07.2016
Plant Manager
HATCH STAMPING COMPANY
03.2015 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
EBERSPAECHER EXHAUST TECHNOLOGIES OF AMERICA
07.2014 - 03.2015
Operations Manager
DETROIT MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
12.2012 - 07.2014
Manufacturing Manager Paint Section
SUBARU OF INDIANA AUTOMOTIVE
01.2012 - 09.2012
Technical Manager
POET BIOREFINING BINGHAM LAKE
10.2010 - 01.2012
PRODUCTION MANAGER ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING OPERATIONS
MOLDED FIBERGLASS CORPORATION
01.2009 - 01.2010
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
01.1997 - 01.2009
MAINTENANCE/GLASS CHEMICAL COATING SHIFT SUPERVISOR
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES
01.1996 - 01.1997
PROCESS SPECIALIST
BETZ DEARBORN
01.1992 - 01.1996
MS Engineering Management -
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS Chemical Engineering -
Michigan State University
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