Manager Management

Michael Podlucky

Algonquin, IL ***** 847-***-****

*******@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a key senior leadership position in operations where

demonstrated abilities in Process Improvement,

Planning/Analysis, and Leadership will be used to strengthen

the efficiency of the organization.

Skills Profile

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

CHAMPIONED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING PROCEDURES

IN SALT LAKE CITY AND CHICAGO AIRLINE CATERING UNITS.

Able to implement a material management control system for

timed deliveries thus helping to streamline inefficient

processes.

Establish controls and performance metric tools which measured

material flow, productivity and overall operator efficiency.

Increase Company's output by implementing standardized

processes and Work Cell Design techniques at each individual

work station.

Planning/Analysis

Strength in restructuring the organization, realigning

management and associate base to match new business volume and

revenue matrix.

Develop strategies for performance and development systems to

increase cross-functional capabilities of leaders, and provide

promotional opportunities.

Administered a plan to reduce aircraft incidents by 75% since

'04.

Initiation of 5-S core initiatives and aggressive safety

processes to reduce injury rate. Occupational injuries

decreased 30% from previous year.

Leadership

30+ years experience in Operations Management. Includes 27

years as a General Manager and City Manager of Operations in

Atlanta.

Accomplished in leading large teams. Teams include 80 Managers,

and 600 employees.

History of progressive leadership positions and responsibility.

Employment History

Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement 2009 -Present

Education

General Manager of Operations, Gategourmet 2004-2009

Chicago, IL

Gategourmet is a privately owned global corporation which

supplies meals, beverages, and equipment to the airline

industry. At Gategourmet, my primary responsibilities included

production and transportation activities of a multi-shift,

high-volume build to a customer specification facility.

Oversaw 44 supervisors and 450 employees.

Implementation of Lean Processes including 5-S, Work Cell

Design, Router Delivery System, Kan Ban Program and

Standardized Operating procedures.

Built and maintained quality standards into each individual

work cell.

Data collection and analysis of activities, resulting in 99%

On-time delivery rate.

Full P&L responsibility to include manpower planning, inventory

control and employee retention.

Managed a successful wage concession for the hourly employees

and oversaw a major management restructure.

General Manager of Operations, LSG Sky Chefs 1997 - 2004

Salt Lake City, Utah

LSG Sky Chefs provides in- flight services for all types of

airlines around the world. Their primary focus is airline

catering, in-flight equipment and logistics of in-flight

management. Their market share includes 30% of the global

airline catering market.

Championed the rollout of Lean Manufacturing, 5-S, 8 Wastes,

Standard work and Work Cell Design.

Hosted Lean workshops for other kitchens.

Successful succession planning and development of future

leaders.

Met or exceeded customer, employee and financial targets for

six years in a row.

Maintained employee relations in a union environment.

Restructured the operation after 9/11 to meet current volume

and revenue demands.

Maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Designed and executed a successful 2002 Winter Olympic Games

Plan.

City Manager, Dobbs International Services 1995 - 1997

Atlanta, Georgia

Accountable for all operations of three flight kitchens.

Oversaw technological improvements and maintenance for main

truck garage.

Supervised four general managers, human resources department

and finance manager.

Manager, Dobbs International Services 1975 - 1995

Held various management positions.

Progressed through corporation by ability to successfully

handle increasing responsibilities.

Held leadership roles in Atlanta, Tampa and West Palm Beach.

Education

BS - Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

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