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Russ Smith is an experienced professional in the automotive manufacturing and maintenance sector, currently serving as Technology Manager at Kautex Textron since November 2021, and as Technical Supervisor at Plastic Omnium since March 2020. Previously, Russ held the role of Maintenance Manager at YAPP USA Automotive from April 2019 to March 2020, overseeing all maintenance activities and coordinating focus teams for tooling changes. Russ has a strong background in controls engineering and maintenance, with significant roles at YAPP USA Automotive Systems and YFS Automotive Systems, where troubleshooting, programming, and installing advanced manufacturing equipment were key responsibilities. Additionally, Russ has experience in training maintenance personnel and enhancing maintenance systems, drawing from early career positions, including Maintenance Manager at Vinings Industries and Aviation Electronics Instructor at Naval Air Station Memphis.