JULY 202319MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSCXO INSIGHTSWhat inspired you to pursue a career in manufacturing, and how did you get started in the industry? As a kid I always enjoyed fixing things like bicycles and motorcycles. After graduating with an engineering degree, I had an opportunity to work as a manufacturing engineer for Harley-Davidson during a company turnaround in the nineties. It was an intensive lesson in the theory of constraints, An Interview with Dale Mark, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, Mitsubishi Logisnext AmericasNAVIGATING THE EVER-EVOLVING MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPEand I was energized by the challenge. Today, I feel very lucky, like an athlete playing a game he loves, after growing up playing with trucks and equipment, I get to build them every day. Can you tell us about your role as the Leader of Manufacturing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and what are your primary responsibilities in this position? As Vice President of Manufacturing Operations for an industry leading material handling company, I am responsible for planning, procurement, production, and logistics for a multi-plant North American Manufacturing Operation that includes about 1.5 million square feet of factory space and 1,200 employees. We had a record shipment year in 2022 and will have another in 2023. What are some of the most significant challenges facing the manufacturing industry today, and how do you believe they can be addressed?People and capacity, manufacturing capacity and supply chain capacity. The world has changed a lot in recent years and was experiencing unprecedented demand. To meet that demand we need a team of well-trained people, and so do our competitors. Dale MarkDale Mark is the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. He has been serving at that position from more than three years. Before that, he was the Vice President, Manufacturing Operations at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas which has helped customers move the world forward for more than 100 years.
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