Chris Eckhardt

Chris Eckhardt has a diverse work experience in the automotive industry. Chris most recently worked as the Director of Operations at Aludyne starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held the same position at MANN+HUMMEL from 2021 to 2023. At MANN+HUMMEL, they successfully eliminated a significant part backlog and optimized the production process during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Before that, Chris was the Plant Manager at Henniges Automotive from 2019 to 2021, where they managed the daily operations of the plant. Chris also served as the Plant Manager at Continental from 2016 to 2019, where they achieved significant improvements in sales, reduced scrap, and implemented in-house fabrication services.

Chris also gained experience at Magneti Marelli as an Operations Manager, where they successfully implemented a sustainable manufacturing system and eliminated waste and loss in various operational areas. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior General Manager at AW North Carolina, where they led the production control department and improved the company's profitability.

Chris'searly career includes roles at Keihin North America, Inc, where they served as the AVP North American Operations and the VP COO. Chris was responsible for managing multiple manufacturing locations, achieving excellent performance scores, and driving improvement initiatives.

Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated strong leadership skills, successfully implementing process improvements, and achieving impressive results in various operational areas.

Chris Eckhardt completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at East Carolina University from 1995 to 1999. Further education history is not provided.