Auburn Hills, Mich., Jun 19, 2009 -
Chrysler Group LLC today announced the following appointments within its Manufacturing organization, led by Frank J. Ewasyshyn, Executive Vice President – Manufacturing.
* Byron Green has been appointed Head of Manufacturing Engineering. In this position, Mr. Green is responsible for all Assembly product and process activities associated with current and future platforms.
* Fred Goedtel Jr. was appointed Head of Assembly Operations. In this position, Mr. Goedtel is responsible for all Assembly plants.
* Warren Miller continues in his current role as Head of Stamping Operations, which includes responsibility for Advance Stamping Manufacturing Engineering.
* Brian Harlow was named Head of Powertrain Operations. In this position, Mr. Harlow is responsible for all Powertrain plants and Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering.
* Santiago Pages was appointed Head of Mexico Operations. In this position, Mr. Pages is responsible for all Mexican Manufacturing plants.
* Mike Tonietto has been appointed Head of Manufacturing Vehicle Platforms. In this position, Mr. Tonietto is responsible for the Manufacturing development of vehicle platforms in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineering and Vehicle Engineering.
* Jason Ryska has been named Head of World Class Manufacturing. In this position, Mr. Ryksa is responsible for the implementation of World Class Manufacturing throughout the Chrysler Group Manufacturing Organization.
* May-Leng Yau Patterson was appointed Head of Manufacturing Planning and Control. In this position, Ms. Patterson is responsible for Supply Chain Management.
Joe Chao has announced his intention to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Chrysler Group is grateful for his dedication and many contributions, and wishes him well.
Today’s announcements are immediately effective. Further organizational alignments will be announced at a later time.
