DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group on October 5 announced several manufacturing appointments, naming four new plant managers. The positions became effective October 1.
Michael E. Orlowski has been appointed plant manager for the Twinsburg Stamping Plant in Ohio. Orlowski most recently served as senior manager for the Business Planning Center. Twinsburg Stamping produces stampings, assemblies and miscellaneous subassemblies for the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Durango, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Ram, Dodge Dakota, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty. Orlowski will report to Warren D. Miller, vice president - Stamping and ASME.
Brian E. Garrison was named plant manager for the Kokomo Transmission Plant in Indiana. Previously, Garrison served as plant manager for the Indiana Transmission Plant I. The Kokomo Transmission Plant produces transmissions for front- and rear-wheel-drive Chrysler Group vehicles, including the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler.
Joe M. Per will become plant manager for the Indiana Transmission Plant I. Per was previously plant manager for the Kenosha Engine Plant. The Indiana Transmission Plant I produces 45 RFE RWD transmissions for Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Jeep Liberty (diesel applications).
Garrison and Per will report to Brian D. Harlow, general manager for the Transmission/Casting/Machining/Axle Division.
Kevin G. Sell was appointed plant manager for the Kenosha Engine Plant in Wisconsin. He was formerly manufacturing manager for the Mack Avenue Engine Plant II. The Kenosha Engine Plant builds the Chrysler Group's 3.5-liter V-6 engine used in the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger; and the 2.7-liter V- 6 engine used in the Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Magnum. Sell will report to Fred Antenucci, general manager for the Engine/Casting Division.
Chrysler Group has a total of 31 North American plants, including 14 assembly plants, six engine plants, seven transmission/casting/machining plants, three stamping plants, and one tool and die facility.
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