Nice find Mitch! Found a nice bio on Mr. Delisle on that site that everyone might find beneficial. See below, GO CTDT:
Leroy W. Delisle
Leroy’s qualifications include Manufacturing and management executive with thirty-four years of diverse domestic and international experience in line and staff roles, at both the plant and corporate levels.
Leroy’s experience includes PTI SATELLITE PAINT, LLC-2001-Present PRESIDENT & CEO
Full Service Provider of Finishing Solutions & Logistics Control for Industrial Automotive Applications. AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING 1995-2000 SENIOR MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT- Producer of the world’s leading automotive drive-line systems, chassis components and forged products. Responsibilities include Project Launch, Project Management, and Engineering of major projects. Implementing strategic initiatives to guide the company to its goal of becoming the premier tier one global supplier to the automotive industry by improving quality, increasing production, lowering costs, and increasing value. PTI MANAGEMENT GROUP 1987-Present CEO- Specialist Company in engineering design, construction, project management, finance administration, technical, and management services for all domestic and international markets. Responsible for developing and implementing world class manufacturing philosophies and disciplines. PAlNT TECH INTERNATIONAL 1987 – 1991 PRESIDENT- Specializing in design, engineering and project management, dedicated to solving major finishing problems in the Automotive, Industrial. Aerospace and Agriculture Markets. Responsibilities include project management and engineering of major projects to rationalize product lines and manufacturing operations for the agriculture and automotive industry. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1985 – 1987 DIRECTOR- Responsible for $1 billion capital plan budget, advance manufacturing planning, pilot assembly, production engineering, manufacturing technologies and manufacturing systems. Responsible for all paint finish standards and anti-corrosion systems. Directed 640 engineers, preparing the corporation for all new model launches. Directed the corporate manufacturing staff in the development of computers for the planning of major tool programs, computed – aided design, manufacturing simulation, process control and machine vision. JEFFERSON ASSEMBLY PLANT CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1981 – 1985 PLANT MANAGER- Managed one of the largest automotive automobile assembly facilities in the world, 4 million square feet, producing 1,000 units per day, 235,000 per year. Directed and developed a work force of 5,600 people with annual payroll of $180 million. Responsible for and directed all plant activities to produce completed vehicle within established schedule, at the lowest cost, consistent with quality requirements. Accomplish quality and productivity improvements in excess of $880,000,000, accomplished massive turn- a-round from last place in the corporation to #2 position in the assembly division. WARREN TRUCK ASSEMBLY PLANT CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1980 – 1981 PLANT MANAGER- Responsible to direct all plant activities to produce completed vehicles within established quality, cost and production schedules. Responsible for the direction and development of 4,800 hourly and salary personnel. Accomplished 560 million dollar productivity improvements in a 6-month period. INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY OPERATION CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1980 – 1981 GENERAL MANAGER- Responsible for the sales, marketing and supply for automotive parts to 23 countries. Responsible for developing new markets and volume. Increased profits from 30 million to 90 million per annum. Accomplished the elimination of 1,000 people by consolidating three facilities into one productive plant. This was accomplished by development and implementing a direct ship philosophy to Mexico and other major countries with union involvement. Leroy’s Education includes: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science – Industrial Management Master of Arts – Industrial Training and Management Completed 90 hours towards Doctorate Degree in Organizational Behavior.
