1. Michael R. DeHaan
4004 Fayette Court
Jackson, Michigan 49203
269-589-5788
Email: dehaanmichael@hotmail.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Held Management positions in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Product Launch.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, provides leadership, and works effectively with people at all levels
and in many countries. A proven leader of salaried professionals and demonstrated the ability to lead cross
functional teams. More than 15 years of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience. Results
oriented professional with a proven track record. More than 30 years of experience in various manufacturing
disciplines.
Additional Training:
Eight Disciplines of Problem Solving, 5S's, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership Development, Methods Time
Measurement (MTM), The Dale Carnegie Course, Salaried Supervisor Training, Front Line Leadership, Critical
Skills for Management, Practical Machining Principles, Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards
(MODAPTS), Six Sigma Green Belt
Work Experience:
Autocam / NN Inc. Marshall, MI, Jan 2014 to Present
Product Line Manager
Responsible for supervision of 5 Manufacturing Engineers and a Production Coordinator
Directed daily production of 22 Grinders, Screw and CNC Machines which produced 1.4M parts per month
Analyzed and reacted to daily financial data
Guardian Building Products / Knauf Insulation. Albion, MI, July 2014 to December 2014
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Responsible for directing plant engineers in achieving continuous improvement.
Responsible for implementing preventive maintenance program and day to day task accountability.
Faurecia Interior Systems, June 2012 to March 2014
Plant Launch Team Leader, Saline, Michigan December 2012 to March 2014
Take part in the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for new model 2015 Expedition/Navigator Cockpit
Define and consolidate technical specifications for equipment
Coordinate pre-production trails and pre-productions runs
Develop training plans for hourly and salaried employees of the new model launch team
Manufacturing Engineer, Saline, Michigan June 2012 to December 2012
Daily maintenance of Poke-a-Yoke systems
Operator instruction sheets maintenance and updates
Coordinated all GPIRS orders for the Saline Plant
Ford/Visteon/ACH-LLC, September 1989 to May 2012
Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Saline, Michigan September 2011 to May 2012
Responsible for time studies in Molding and Door Assembly
Managed capacity and new model planning
Coordinated layouts and line balances
Manufacturing Process Engineer, Saline, Michigan February 2011 to September 2011
Responsible for EN-114 and 222/228 Door assembly
Daily maintenance of Poke-a-Yoke systems
Operator instruction sheets maintenance

2. Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Saline, Michigan September 2010 to February 2011
Responsible for time studies in Molding and Door Assembly
Managed capacity and new model planning
Coordinated layouts and line balances
Incoming Quality Engineer, Visteon, Saline, Michigan May 2007 to September 2010
Improved process of notifying suppliers of Quality Rejects and QR charges by replacing FAX machine with a
scanner
Seamlessly acted as interim Incoming Quality Manager until a permanent replacement was named
Managed over 50 suppliers of interior components and drove suppliers to implement permanent corrective
actions
Engineering Section Supervisor, Visteon, Saline, Michigan July 2006 to May 2007
Supervised 6 Assembly Process Engineers and 2 Paint Process Engineers
Launched 2007 Expedition/Navigator Instrument Panel assembly process
Production Superintendent, Visteon, Saline, Michigan July 2003 to July 2006
Managed Explorer, Econoline and Mustang instrument panel assembly lines which consisted of 140 employees
Implemented a cost savings effort (Lean Manufacturing), which resulted in a 30 head direct labor savings
Manufacturing Director, Halla Climate Control and Visteon Interiors Rayong, Thailand July 2000 to July 2003
Provided leadership to the Thai National workforce in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Provided quality interior components Auto Alliance Thailand (Ford/Mazda Joint Venture)
Reduced quality ppm's from 46 to 8 and Safety Lost Time cases from 5 to 1 in 2001
Served as an interface between Thai workforce and Korean management
Manufacturing Superintendent, FS-10 Compressor Visteon Climate Control, Connersville, Indiana February
1997 to July 2000
Managed Production and Maintenance departments for machining
Supervised entire off shift operation in Compressor
Launch Manager, FS-10 Compressor, Juarez, Mexico February 1995 to February 1997
Launched machining equipment ($100M) to produce 1 million compressors per year in the Coclisa, Mexico Plant
Mentored and trained the Mexican National work force in efficient operation of manufacturing
Engineering Group Leader Plate Fin Evaporator, Connersville, Indiana September 1993 to February 1995
Responsible for direct supervision of process engineers in Plate Fin Evaporator
Leader of the scrap reduction task force, which resulted in $500,000 savings per year
Senior Industrial Engineer Connersville Plant, Connersville, Indiana September 1992 to September 1993
Implemented labor improvements which resulted in $600,000 savings per year
Better Idea Quality Program Coordinator, (Cost Reduction Program) Connersville, Indiana November 1990 to
September 1992
B.I.Q.P. (cost saving program) saved more than $30 million in 1990 and 1991
Machining Process Engineer, FS-10 Compressor, FERCO, Connersville, Indiana September 1989 to
November 1990
Managed machining process for compressor piston automated equipment
Square D Company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 1984 to September 1989
Engineering and Production Supervisor Positions
Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Degree: B.S. Major: Industry, Emphasis: Manufacturing