Kurt Hamilton

Support troubled supplier problem resolution including part supply, manpower turnover and new product launch.

Managed seat, interior trim/accoustics/carpet and safety commodities. Additional special assignment to support Takata restraint. Business unit APV 10B

International assignment responsible for all supplier activity in Mexico and Central America along with manufacturing support for all Mexico plants. All key metrics improved for launch and travel budget attainment with team growing from 82 to 154 members during the 2 years.

Metrics: Part approval launch improved from 57-78%

Travel budget reduced from 11.2M to 5.4M and team went from red to black.

Improved Mexico supply base from 61-84% for BIQS implementation.

Annual purchase value increased from 11.7B to 17.7B during the 2 years.

Eliminated 6M$ annual expense fy assuming operations work previously supported by the US

Various assignments including area manufacturing manager, prototype build supervisor and several supplier quality assignments.