William Michael Krzisnik

Bill holds a Masters in Management degree from Northwestern’s J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. Bill is a Certified Quality Engineer. He trained at the Toyota/ GM joint plant learning the Toyota Production system (Lean manufacturing). Part of this training included assembly experience demonstrating the value of standardized work. Bill spent over 15 years in various Quality Functions while at General Motors. He has experience using all Quality Tools (DFSS, PFMEA, Red X, etc.) He was Quality Director of the Janesville assembly plant which won several J.D. Power awards including best “Fullsize Utility.” Bill also led ISO Certification while at Janesville. Bill was the Program Manager for the Fullsize Van Program where he developed and implemented the Quality plan and led a group of engineers. He also was the Platform Quality Manager for Fullsize Trucks and held positions in Supplier Quality and Reliability Engineering. Bill also is a volunteer at the Henry Ford Health System in the Pathology Quality Department. He led the gap analysis for ISO Lab accreditation (ISO 15189) which enabled accreditation to be achieved. He has led presentations for many Henry Ford Health System Lean Implementation seminars given to medical professionals from around the world. He has also led A3 problem solving training and implementation in other departments at Henry Ford Health System. In addition, Bill has significant experience leading cross functional Program Teams at General Motors. Responsibilities included: Quality, Profitability, Market Share, and on-time launches. Programs led include: several Fullsize Trucks (including the Avalanche, Motor Trend Truck of the Year) and the Chevrolet Volt. He also has led material cost reduction efforts on two major programs. Bill has been on Five (5) GM Chairman’s “Best of the Best” teams. In addition, the Avalanche has consistently been a Consumer Report Recommended Buy. In conclusion, Bill Krzisnik has experience in many different areas of quality and program management, and has led many award winning teams to their full potential during his many years at General Motors. He would be able to make an immediate positive impact to any organization.