MICHAEL J SUCHY

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Farmington, MN 55024

Home: 651-***-****

Cell: 612-***-****

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CAREER PROFILE

Experienced general/plant operations manager with a proven track record in manufacturing, production scheduling, maintenance, facilities, quality control, contracts, and capital budgeting with full P&L responsibilities. Uses Lean manufacturing and job process expertise to identify opportunities, prioritize, and implement process improvements. Effectively leads cross-functional teams toward improved efficiency, maximum production levels, and cost savings.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Lean Manufacturing/Visual

Robotics/Fixtures

Future Plant/Growth

Value Add/Waste Elimination

Production/Manpower Planning

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Training & Development

Regulatory & Environmental

ISO Auditor

Process Improvements

Workplace Safety

Energy & Utility

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pier Foundry 2013 to March 2015

Operations Manager

Direct the overall manufacturing activities of 90 employees including production, quality, maintenance, shipping, processes, materials and resources, as well as capital budgets. Manage cross-functional teams in order to eliminate bottlenecks, negotiate shared resources, monitor and appraise job results, and meet deadlines. Data driven decision making abilities used to drive bottom line results.

Key Accomplishments:

Reduce manufacturing head count by 20% through eliminating and/or combining job functions, while consistently maintaining production levels.

Decrease scrap below industries by effectively directing Lean initiatives, training employees regarding procedures, and increasing worker accountability, reducing first year levels by 10% (equaling $200K).

Increase productivity and eliminate safety concerns by leading facilities and maintenance teams, and making necessary processes changes.

Maximize customer satisfaction through quality control measures, efficient workflow scheduling, and prompt issue resolutions.

Modeled production history to indentify man power issues and predict cash outlays required to hit production requirements.

Smith Foundry 2012 to 2013

General Manager

Led the strategic direction of the entire plant including: safety, production, maintenance, and quality activities of 80 union employees. Developed policies related to safety, quality, delivery, cost/lean manufacturing, customer satisfaction, and employee relations. Prioritized daily work and analyzed monthly system status reports. Collaborated with union members to address concerns and clarify contract agreements.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully implemented Lean initiatives, delivering reliable quality and improved productivity at lowest cost per unit.

Met production goals while negotiating complex Teamster contracts.

Identified opportunities and constraints by tracking high-profile products through the production phase.

Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Prospect Foundry 2005 to 2012

General Manager

Planned and directed all operations, EH&S, technical sales, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and order entry. Initiated process improvements, identified priorities, and monitored performance and key metrics. Implemented strategies for all aspects of operations including budgeting, staffing, and financial forecasting. Analyzed labor and scrap in order to identify process improvements. Supervised the implementation of Title V Minor Source Operating Permit Region 5.

Key Accomplishments:

Oversaw $20M annual budget and 140 union employees.

Drove company from 3% EBITDA level to 9% YTD on $18M in sales.

Reduced electrical consumption by 10% on a $1M budget by designing and implementing an Energy Management System.

Spearheaded labor contract negotiations with the Glass Molders and Pottery Union for a four-year contract term.

Key team player in new ERP system installation going live in four months of contract signing.

Achieved milestone of moving the safety mod-factor under 1.0 for the first time in company history.

Developed plant KPI’s in order to meet and exceed operating plans and customer requirements as it relates to on-time delivery and quality.

Increased management effectiveness through top-rate recruitment, training, and coaching.

Established first-ever maintenance budget, resulting in cost savings and process improvements.

Applied and received energy grant for electric reduction cost activities.

Studied technological and financial opportunities and created a strategic plan outlining recommendations.

Improved company image by building meaningful relationships with customers, government agencies, community organizations, and employees.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Precision Products (Aerospace) 1984 to 2005

Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Director of Strategic Initiatives

Key Accomplishments:

Planned and implemented all Lean manufacturing projects and 5S initiatives.

Direct all Visual Workplace initiatives.

Manager of utilities, contract services, and Maintenance Manager.

Director of EH&S, Worked with EPA on VIC Program and Super Fund Site in Texas.

Implement TPM programs on critical facility equipment.

Coordinate and direct Training Specialist on facility needs and requirements.

Design & implement HII Business Systems model, including Vision and Mission.

Champion all Rapid Set-Up SMED initiatives.

Implementing Kanban Pull Systems (Supermarket).

Answerable for a $3,600,000 building and maintenance budget.

Program robots and design fixtures

Team Champion of a manufacturing work-cell designed to reduce manufacturing lead-times by 75% and scrap rates by 50% through the installation of the Toyota Production System.

Directed effort with Nuclear Regulatory Commission to eliminate Nuclear License.

St. Paul Technical Institute 1987 to 1989

Instructor, Robotic Programming and Technology

Advanced automation

Cincinnati Milicron T-3 series robots

GM-Fanuc series robots

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Associate Degree, Industrial Engineering Technology, Red Wing Technical College, Red Wing, Minnesota

Certifications and Courses:

Visual Thinking Champion, Quality Methods International

Radiation Safety Officer Training RSO, NorthStar Imaging

Accelerated Improvement Workshop Leader (AIW) and Lean Manufacturing Training, Boeing Aerospace

Six-Sigma Greenbelt Training

Business Systems Course, ITO University

ISO Auditor

Hazwopper Incident Commander

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

President, Metal Casters of Minnesota

Chairman of the Board, American Foundry Society (AFS), Twin City Chapter

Mentee, Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth of Quality Methods International, Inc.

Caterpillar john Deere Boeing master black belt doctor college quality caterpillar

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