Parcival Krumm - PhD
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Transformational executive with over 25 years of global leadership experience in complex industrial organizations across the Americas. Expertise in managing full P&L, OPEX, CAPEX, and headcount responsibilities. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, driving commercial growth, and fostering cross-functional collaboration in diverse multi-site environments. Skilled at aligning global strategies with regional implementation through close collaboration with European senior executives to achieve sustainable growth, organizational flexibility, and competitive edge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Innovation Center – North America
Volvo Group Design North America
12.2018 - Current
- Led strategic innovation transformation and delivered the $2.5B platform program - All new VNL and Mack Pioneer platform, establishing a common architecture across two brands with over 65% component commonality. This approach reduced tooling investment, enhanced manufacturing efficiency, and preserved brand identity through distinct design elements.
- Supported strategic commercial objectives by accelerating design-to-market timelines, contributing to revenue growth and regional competitiveness.
- Championed the digital transformation roadmap including immersive tools and data integration, positioning the business as a benchmark in innovation efficiency within industrial manufacturing.
Vice President, Supplier Development – Americas
Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing
11.2011 - 11.2018
- Led 78-person team across 3 countries, managing 750+ suppliers and securing operational readiness across sites.
- Owned regional supplier strategy and operational readiness, supporting full P&L alignment across Americas.
- Partnered with sales and procurement leaders to optimize supplier performance and support commercial growth in key markets including the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.
- Deployed structured problem-solving tools (A3, 8D, FMEA) across supply base and coached supplier leaders on RCCA and visual factory practices.
- Facilitated over 50 kaizen and value stream workshops; trained internal leaders in Lean, 5S, standard work, and policy deployment.
- Reduced supplier disruption incidents by 20% and enhanced containment response time by 30%.
VP Purchasing & Quality – Site Mexico
Volvo Buses
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Led site-wide operations with full accountability for purchasing and supplier quality, achieving a 35% reduction in PPM (95 PPM) and a 20% improvement in on-time supplier readiness by aligning with global strategic objectives and operational KPIs.
- Developed and implemented supplier readiness and improvement plans across multiple NPD programs, increasing SOP success rate by 30% and reducing launch-related disruptions.
- Delivered double-digit improvements in productivity and cost efficiency, establishing the Mexico site as a top-performing regional manufacturing hub within the global network.
- Reported directly to the global SVP in Europe, ensuring operational alignment with corporate strategy, governance frameworks, and compliance standards across functions.
Plant Manager
Continental / Siemens Automotive
08.2004 - 01.2010
- Held full P&L responsibility for a 700+ employee manufacturing site, driving profitability through operational excellence, lean transformation, and strategic cost management.
- Coordinated global R&D and site transfer strategies, aligning technical roadmaps with production readiness across Germany and Mexico.
- Coached operations managers and line supervisors on Gemba, root cause methods, and strategy alignment with plant goals.
- Supported six product launches with 100% SOP success.
- Analyzed production KPIs to identify bottlenecks, driving strategic initiatives that improved throughput and reduced downtime.
Head of Electrical Engineering
Volkswagen AG
07.2001 - 07.2004
- Led global EE function (350+ engineers), supporting cost, quality, and innovation pipelines.
- Directed relocation of New Beetle platform to Mexico; created cross-functional readiness program to ensure continuity.
- Built and managed lean governance routines for cross-site technical alignment.
- Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution of engineering initiatives.
Education
PhD - Project & Quality Management
Western Valley University
MBA - Business Administration
Western Valley University
BS - Electronics Engineering
Universidad de Guadalajara
Skills
- P&L Budget Accountability
- Leadership coaching skills
- Leadership development coaching
- Strategic transformation planning
- Change Management
- Cross-cultural team leadership
- Execution of strategic plans
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma methodology
- Analytical problem solving
- Value Stream Mapping
Timeline
Head of Innovation Center – North America
Volvo Group Design North America
12.2018 - Current
Vice President, Supplier Development – Americas
Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing
11.2011 - 11.2018
VP Purchasing & Quality – Site Mexico
Volvo Buses
02.2010 - 11.2011
Plant Manager
Continental / Siemens Automotive
08.2004 - 01.2010
Head of Electrical Engineering
Volkswagen AG
07.2001 - 07.2004
MBA - Business Administration
Western Valley University
BS - Electronics Engineering
Universidad de Guadalajara
PhD - Project & Quality Management
Western Valley University
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