Mike Homrich

Grand Rapids, MI *****

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General Management Manufacturing Operations Chief Operating Officer

Increasing profitability through team development and persistent pursuit of continuous improvement

Passionate servant leader energizing the organization by effectively communicating and executing a strategic vision with persistent follow through. Maximizing impact and efficiency by properly prioritizing resources to key select initiatives. Consistently achieving strategic business and financial goals by inspiring commitment with a transparent communication style.

Lean Manufacturing Organizational Culture Development Interpersonal Communications

Strategic Business Planning & Execution Global Experience in Europe & Asia Fiscal Accountability / P&L Management

Professional Experience

Consultant – Lean Manufacturing and General Management March 2018 – Present

Contracted to implement a shop floor management system and enhance lean management training. Implemented the following:

Continuous Improvement Overview and Ground Zero Workshop

Team Development

oLaunch team meetings / standardize communication and meeting structure in all levels.

oTeam Leader training

oDevelop specific Key Performance Measures for each team and establish data collection processes

oVisual Management tools

Suggestion System

Standard Operating Procedures - write, train, audit

5S / Workplace Organization

Methodical Problem Solving

General Management:

Organizational structure

Team building and culture change

Project Management

Change Management

Process and System Development

NBHX TRIM USA & MEXICO, Comstock Park, MI 2001 - 2017

Design, development and manufacture of interior trim parts for the luxury car market.

Vice President Operations & Chief Operating Officer (COO) 2006 – 2017

Led all operations of the 680-employee organization with annual sales of $94MM including Product Development, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Environmental, Facilities and Safety. Directed analysis of optimum location and established a second plant site in Leon, Mexico.

Improved EBITDA over 80% via the series of actions outlined below:

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Transformed independent departments into a team pulling together as one by defining roles, communicating clear expectations, demanding accountability and fostering lean thinking throughout the entire organization.

Developed and executed plan that improved product launch performance from 15% of programs being profitable at start of production to over 85%. This increased customer satisfaction resulting in new business awards from $44MM in 2012 to $94MM in 2016.

Managed year-over-year sales growth of 40% in 2015 ($65MM to $94MM) and achieved record profits.

Reduced quality defects (PPMs) over 85% by working diligently with customers, analyzing customer complaints with implementation of permanent corrective action, and standardization of poka- yoke equipment in all quotations.

Achieved 93% nonconforming material reduction in 6 months (155,000 to under 10,000). Persistently attacked scrap and rework from all angles -- increasing first- time-through, daily participation on the shop floor reviewing parts, constant review of internal and external quality standards, and improving rework processes.

Executed transfer of highly technical Polyurethane Pressing Technology from Europe, achieving industry-leading yield rates within 1 year.

Achieved Ford Q1 status.

Quality Manager 2004 – 2006

Developed and directed implementation and training of standardized processes to achieve both TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certificates across multiple locations in the US and Germany.

Continuous Improvement Manager 2001 – 2004

Led, coordinated and developed systemic continuous improvement activities and kaizen events. Established and installed Shop Floor Management system throughout entire organization including: team development, standardization of team meetings, and establishing clear, timely, transparent communication structure top to bottom. Defined Key Performance Measures (KPMs) aligning all departments, all levels with the business plan. Implemented standardized work, 5S, suggestion system and safety culture.

CUSTOM INNOVATIONS INC., Grand Rapids, MI 2000 - 2001

Manufacturer of custom office furniture with sales of $18MM annually.

Plant Manager

Managed 20 salary and 90 hourly team members across a multi-shift laminating, CNC and edge banding office furniture manufacturing facility focusing on continuous improvement, waste/cost reduction and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Associate of Applied Arts (AA), Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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