Ross Krieger
Ida
Summary
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering results through successful improvements of business operations, team development, and competitiveness. Resourceful leader that thrives in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational efficiency and delivering results for optimal profitability while building high performing teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
GRX Assembly Area Manager
General Motors
Romulus
06.2023 - Current
- Identify, define, and prioritize standardization and process improvement opportunities and implement within the manufacturing framework.
- Lead scheduled overtime reduction through headcount management and proactively driving throughput improvement through TIP processes.
- Worked cross functionally to identify and implement process improvement initiatives to drive headcount reductions and JPH improvements.
- Plan and execute strategies to achieve build and ship plans to support KPI's.
- Building the culture though inclusion, communication, and a focus on WoC
- Lead GMS through team engagement, current CI calibrator.
- Support customer relationships.
- Establish, own, and proactively manage relationships with all levels and groups of the organization to ensure cross collaboration and effective execution of process solutions aligned with business needs.
Continuous Improvement Manager
General Motors
Warren
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead strategic initiatives in the Car/Engine/SUV sector focusing on productivity and throughput deliverables.
- Drive implementation of best practices and standardized performance metrics across 12 sites throughout the sector.
- Initiate, monitor, and manage multiple projects to support sector cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Develop and maintain control systems necessary to monitor performance and identify risk.
RWD Business Team Manager
General Motors
Toledo
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Lead, educate, coach and evaluate group leaders on process equipment, Global Manufacturing System standards, business plan deployment, process training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build highly effective teams by setting goals and clarifying expectations through clear communication, inclusion, and employee engagement.
- Plan production strategies and targets using forecasted volume changes to include labor planning and build rates.
ABIV Assembly Launch Leader
General Motors
Toledo
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinate and lead the build process for pre-launch pilot/PPV/PPAP and gamma builds.
- Provide project leadership and direction to cross-functional teams by executing strategies for process improvement.
- Partner with leaders to define and execute business strategy to improve JPH and lower non-scheduled overtime to align with key performance indicators.
- Planned and interviewed for manpower needs, hiring and staffing requirements.
Rear Wheel Drive Group Leader
General Motors
Toledo
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Manage 6 speed and 8 speed transmission production by planning production needs and ensuring goals are met by using core methods.
- Support engineering in the roll out of 8 speed subassemblies to increase machine reliability and obtain daily production goals.
- Communicate extensively with upstream and downstream production departments to determine product mix and ensure production goals are planned and met.
- Work with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues and oversee maintenance projects to maximize uptime and ensure on time completion.
- Manage and increase daily quality through standardized work and continuous improvement through a high level of involvement and production process knowledge.
Degasser Operations Manager/Steel Coordinator
United States Steel Corporation
Ecorse
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Manage the day to day operations of the Reheat Degasser, Ladle Metallurgical Facility and ladle fleet used to make high quality automotive Steel.
- Control cost by managing budget and proactively planning future needs. Control Alloy budget of $1.5m a month.
- Seek new ideas while exploring new methods, and procedures to improve reliability, responsiveness, and overall quality.
Production General Foreman
United States Steel Corporation
Ecorse
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed the Basic Oxygen Process, supervising high performance unionized teams to reach production goals.
- Minimized production defects and delays by becoming a process expert and using continuous improvement to increase efficiency.
- Communicate with maintenance personnel and oversee maintenance projects to promote reliability.
Warehouse Manager
United States Steel Corporation
Ecorse
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Supervise and lead unionized work teams by utilizing communication skills and effectively engaging employees in daily operations.
- Coordinate the delivery, proper storage, and loading/unloading of material.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Organizational Development, Marketing
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OhioSkills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Communication
- Goal-Oriented
- Relationships
Timeline
GRX Assembly Area Manager
General Motors
06.2023 - Current
Continuous Improvement Manager
General Motors
10.2021 - 06.2023
RWD Business Team Manager
General Motors
02.2020 - 10.2021
ABIV Assembly Launch Leader
General Motors
02.2017 - 02.2020
Rear Wheel Drive Group Leader
General Motors
08.2014 - 02.2017
Degasser Operations Manager/Steel Coordinator
United States Steel Corporation
07.2012 - 08.2014
Production General Foreman
United States Steel Corporation
07.2011 - 07.2012
Warehouse Manager
United States Steel Corporation
01.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelors of Business Administration - Organizational Development, Marketing
The University of Toledo