Allan R. Monich began his 30-year career in the automotive industry as a co-op engineering student at the GM facility in Bristol Connecticut while he was a student at General Motors Institute (GMI). He then held various positions in manufacturing engineering quality assurance and sales for GM facilities in Connecticut Wisconsin Indiana Ohio and Michigan. In 1989 Monich was appointed plant manager at Tonawanda Forge. In 1991 Monich was appointed plant manager of Buffalo Gear Axle & Linkage. In 1993 he served as plant manager of both Tonawanda and Buffalo Gear Axle & Linkage.

On March 1 1994 AAM name Monich plant manager Buffalo Gear Axle & Linkage. He was named vice president Human Resources in November 1997 and vice president Manufacturing Forging Division in 2001. Prior to being appointed to his new position Monich served as vice president Program Management & Launch and vice president Program Management & Capital Planning. He holds a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute.