Ian Marsh

Dynamic Manufacturing Plant Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale tire operations in global automotive supply companies, demonstrating a strong track record of success in complex manufacturing environments. Expertise includes engineering, quality assurance, R&D, production management, and Six Sigma methodologies, supported by a solid foundation in continuous improvement and process optimization. Proven ability to manage significant CAPEX projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence among diverse teams. Committed to delivering world-class results through strategic implementation of organizational change and enhancement of teamwork across multiple disciplines.

• Goodyear, Received global achiever award (1st out of 88000 employees globally) for mastering the quality turnaround in the factory.
• Bridgestone, Improved morale and results of the manufacturing organization through implementation of continuous improvement processes (IWS - Integrated Work Systems), frequent relevant communication, changing management style from top down autocratic to servant leadership bottom up and addressing many long term problematic concerns from the shop floor.
• Bridgestone, Successful implementation (on time and in budget) of Capital projects of >R500M.
• Bridgestone, Part of turn around executive team that returned the business to profitability.
• Bridgestone, >1.6 million injury free hours.
• Bridgestone, Study the requirement for plant modernization project to satisfy OE customer needs to move to environmentally friendly products (emissions and noise).
• Bridgestone/Goodyear, Design automated final inspection area to world class standards.
• Goodyear, Reduced vibration of tyres through 6 sigma Black Belt process.
• Bridgestone/Goodyear, Re-establishing quality systems and procedures to pass regional quality audit qualifying the plant to export product into sensitive markets.
• Goodyear, Consistently rated in the top performance category in annual performance review and part of fast track program for high potential performers – numerous overseas assignments.
• Bridgestone, Implement new shift pattern (move away from non-productive 12 hour to 8 hour with overlap for improved continuous operations).
• Goodyear, First non-executive to be sent on the Executive Development program – Mahler institute USA.

• Knowledge of employment legislations (LRA, EEA)
• Knowledge of factory regulations act
• Experience in ISO 9000, 14000 and 18000 systems
• Experience in OHS Act
• Experience TS16949 OE Standard
• Experience in IATF16949 OE Standard
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Problem solving techniques – 6 Sigma, 8D, 5Y, TQM, 4M etc.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems
• S&OP Process
• Minitab (Statistical tool)
• Business Plan Development

• Marius Fourie, Human Resources Manager, Goodyear SA, +27 827848224
• Naas Terblanche - Owner TCS Tire Services, +27824599638