Goodyear Names Werner Vice President of Manufacturing, North American Tire

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Christopher Werner vice president of manufacturing for its North American Tire (NAT) business unit. Werner was most recently senior vice president, global operations for GST AutoLeather, Inc., a supplier of automotive leather for luxury vehicles from Toyota/Lexus, Acura, Ford, Chrysler and others.

AKRON, OHIO — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has named Christopher Werner vice president of manufacturing for its North American Tire (NAT) business unit. Werner was most recently senior vice president, global operations for GST AutoLeather, Inc., a supplier of automotive leather for luxury vehicles from Toyota/Lexus, Acura, Ford, Chrysler and others.

Prior to joining GST AutoLeather in 2003, Werner held senior positions with Hubbell Corp. and Black & Decker. He was with Black & Decker from 1993 through 2000, rising to the position of director of manufacturing. He started his 11-year career at General Electric (GE) in 1982 as an engineer in the company’s lighting division. He went on to hold several management positions at GE, culminating with his role as operations manager at its Circleville, Ohio, plant.

Werner is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a strong background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and total quality management.

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