Michael AndrÉ Gelbke
- Greer, South Carolina, 29651 USA
- 1 [864] 800-7411
- michaelgelbke@gmail.com
Innovative, certified professional Program, Project, Engineering and Technical Manager with extensive international experience in a variety of industries, including automotive manufacturing, construction, appliances, and services. Combining vision, technical prowess, and business expertise to lead engineering operations and new product launches as a domestic and foreign Program Manager. (German Fluency).
Successfully exceeding KPI targets and senior management expectations as result of following combined experience :
Regardless of my environment, my key transferable skills are: identifying and implementing value-added improvement opportunities, excellent communication and team building skills and achieving creative results by navigating competitive and uncharted waters. This includes tactical deployment in distressed, turnaround and "greenfield" start-up situations.
My objective is to explore South Carolina opportunities which will utilize my expertise in project , program & operations management. My interests lie in manufactured products, automotive, marine, durable goods and business or process consulting.
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Germany:
München, BMW FIZ R & D Center
Dingolfing, BMW Assembly Plant
München, BMW Assembly Plant
Leipzig, BMW Assembly Plant
Bad Abbach Plant, Faurecia Seating
Geiselhöring Plant, Faurecia Structures
München, Faurecia Service Office
Neuburg Plant, Faurecia Seating
Leipzig, Faurecia Seating
Japan:
Hiroshima Ujina 1, Mazda Corp
Toyama, Nachi Robotics
Canada & Mexico:
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada, Intertec
Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, Intertec
Mexico City, Mexico, BMW
San Luis Potosí , Mexico, BMW
Netherlands:
Sittard, Faurecia Seating
United States:
Spartanburg SC, BMW Plant
Troy MI, Faurecia Headquarters
Fountain Inn, SC Faurecia
Auburn Hills MI, Faurecia
Sterling Heights, MI, Faurecia
Clyde OH, Wollin & Whirlpool
Bardstown KY, Intertec Systems
Rochester & Elsie MI, ITT
Flat Rock MI, Mazda Assembly Plant
Kalamazoo MI, General Motors
Industrialization examples of major scale projects. Proficient with multiple Program Management systems, Certified PMP in PMI methods, in addition to diversified corporations such as BMW, Mercedes, MAGNA, Faurecia and Johnson Controls.
Evidence of credentials, licenses, training courses and examples of employer recognition.
Hot Stamping [Hot Forming or Press Hardening]
Conventional Stamping & Blanking
Laser Trimming
Assembly and Weld Cell Automation
Progressive Form Dies
Spunbond Non-woven Hygiene & Healthcare
Melt Blown Non-woven Textiles
Interior Components & Soft Trim manufacturing
Electro Mechanical Structural Systems - Automotive
Washing Machines / Dishwashers
Composites and Substrates
Noise/Vibration Insulators
Sound Signature Analysis
Rotational Powder Casting
Manual and Automated Assembly
Sheet Metal Fabrication / Stamping
Material Handling / Assembly - Robotic
Powder Paint Coating
CNC Fabric Cutting
Vacuum Forming
Water Jet Cutting - Robotic
RF Welding
Substrate Laminating
Fabric Sewing
Robotic Adhesive Application
Resistance Welding
Heat Staking
Riveting
Spin Staking - Ferrous
Spin Welding - Plastics
Ultrasonic Welding
TIG / MIG Manual & Auto Welding
Plastic Injection Molding
Fine Blanking & GripFLOW
Sheet Metal Stamping – Heavy guage
Large Appearance Panel Stamping
Roll Forming - Steel
Laser Marking / Etching
Certifications, Training Seminars and Courses:
Verband der Automobilindustrie 6.1 Certification [European Automotive Stds.]
Dale Carnegie Course™ - Oral Communications
Franklin-Covey ™ Time Management Training
MP2 - Professional Maintenance & Materials Management
The George Group - Lean 6 σ Blackbelt Certification
Nachi 8608 Robot Operation / Programming
Komatsu Press Mechanical Training
North American Crane Bureau Rigging Safety
ITT Employee Involvement Recognition
SkillPath™ - Negativity in the Workplace
SkillPath™ - Coaching and Teambuilding Training
CareerTrack - Team Leader Training
CMI - Bill of Material / Routing
GZAHazardous Materials / DOT Training
G.M.- Quick Change Over Workshop (PICOs) Award
Ford Motor - Witness Computer Simulation Basic / Advanced
Shainin Consultants, Inc. ™ - Statistical Engineering Seminarä
Allen Bradley - Electrical PLC Basic Course
MRW, Inc. - Managing Relationships at Work
Mazda - Time Study and Work Rating Certification
Technology / Engineering / Leadership
Lean Thinking / Manufacturing
Manpower Modeling
Resource Allocation Planning
Innovative Engineering Change Processes
Kaizen / Continuous Improvement
Value-Stream Mapping
JIT - Just - In - Time Shipping / Manufacturing
KanBan - Pull Scheduling Systems
Diversified Industrial Engineering Experience
TPM Total Productive Maintenance
SPC - Statistical Process Control
Process Flow Documentation PFLOW
Failure Mode Effect Analysis DFMEA, and PFMEA
Pokeyoke Evaluation and Implementation
Green Field Plant Construction
Closed-Loop Systems
BOM Bill of Material and Routings
Work Measurement / Work Flow Methods Analysis
Witness Computer Process Modeling
Management Systems and Administration
Strategic Business Planning
TS-16949
Plant Safety & Ergonomic Evaluation & CoordinationPurchasing - Materials, Heavy & Light Equipment
Tooling Budgeting and Procurement
Visual Management
OSHA, NFPA, HazMat, DOT, BOCA, etc.
Regulatory Compliance Auditing
ISO 9000/ 9001 Implementation
Work Place Relations Management
Business Performance Measurement Systems
Progressive Plant Maintenance Programs
Shainin Statistical Engineering Processes
Kepner Tregoe™ Analytical Troubleshooting
People / Work Relations / Training
360° Leadership Feedback Manager
Continuous Improvement, Production Systems
Time Management Trainer
Self Directed Work Team Creation
Cross-functional Team Building Trainer
Employee Recruitment & Motivation
Negativity Management
Staff Mentoring and Development
Career ladder Programs
Change Management
Worker - Robot Automation Integration
Cooperative Education Programs & Thesis Advisor
PROFILE & CONTACTS:
EMPLOYER WEBSITE LNKS:
BMW Manufacturing
COSMA Div. of MAGNA
Faurecia Automotive Seating:
Intertec Systems LLC is a Johnson Controls joint venture:
ITT Automotive is now:
Mazda Motors Mfg. USA was a Ford Motor Company joint-venture:
General Motors:
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