Mike Powers
About Mike Powers
Mike Powers serves as the Business Team Leader for Cab Assembly & Stamping at Navistar Inc in Springfield, Ohio, where he has worked since 2013. He possesses over thirty years of experience in the Aerospace, Automotive, and Capital Goods industries, with a strong focus on profit improvement and continuous process enhancement.
Work at Navistar
Mike Powers has been serving as the Business Team Leader for Cab Assembly & Stamping at Navistar Inc. since 2013. His role is based in Springfield, Ohio, where he has contributed to the company's operations for over 11 years. In this position, he is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of equipment and facility health. His leadership focuses on cultivating a high-performance culture within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mike Powers has a solid educational background in engineering and management. He studied Industrial Engineering at Sinclair Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree from 1978 to 1988. He furthered his education with undergraduate courses in Industrial Engineering at the University of Dayton from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Organizational Management from Bluffton University between 1997 and 2001. His expertise includes Lean Manufacturing, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, and Six Sigma.
Background
Mike Powers has over thirty years of experience in the Aerospace, Automotive, and Capital Goods industries. His professional journey includes a significant role as Manager of Composite Manufacturing at Hartzell Propeller from 2007 to 2014. His background emphasizes cost reduction, process improvement, project management, team building, and customer sales and satisfaction. He has experience working in both union and non-union environments, which enhances his versatility in managing diverse teams.
Achievements
Mike Powers is recognized for his strong skills in profit and productivity improvement. His leadership in continuous improvement initiatives has positively impacted multiple functional disciplines within organizations. He is committed to fostering a high-performance culture and has successfully led teams in achieving operational excellence.