Dwayne Hayes

Dwayne Hayes is an experienced plant manager and operations specialist with a strong background in the automotive industry. Currently serving as Plant Manager at Lear Corporation since April 2022, Dwayne oversees the operations of an IATF certified facility generating $177M in annual revenue. Prior roles include Plant Manager at Dakkota Integrated Systems and Site General Manager at Valeo, where Dwayne provided strategic leadership and implemented process improvements. Additional experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles includes serving as Center Manager and Operations Manager, where Dwayne contributed to manufacturing efficiency and achieved significant productivity gains. Dwayne's career started at Chrysler Group LLC as a Workplace Organization Specialist and Business Unit Leader, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives. Dwayne holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Central Michigan University.