NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The International
Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) has named May-Leng Yau-Patterson, Head of World Class
Manufacturing Mexico Operations for FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler
Group), 2017 "Woman of the Year." While inclusion with the
International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in
itself, only one woman is chosen for "Woman of the Year."
May-Leng was selected for this honor based on her years of
experience in the field, her endless list of professional
accomplishments, her academic achievements, her leadership
abilities and most importantly, her success as a woman in a male
dominated industry.
With over three decades of professional experience in the
logistics and manufacturing industry, May-Leng has established
herself as an accomplished professional and expert in the
field. Starting as a Lead Logistics Analyst, she worked
her way up, assuming positions with increasing responsibility for
prestigious companies that included Ryder Logistics, TNT Logistics,
Exel Logistics and General Motors.
As the current Head of World Class Manufacturing Mexico
Operations, May-Leng is responsible for leading and coaching plant
managers and their leadership teams at the assembly, engine and
stamping plants in the implementation of World Class Manufacturing
(WCM). She is responsible for the development and engagement of
people in the application of the WCM technical methods and tools to
achieve operational excellence. May-Leng is also a certified
Global WCM Auditor who performs audits at facilities around the
world.
May-Leng has been recognized worldwide and received numerous
awards for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the
profession. She was selected as Pinnacle Professional of the
Year, honored as 2016 Top Professional of the Year in Manufacturing
by the International Association of Top Professionals; awarded
Prominent Professional Woman of The Year in the Automotive
industry; named one of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the
North American Auto Industry; honored as a Delegate Featured
Leader by the IWLA; recipient of the Women of Color
Achievement, and awarded Professional of the Year by Who's
Who. May-Leng was featured in ICE Magazine, Top 101
Industry Experts publication and Automotive News September 2010 edition. She earned both her
Bachelor of Science in Systems Analysis and Master of Science in
Operations Research from the University of
Miami in Coral Gables,
Fla.
For more information on May-Leng, watch her video at
https://youtu.be/mpxmChMN0i8
CONTACT: Stephanie Cirami,
212-634-4427
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