Joseph Maltagliati
Auburn Hills
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the automotive industry, specializing in manufacturing operations, internal coordination, supply chain management, new model launches, and project execution. Proven expertise in lean manufacturing methodologies and a strong track record of implementing effective procedures to identify process weaknesses and drive cost-saving initiatives. Exceptional communication, analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and networking skills foster collaboration and enhance team performance. Committed to delivering results that align with organizational goals while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CoC Facilities & Equipment – NA Innovation Lead
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, Michigan
01.2022 - Current
- Teach, train and coach MLM teams on methods, processes, standards and workbooks for material flow, facilities, and equipment (F&E)
- Maintain workbooks based on Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Innovation
- Oversee launch material flow and F&E engineering.
- NA innovation lead for planning – investigating, tracking and implementing technology in assembly/stamping operations.
Workplace Integration Specialist
Chrysler Technical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Effectively lead, coached and developed managing all aspects of New Model Workplace Integration (WPI) to optimize workstations and/or kit cell layouts to reduce losses attributed to safety, unbalanced activities, quality/in-system damage and material display/packaging.
- Head Liaison for issue identification and bringing together the proper stakeholders to bring issues to closure, with an implementation plan to execute during new/model launch.
- Work and interact with cross-functional disciplines (Transportation, Packaging, Material Flow, Plant/Corporate Industrial Engineering, Plant Team Leaders, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing Engineering)
Area Manager
Warren Truck Assembly Plant
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Effectively lead, coach and develop working teams to accomplish operational objectives within the assembly division.
- Planned and developed business plans to implement within the production team to achieve corporate mandated goals of throughput, quality and cost savings.
- Fostered relationships with the United Auto Workers (UAW) to maximize department productivity.
- Managed over 200 unionized workers, while adhering to proper safety regulations and policies.
Supplier Delivery Operations Supervisor
Chrysler Technical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked with Expeditors’ Critical Logistics Management group to service all NA FIAT Chrysler assembly plants.
- Manage 100,000+ expedited shipments through multiple modes of transportation per year.
- Supervise supplier delivery operations within the salary bargaining unit workforce with day-to-day functions, as well as achievement of departmental goals.
- Work cross-functionally with various internal groups such as capacity management, corporate scheduling for process/gap conflict resolution.
Steel Supervisor
Warren Stamping
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Lead initiative that collaborated production teams and corporate purchasing which resulted in a cost reduction of $130,000.
- Facilitated and organized a team to reduce downtime on a major press line by decreasing dirt that came in on steel pallets from suppliers, resulting in total cost savings for the plant.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw material and resolved quality concerns with steel mills and suppliers.
- Facilitated Root Cause Failure Analysis Investigations about inventory variances.
Scheduling Supervisor
Warren Stamping
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Created daily production schedule for 15 major press lines and 41 assembly lines which consist of 1500 people and over 100 management employees. Monitored to ensure inventory levels never exceeded $12 million. Planned releases for project maintenance.
- Coordinated closely with production manager on inventory levels, “hot parts”, and daily expedite cost.
- Managed raw materials inventory by collaborating with vendors to communicate quality and delivery issues.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Walsh College
Troy, MIBachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI01.2002
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- World Class Manufacturing
- Operations Management
- Gemba
- 5 WHY
- Quality Control
- Scheduling
- Process Reliability
- 5S/5T
- 3M
- Planning and Development
- Root Cause Analysis
- Kaizen
- PDCA
Timeline
CoC Facilities & Equipment – NA Innovation Lead
Stellantis
01.2022 - Current
Workplace Integration Specialist
Chrysler Technical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
Area Manager
Warren Truck Assembly Plant
01.2014 - 01.2016
Supplier Delivery Operations Supervisor
Chrysler Technical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Steel Supervisor
Warren Stamping
01.2010 - 01.2012
Scheduling Supervisor
Warren Stamping
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Oakland University
Masters of Business Administration -
Walsh College