Daniel Hodgins
Linden
Summary
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
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Quality Manager
Dana
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the implementation of launch quality requirements for a new plant in North America, including APQP requirements for General Motors
- Hired and trained quality engineers for the facility, and supported training of key plant team members during launch phase
- Managed daily scrap reporting in production, including analysis & tracking corrective actions to improve performance
- Daily communications with the customer to track corrective actions and launch quality requirements
Quality Consultant (Contractor)
Dana
05.2023 - 02.2024
- On-site technical support at several Dana facilities including Ft. Wayne, Warren, and Henderson plants driving shop floor improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies
- Activities include technical skills development in root cause analysis & problem-solving methodologies including 3 legged/5 why and Global 8D reporting
- Deployment of daily management tools using Gemba approach and establishing supervisor and quality routines to improve daily performance
Launch Quality Director
Faurecia
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for implementation of launch PPAP requirements for plants in North America
- Managed a team of 5 advanced quality engineers for new programs
- Successful achievement of PPAP requirements and program work package deliverables as defined in the corporate Program Management System
- Responsible for managing Quality Functional Milestones including divisional approval responsibilities for North America perimeter
- Successfully launched a new seating program for the new electric vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen in Chattanooga, TN.
General Manager
Faurecia
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for the industrialization and launch of a new Just-In-Time (JIT) seating facility supplying Stellantis Warren Assembly Plant, including responsibility for an adjacent frame assembly plant supplying the JIT plant
- Management of the plant operating budget, as well as capital expenditures to support launch & operational improvements
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Responsible for reporting Key Performance Indicators weekly to senior leadership team
- Daily communications with the customer during launch
Plant Manager
Faurecia
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for all facets of operations in a Just-In-Time (JIT) seating facility supplying General Motors Wentzville Truck Assembly Plant
- Implemented daily labor flex strategy and Hoshin activities to consolidate assembly processes and reduce headcount
- Drove the plant management team in the identification & implementation of VA/VE activities, to improve the plant P&L performance
- Effectively negotiated a new CBA with local union representatives for the next 3 years
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs
Plant Manager
Faurecia
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Responsible for all facets of operations in a Just-In-Time (JIT) seating facility supplying General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
- Managed daily labor flex to reduce costs and Hoshin activities to consolidate rework and reduce scrap
- Drove the plant management team in the identification & implementation of VA/VE activities, to improve the plant P&L performance
- Successfully managed the closure of the facility with no impact on customer quality & delivery performance, including the achievement of activities under division budget requirements
Customer Quality Director
Faurecia
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Responsible for corporate quality activities affecting ongoing production and new product launches
- Management of corporate quality indicators, including monthly reporting to senior management team
- Presentation of corrective & preventive actions for customer quality issues
- Ensure customer-specific requirements are known and applied at production facilities in North America
- Provide leadership and support for Plant Quality Managers at production facilities within defined perimeter
Plant Manager
Faurecia
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Responsible for all facets of operations in a Just-In-Time (JIT) seating facility supplying General Motors Orion Assembly Plant
- Managed plant activities to achieve operating budget each semester, as well as capital expenditures to support operational improvements
- Implemented use of Key Performance Indicators to drive improvement actions including direct labor flex and scrap reduction
- Successfully managed the closure of the facility, ensuring relocation of key employees and achieving plant activities within budget requirements
Quality Manager
Faurecia
11.2003 - 10.2007
- Responsible for hiring and training entire staff of quality personnel for a new JIT seating facility
- Development and implementation of quality system requirements in accordance with TS 16949 standard
- Established and monitored plant quality performance indicators, including month-end reporting and continuous improvement activities
- Communications with customers and suppliers on a regular basis
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures
Quality Manager
Faurecia
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Responsible for all quality activities affecting ongoing production and new product launches
- Deployed internal auditing program for the effectiveness of the Quality Management System per QS 9000 requirements
- Management of corporate quality indicators, including monthly reporting to senior management team
- Implementation of corporate Quality System Efficiency principles, to reduce scrap/rework, and promote operator awareness of quality criteria and defect prevention
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab
Quality Manager
Faurecia
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Coordination of all Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for new product launches
- Managed the internal auditing program for the effective implementation of the Quality Management System
- Responsible for the effective deployment of global supplier quality assurance requirements in North America
- Coordination of all supplier assessment activities during product development
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures
Senior Quality Engineer
Faurecia
06.1999 - 05.2001
- Responsible for APQP activities during product development
- Communications with customers and suppliers on a regular basis
- Coordination of all quality and reliability disciplines with the product development team
- Development and implementation of Design Verification Plan activities during product development
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors
Quality Manager
Keykert USA
06.1998 - 05.1999
- A leading provider of door latching systems for the automotive industry worldwide
- Coordination of all quality assurance activities for new product launches
- Responsible for the effective implementation of the Quality Management System
- Coordination of internal auditing procedures
- Successful completion of QS 9000 certification
Quality Engineer
Keykert USA
10.1997 - 05.1998
- Preparation and submission of all required documentation for the Production Part Approval Process
- Communications with customers and suppliers on a regular basis
- Coordination of engineering changes affecting manufacturing operations
- Responsible for hiring and training quality assurance personnel during start-up of plant operations
Quality Engineer
Varity Kelsey-Hayes
07.1996 - 09.1997
- A leading organization in the development, design, and manufacture of anti-lock braking systems for the automotive industry worldwide
- Coordination and implementation of quality systems requirements
- Communication with customers and suppliers on a regular basis
- Preparation and submission of all required documentation for PPAP prior to engineering changes and new part releases
Production Supervisor
Varity Kelsey-Hayes
11.1994 - 06.1996
- Coordination of all activities affecting manufacturing operations daily
- Implementation of constraint management techniques to improve production processes
- Implementation of quality system requirements, resulting in successful registration for QS 9000
- Technical supervision of union workforce
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Management Strategy and Control
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-1989
Skills
- Analytical mindset
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operation Monitoring
- Supplier quality management
Timeline
Plant Quality Manager
Dana
03.2024 - 10.2024
Quality Consultant (Contractor)
Dana
05.2023 - 02.2024
Launch Quality Director
Faurecia
10.2021 - 04.2023
General Manager
Faurecia
06.2021 - 09.2021
Plant Manager
Faurecia
11.2020 - 05.2021
Plant Manager
Faurecia
10.2016 - 10.2020
Customer Quality Director
Faurecia
06.2010 - 09.2016
Plant Manager
Faurecia
11.2007 - 05.2010
Quality Manager
Faurecia
11.2003 - 10.2007
Quality Manager
Faurecia
09.2002 - 10.2003
Quality Manager
Faurecia
06.2001 - 08.2002
Senior Quality Engineer
Faurecia
06.1999 - 05.2001
Quality Manager
Keykert USA
06.1998 - 05.1999
Quality Engineer
Keykert USA
10.1997 - 05.1998
Quality Engineer
Varity Kelsey-Hayes
07.1996 - 09.1997
Production Supervisor
Varity Kelsey-Hayes
11.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Management Strategy and Control
Eastern Michigan University
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