Patrick Thompson is a plant operations leader who drives manufacturing excellence through process optimization and team development. As Stamping Operations Manager at General Motors, he directs multi-site operations while implementing lean methodologies that improve efficiency, quality, and profitability across the automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries.

At General Motors, Patrick increased production yields from 88% to 96% while growing from $1.9 million to $10.1 million through targeted training and robust process controls. His DMAIC implementation delivers 5-10% monthly profitability increases while maintaining exceptional on-time delivery. At Norman

Noble Inc., he directed multi-plant operations for precision medical device manufacturing, ensuring quality standards while optimizing production in ISO-certified environments.

Patrick effectively manages large manufacturing teams in diverse settings. He leads 400+ professionals across production and maintenance functions, developing accountability cultures that enhance performance. His experience in union (UAW/USWA) and non-union environments provides unique insights into labor relations. At H.C. Starck, he optimized processes for aerospace components while directing teams to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with honors in Business Management and Leadership, Patrick brings expertise in manufacturing systems, quality standards, and production technologies to his work. His implementation of MRP, SAP, and Epicor enables data-driven decisions that consistently improve throughput, quality, and performance across operations.