Arvin announces chief operating improvement officer.COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 1996-- V. William Hunt, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , of Arvin Industries, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ARV ARV abbr. Bible American Revised Version ARV n abbr (= American Revised Version) → traducción americana de la Biblia ARV n abbr (= ), announced today that David Hoyte was elected an Arvin Vice President and Chief Operations Improvement Officer. As Vice President, Mr. Hoyte will be responsible for the creation, development and implementation of a company-wide, world-class operating standards program to succeed the Arvin Total Quality Production System (ATQPS ATQPS Arvin Total Quality Production System ) program nearing completion. "Drawing on his vast and varied experience, David will be charged with leading our operating units and our processes to world class levels of performance, building on the solid foundation established with ATQPS," Hunt said. Prior to joining Arvin, Mr. Hoyte held several executive positions with world-wide companies. Most recently, Mr. Hoyte was vice-president, cost management with IBM. Subsequent to IBM, Mr. Hoyte was executive vice president of operations for the Frigidaire Company and vice president of world wide manufacturing for Cummins Engine Company. Mr. Hoyte began his career with General Motors where he completed 22 years of service in various capacities including plant general superintendent, production manager, and director of the Buick-Olds-Cadillac Group Advance Design and Process Activity. Mr. Hoyte is a member of the APPLIANCE Magazine editorial advisory board, a charter member of Robotics International, a certified manufacturing engineer Earning the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) recognizes an individual’s comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices. , and a past member of the Major Appliance Board and Engineering Council for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. He received his BSIE BSIE Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering degree from GMI Engineering and Management Institute, and his MS from North Carolina State University History
He and his wife, Patricia, have two daughters, Alisha and Tracy. Arvin Industries, Inc., is a global manufacturer of automotive components with 50 manufacturing facilities and eight technical centers located in 16 countries. CONTACT: Arvin Industries, Columbus John W. Brown, 812/379-3389 |
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