
Gail Sherard
Systematic thinker with strategic planning experience, able to apply critical thinking and disciplined approaches to resolve issues and... | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Gail Sherard’s Expertise Systematic thinker with strategic planning experience, able to apply critical thinking and disciplined approaches to resolve issues and define solutions. Skilled in market, data, and feasibility analysis. Effectively executes strategic plans. Skilled in product management and new product introduction, able to define a product value proposition that aligns with the value stream objectives, implements strategic and tactical plans, and drives accountability for results. Change agent with strong change leadership skills, including ability to create an inclusive environment, manage conflict, and develop solutions to mitigate risk. Supports and maintains a culture of collaboration, accountability, and trust. Talent multiplier able to link people, process, and strategy into an execution culture rooted in Lean principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, outstanding leadership and people management ability. Strong communicator who can influence peers and senior leadership and collaborate at all levels. Able to challenge effectively, bring diverging viewpoints together, drive consensus, gain buy-in, and identify solutions. Selected Career Contributions: • Led GE Digital Energy NPI Tollgate process to commercialize 23 new products, generate revenue, accelerate growth, and strengthen competitive advantage. Improved NPI speed by 25%, and on-time delivery by 65%. • Primary role in AutoAlliance (AAI) business development activities leading to the sourcing of B Ford Mustang to AAI. Member of the AAI Executive Team, Secretary Board of Directors. Managed AAI business affairs. • Led team of high-performance powertrain engineers in the design, development, and launch of the B Ford F-Series, Ranger, and Econoline, to meet performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery targets for an on-time Job 1. • Led AAI Six Sigma deployment, GE Workout events, trained 1500+ FCA employees in Lean Six Sigma and world-class manufacturing, and implemented 270+ projects to shape the culture towards continuous improvement. • Led a team of skilled engineers in value analysis / value engineering, including competitive teardowns, BOM review, make / buy analysis, and supplier reviews to deliver a record-level truck cost savings. Leadership Skills: Strategic Planning / Product Management • Engineering Management / Product Development • Operations Management • Performance Management • Manufacturing Operations • World-Class Manufacturing • Change Management • Lean Six Sigma / Cost Reduction • Quality Controls • Quality Management • KPIs
Gail Sherard’s Current Industry Stellantis
Gail
Sherard’s Prior Industry
Ford Motor
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Autoalliance
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Georgia
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Strategicimpact Advisors
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Stellantis
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Work Experience

Stellantis
Continuous Improvement Manager (Fiat Chrysler Corporation, Indiana Transmission Plant)
Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Strategicimpact Advisors
Company Owner
Wed Sep 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Mar 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Georgia
Senior Quality Manager, New Product Introduction, Digital Energy Division
Mon Jan 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Jan 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ford Motor
Senior Manager, Value Engineering, Pickup & Commercial Truck
Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ford Motor
Senior Manager, Powertrain Systems Engineering, Pickup & Commercial Truck
Tue Jan 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Autoalliance
General Manager, Corporate Planning, Ford/Mazda Joint Venture
Fri Jan 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ford Motor
Other Ford Positions
Mon Feb 01 1993 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Aug 01 1999 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)