Russell Miller
Clio
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven success in project management, lean manufacturing, and team leadership. Expert in cost reduction and performance improvement, driving initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
US Division Operations Excellence Director
Nexteer Automotive
Sagianw
2023 - Current
- Directed 21 Industrial Engineers across 4 Plants to achieve Health and Safety, Quality, Cost Delivery, and lean objectives.
- Managed the U.S. Division's cost savings results and manpower levels.
Transformation Manager
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw
2018 - 2022
- Lead the transformation of a product line by combining two 600K-square-foot facilities into one.
- Material flow is optimized at a plant macro level.
- Raw materials are stored in a supermarket near the dock and tugged to the point of use based on a pull system.
- One-piece flow cells and automation are extensively incorporated.
- A comprehensive approach resulted in a profitable product line.
Industrial Engineering Superintendent
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw
1995 - 2018
- Lead the Industrial Engineering Team in the attainment of Plant Health and Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Lean goals.
- Lead the brown field transformation of a 600 square foot manufacturing facility from a declining product line to a high-tech product line of the future. Incorporated comprehensive lean principles, resulting in exceptional performance metrics, and financial margins.
IE, Lean Coordinator, PC&L, IE Supervisor
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw
1982 - 1994
- Cost savings, layout, manpower planning, and one-piece flow cells.
- Five S, ANDON, management by sight, plant master plan, pull scheduling.
- Continuous improvement workshops.
Education
Toyota Production System
Good Production System
Japan05-2019
Standardized Work Training
Nummi
Fremont, CA01-1992
Industrial Engineering
General Motors Instutute
Flint, MI01-1982
Skills
- Project management and strategic planning
- Lean manufacturing and process optimization
- Cost reduction and performance improvement
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Change management and conflict resolution
- Coaching, mentoring, and employee development
- Time management and people management
Timeline
US Division Operations Excellence Director
Nexteer Automotive
2023 - Current
Transformation Manager
Nexteer Automotive
2018 - 2022
Industrial Engineering Superintendent
Nexteer Automotive
1995 - 2018
IE, Lean Coordinator, PC&L, IE Supervisor
Nexteer Automotive
1982 - 1994
Toyota Production System
Good Production System
Standardized Work Training
Nummi
Industrial Engineering
General Motors Instutute