Randy J. Thayer
2626 Little Hickory Dr. Lansing, MI 48911
Cell 517-719-9801
randyjthayer@aol.com



A highly accomplished senior level executive with demonstrated leadership, communication and business skills. Proven record in project management and operations management. Excels in implementing change, developing a learning culture and driving performance metrics.


Professional Profile:

• Safety First Culture • Lean Enterprise • Team Building
• Leadership by Example
• Problem Analysis and Resolution • Change Management
• Planning and Program Management
• People Development
• Performance Metric Development





Summary of Professional Experience



Thayer Manufacturing Consulting, Lansing, Michigan Present

InventEV – LTU Centrepolis Accelerator 2021-2022
Expert in Residence

Belcan – Workhorse 2020-2021
Manufacturing Planning

Next Gen Custom 2019-2020
Manufacturing Planning

Allegiant Int’l/Belcan 2018-2019
GE AviationSupplier Capacity Assessments

Allegiant International 2017-2018
Industrialization Managing Director, TREMEC, Wixom, MI
Provided program management services for a new plant and processing equipment.

Gearson Lehrman Group 2014-2019
Multiple expert witness assignments

Allegiant International 2015-2017
Provided crisis management support for multiple automotive Tier 1 suppliers

Eckhart and Associates, Lansing, Michigan 2013-2015
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for the overall operation of a custom tool and equipment supplier. Eckhart specializes in torque reaction and ergonomic lift assist tooling.

Thayer Manufacturing Consulting 2012-2013
Utilimaster (Spartan Motors business unit) relocation project
Provide project management support for the relocation of the Wakarusa, IN operations to a newly acquired facility in Bristol, IN.





Android Industries, Auburn Hills, Michigan 2011-2012
Executive Vice President, Manufacturing
Responsible for company wide manufacturing operations. Plants were located in Spain, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. Was also responsible for the headquarters operations of Production Control, Human Resources and Purchasing.

Thayer Manufacturing Consulting 2009-2011
VN74 Project at Spartan Motors
Provided project management for the VN74 project jointly with Isuzu Motors. Planned, procured and installed a manual eight station assembly line to produce 2-3 jph.


General Motors, Lansing, Michigan 2008-2009
Regional Plant Manager, Lansing Delta Township
(Assembly & Stamping) and Lansing Grand River Assembly
Planned and implemented a regional consolidation of all staff functions between Lansing Delta Township and Lansing Grand River Assembly Plants. Annual savings of approximately $2M/year. Launched the new CTS Sport Wagon at Lansing Grand River Assembly. Removed a shift at Lansing Delta Township due to market demand with no degradation in quality. Planned and executed the second shift returning with only 6 weeks leadtime.


General Motors, Lansing, Michigan 2003-2008
Plant Manager, Lansing Delta Township
Planned, staffed and brought into production GM’s newest US Assembly and Stamping Plant. Launched three new full sized crossovers. Successfully negotiated a competitive local operating agreement with the UAW. Brought the plant to full capacity on three shifts in approximately 12 months.

General Motors, Lansing, Michigan 2002-2003
Plant Manager, Lansing Metal Center
Managed a large (1,500 employees) stamping and metal assembly operation. Most productive GM Stamping Plant (Harbour Rankings).

General Motors, Atlanta, Georgia 1997-2002
Plant Manager, Doraville Assembly Plant
Managed a high volume assembly (60 jph) plant. Launched GM minivans including Opel and Vauxhall versions. Launched a new contiguous stamping plant.

General Motors, Warren, Michigan 1996-1997
Executive Director, North American Production Control
Managed order flow and material scheduling for North American Region. Successfully completed a “protection of supply” bank to protect operations from a CAW strike. Received a Chairman’s Honor Award.

General Motors, Lansing, Michigan 1992-1996
Assistant Plant Manager, Lansing Car Assembly
Managed two 60 jph assembly lines.

General Motors, Warren, Michigan 1989-1992
Director, Body Engineering, Warren, MI
Managed product and process engineering for GM J/L/N Compact cars.




Education:

Georgia Institute of Technology, (1980)
Master of Industrial Engineering, Production Control Systems

General Motors Institute (now Kettering), (1978)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Elect/Automotive Minor