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JAMES ALBRECHT
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JAMES ALBRECHT

Simpsonville,USA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Director, Central Technical ServicesQuality Improvement ConsultantR&D Process ConsultantWarehouse and Logistics ConsultantManufacturing Excellence Consultant

Work Type

ConsultingPart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Simpsonville, USA, USLouisville, KY
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$100000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Global Automotive Engineering / Director of Process Development / Director of Lean Enterprise

Littelfuse, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: $2.4 Billion Sales
  • Updated global product development processes providing high reliability of the design and launch processes for automotive circuit protection products.
  • July 2019 – Oct. 2019 – Lampertheim, Germany leadership engagement and development project
  • Jan 2019 – Feb 2019 – Lipa City, Philippines – Successful Reed switch quality improvement project
  • Feb 2019 – May 2019 – Drove Leadership alignment and strategy project – also solved a major quality issue
  • Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 – Led Kaunas Lithuania operation, identified next site leader, and reorganized for success
  • Apr 2014 – July 2014 – Piedras Negras, Mexico - Drove leadership engagement, changes, and major safety and process improvements
  • Global Lean Lead for Semiconductor Business Unit achieving
  • July 2024 – Feb 2025 – Led semiconductor fab acquisition risk management in Dortmund, Germany
  • Drove significant yield improvements (USA, Lithuania, Germany, Mexico, and China) with Lean, Six-sigma, and Quality processes

Lead Quality, PSDS (Electrical Systems) Reliability, and Durability for GMNA

General Motors
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Led quality, reliability and durability improvements for 100% General Motors North American Business by building teamwork focused on data, timely strategic quality actions, and implementation accountability.

Director, Central Technical Services

Electro-Motive Diesels Inc. / Caterpillar
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Built a strong Operations and Engineering Culture focused on Customer satisfaction and teamwork.
  • Global customers increased orders due to the improvements! Improved all engineering, manufacturing, and manufacturing central services (design, quality, materials engineering, document control, skilled trades, manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, and materials management). Improved OSHA IFR rate by 86%
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Reduced maintenance operating costs by $6 million over previous year
  • Reduced inventory levels by more than 25% (~$200 million)
  • Improved operational efficiency by 20% ($10.3 million / year)
  • Reduced scrap by over $5 million / year

V.P. of Operations

Metal Sales Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: (Family Owned Business)
  • Lean leadership, manufacturing technology, quality improvement, on time shipment improvements. Achieved process standardization and kaizen events in all 19 facilities.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
  • Safety results (IFR) improved by 75%
  • On time delivery improved 85%
  • Overtime reduced by >50%

Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Director

General Motors / Delphi / Packard Electric
01.1990 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: $5.9 billion division
  • Managed global P&L for product and manufacturing engineering organization of 500 engineers and technicians ($1.3 billion business unit, $86 million R&D budget).
  • Drove new product design and implementation time down by 60%
  • Implemented common global precision design processes and common data processes.
  • QS-9000, TS-16949, and ISO 14001 achieved in global engineering organization, achieving full certifications in China, Korea, Germany, USA, Mexico, Poland, Austria, and Brazil.
  • Profit improvements from operations resulted in >$100 million savings / year
  • Improved quality results by 90% saving >$11 million / year
  • On-time delivery performance improved by 93%
  • Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
  • Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering

Youngstown State University

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Nebraska

Skills

  • Customer service expertise
  • Supplier performance enhancement
  • Quality management tools
  • Leadership coaching
  • EHS compliance management
  • DFFS implementation expert
  • Toyota production methodology knowledge
  • Total quality management
  • Process optimization knowledge
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Lean engineering practices
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Resource allocation coordination
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Strategic team engagement
  • Talent acquisition and retention
  • Leadership coaching
  • Forward-thinking management
  • Effective relationship management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Staff development
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Engaged workforce for on-time, on-cost, and quality targets
  • Led operational and R&D leadership growth
  • Rebuilt manufacturing operations
  • Improved OSHA IFR rate by 86%
  • Reduced maintenance operating costs
  • Significantly improved employee engagement
  • Reduced scrap
  • Lean leadership and manufacturing technology
  • Rolled out Lean six-sigma methodologies
  • Managed global P&L for product and manufacturing engineering organization
  • Drove new product design and implementation time down
  • Implemented common global precision design processes
  • Achieved QS-9000, TS-16949, and ISO 14001 certifications

Certification

  • Six-Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Certification
  • Professional Manager

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Conversational Inlingua

Timeline

Director Global Automotive Engineering / Director of Process Development / Director of Lean Enterprise

Littelfuse, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2025

Lead Quality, PSDS (Electrical Systems) Reliability, and Durability for GMNA

General Motors
01.2013 - 01.2014

Director, Central Technical Services

Electro-Motive Diesels Inc. / Caterpillar
01.2008 - 01.2012

V.P. of Operations

Metal Sales Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2007

Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Director

General Motors / Delphi / Packard Electric
01.1990 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Nebraska

Master of Science - Engineering

Youngstown State University

SUMMARY

Leadership development, Strategy development and deployment, Safety and security, Technology and process improvement, Automotive, Locomotive, Electronics, Semi-conductors, Precision machined, Stamped, Roll formed, Welded, Molded components, Semiconductor fab and assembly, Process improvements, Increasing profits through customer design service, Technology development, Quality improvement, Lead time improvement, Growing and expanding markets, Waste reduction

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