Nissan appoints new VP to Mississippi plant

September 11, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is announcing a change in senior management at its Canton, Miss. plant with the appointment of Tim Fallon as vice president, Manufacturing.

Fallon brings to the role more than 20 years of manufacturing and engineering expertise. He has spent 15 years at Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, serving in various roles of increasing responsibility, including senior manager and director of body assembly, director of paint and plastics, and most recently as director of trim and chassis assembly. Prior to joining Nissan, Fallon held engineering roles with other manufacturing companies.

“Tim has a strong background in manufacturing and engineering operations, and his focus on teamwork and leadership development makes him an excellent choice to lead the Canton plant,” said Steve Marsh, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan North America, Inc.

Fallon holds an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University and a bachelor’s degree from Colorado School of Mines.

Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant

Nissan Canton enters its 17th year of operation in Mississippi. The facility employs more than 5,000 hard-working men and women who build Nissan Altima, Murano, TITAN and TITAN XD, Frontier, NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van.

Nissan Canton will be home to the next-generation Nissan Frontier. In the J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) “Midsize Pickup” segment, Frontier received consecutive top-rated honors in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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