Prodiction Manager

MICHAEL MIHALAKIS

*** ******* ***** 563-***-****

Peosta, IA 52068 *******@*****.***

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Profile Hands-on and diverse experience in production

management

• Accomplished professional with track record of success

• Motivated and focused

• Proven relationship management skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

BODINE ELECTRIC COMPANY

Experience

Production Manager (03/08-Present)

• Achieved diplomatic relations and improved morale in

department by communicating change strategies in team

meetings and one-on-one coaching.

• Influential management member in process of relocation of

employees to Peosta facility.

• Develop cost analysis reports to determine if capital should be

spent.

• Direct and ensure achievement of daily production objectives for

second shift Production Managers.

• Project long-term production and staffing goals based of

forecast.

• Direct Engineering staff on projects to implement process

improvement.

• Obtained improved capacity and flexibility of workforce by

creating and implementing cross training program.

• Implement and maintained cellular manufacturing processes

• Initiate documentation to obtain ISO certification.

• Introduce new processes for lean manufacturing and JIT for cost

saving purposes.

ENERGY MFG CO.

Production Supervisor (08/06-03/08)

• Supervised twenty bargaining employees.

• Audited 5S and quality standards to meet company and

customer objectives.

• Met daily production deadlines.

• Implemented lean manufacturing processes to meet company

objectives within established budget.

CAMOPLAST ROCKLAND LTD

Production Manager (04/00 – 07/06)

• Managed production operations and staff.

• Supervised and trained newly-hired employees on procedures

and safe work practices, promoting self-directed approach.

• Ensured compliance with established company policies and

procedures.

• Developed and ensured achievement of daily production

objectives for shift foremen.

• Generated reports on production, quality, and maintenance.

• Managed projects from conception to completion within strict

deadlines.

• Maintained high standards of productivity, safety, and strict cost

controls within established budgets.

Significant Accomplishments

• Increased productivity from 72% to 77% in less than one year

generating a $200,000 cost savings by coaching employees on

proper procedures and development of strong work habits.

• Streamlined production processes, reduced direct labor costs by

$100,000 through DOE’s

• Reduced scrap PPM by 20%, generating a $99,000 cost savings

by co-designing Poke Yoke’s for production processes.

• Reduced absenteeism to 2% by implementing reward programs

for attendance.

• Improved safety plant-wide achieving 2 yrs with no time loss

accidents through coaching and training for on the job safety.

Education University of Phoenix

Currently enrolled in MBA program

BS in Business Management (05/11)

Associates in Business Management (04/08)

NICC-Welding certificate

Professional Training:

Time, Priority, and Meeting Management

Coaching and Team Building

Effective Communication

ISO Internal Auditor training (Iowa State)

STOP Auditor (safety)

SAP Manufacturing and Purchasing Functions

ACE

Computer SAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, CMMS, Mapics

Skills

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