Dr. Michael Sanders – Resume

MICHAEL S. SANDERS

**** ** ****, *******, ** 79407

Phone: 806-***-****

Email: acbqrt@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

with Global Cross-Industry Expertise

“I can walk into a room full of CxO’s and successfully influence everyone to support my vision and goals”

• Powerful communicator, Strategic visionary, Strong business acumen, Tactical leader and Dynamic ‘people-

person’ with 17 years experience in business leadership, system performance effectiveness and efficiency,

and optimizing multiple functional areas including product development & support, supply & delivery chains,

sales & marketing operations, compliance & risk management controls, systems optimization & engineering,

financial/budget planning (10M+) & managing, and initiating & developing new divisions;

• Strong aptitude in developing and leading high-performance teams, Successful international negotiator and

strategist with outstanding mitigation skills, Effective and proven managerial skills in global cross-group

collaborations, Proven ability in building and sustaining relationships with customers & internal executives

with a deep grasp of marketing & selling environment, Versatility in detailed and strategic functions,

Superior project management skills, Mastery in quantitative and analytical skills with outstanding expertise

in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Master Black Belt levels).

CAREER SUMMARY

• 17 years in managing multifaceted businesses, driving complex strategies, and implementing

comprehensive projects

• Successfully led implementation of 7 large cross-functional improvement projects

• Led 3 organizations from concept to product design, engineering, prototyping, from beta testing to

successful product launch in different markets.

• Initiated expansion plans for 2 off-shore R&D and manufacturing entities; planed financial, operational, IT,

engineering & design, and supply/delivery networks relations and completed expansion projects ahead of

allotted time.

• Led and conducted collaborative efforts across all organizational levels in developing new product line and

new markets for 2 companies.

• Created, funded and led 3 incorporated entities with solid exit strategies.

• 3 times keynote speaker in international conferences; 5 chairmanships

• Multi-lingual with International travel & professional experience in England, China, India, Taiwan,

Netherlands, Italy, France, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Israel, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

04/2006 – Current Lean Master & Associate Director, TMAC, Lubbock, Texas

• Performed full lean assessment on 50+ organization

• Led Lean transition training, planning and implementation of 15+ organization

Select Examples:

• Led Lean transition & operational system optimization projects with cross-divisional teams in Tranter Corp.,

a Division of Alfa Laval Conglomerate (ALFA: Stockholm Exchange).

• Led and managed successful Lean transition with Hoshin Kanri (i.e., strategic planning) along with

organization-wide system optimization including financial and productivity planning and implementing

advanced measurement matrix (i.e., KPIs) in Miether Bearing, Inc., a division of ALCO Corp.

• Led, implemented, and managed a worldwide effort in engineering new product platform and integrated

process design and optimization with full financial planning at Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc.

• Trained top & mid management teams on a full lean six sigma principles and led the company in

implementing these principles at Osteogenics Biomedical Co.

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• Formed and managed cross-functional teams on full lean six sigma projects in optimizing operational

efficiency and product quality with clear financial gains in Mrs. Baird’s Bread, a Division of Bimbo Bakery,

Inc. (BIMBOA: Mexico Exchange).

• Supervised completion of operational layout and product flow redesign and implementation project among

four production plants and central IT system in Robinson Fans Corp.

• Led training and implementation of Lean principles in Tige’ Boats, Inc.

• Led training and implementation of Lean principles and organizational system transition to Lean Enterprise

in Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ: BWEN).

11/2003 – 04/2006 Founder & President, CIMS Technologies, Inc., Flint, MI

• Founded the company based on the concept of Consumer Initiated Manufacturing Systems, an advanced

lean/agile system approach to entire supply & delivery chains with consumer led demand generated

business flow-through.

• Managed a team of highly technical and disciplined individuals developing functional web-based platform

for CIMS.

Special Consulting Roles:

1) Lean Consultant and Expert, Daimler Chrysler’s advanced Engine Plant, Dundee, MI

o Analyzed the newly formed organizational system focusing on ‘Optimal Production Flow’ through

deploying lean principles. The plant produces 412,000 engines annually in 4 different models.

o Performed analytical/statistical studies on processes and teams capabilities for achieving high customer

satisfaction in various categories.

o Developed a structured matrix for scheduling employees in 4 shifts with flexibility to fluctuations in

customer orders.

2) Lean Consultant and Expert, Landaal Packaging Systems (Tier 2 supplier to GM), Lansing & Flint, MI

o Led the executive team for organizational wide Lean system implementation

o Performed various Kaizen events in three facilities focusing on supply & delivery systems, inventory

optimization, operational excellence, and financial effectiveness. (Landaal became #1 preferred supplier

to General Motors in their category after 2 years increasing their revenue by 24%+)

3) Transition to Lean System Leader, Delta Valve Inc. a Division of Curtis Wright Corp. (NYSE: CW) Salt Lase

City, UT

o Led the management team in planning & implementing Lean System principles

o Analyzed organizational wide ERP software system to implement Lean based metrics and operational

procedures.

4) Lean Based Product and Organizational Development, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc. (IFCS), Carrolton,

TX and Infintium Manufacturing Inc., Shanghai, China.

o Led IFCS, as the Interim CEO and President for 2.5 years, to a series comprehensive organizational-

wide expansion, product development, patent designs, etc. within 3 years growing share prices from

$1.63 to $8.00 per share while creating $14+ million value.

o Led a global management team to establish a successful supply chain system using Chinese, European,

and North American based suppliers.

o Negotiated a joint venture with Shanghai Shen Li, Corp. in creating and registering an R&D entity in

Shaghai, China.

o Created a full manufacturing entity in Shanghai China producing a complete Hydrogen fuel Cell System

with web-based integrated control capability as a patented dashboard control by customers and quality

engineers.

o Performed beyond all financial (budgetary and cash flow management) and growth requirements set by

the Board.

01/2001 – 10/2003 President, BeehiveFund Corporation, Flushing, MI

• Led the management team comprised of Accounting & Finance, IT, Sales, Product R&D, PR, and

Marketing to position the company in strategic partnership with high tech, manufacturing, and higher

education entities.

• Established direct relationship with external companies including WebEx (now a division of Oracle),

Vanenburg Group, PeopleSoft, SAP Portals, Noaber Foundation, Invensys BAAN, Cordys and i2

Technologies.

• Promoted Beehivefund’s capabilities in China and negotiated with Chinese educational coalition for

establishing a unique internet-based network for transferring students to American institutions. Likewise,

negotiated with various domestic institutions to join this unique network.

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• Met all financial obligations and performed beyond expected results for 3 consecutive years.

01/1997 – 12/2000 Graduate Studies in Industrial Engineering & Business Management at Texas Tech

University, Lubbock, Texas

03/1990 – 06/1997 CEO & President, La Vida Foods, Inc., Amarillo & Dallas, Texas & Oklahoma City, OK.

• From a capstone school research project in Biochemistry, created a unique formulation for reducing and

eliminating fat in select series of snack and pre-cooked food products.

• Founded and managed both manufacturing and distribution companies based on this unique formulation.

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• Produced and sold La Vida & TexaRosa brand products to retail and service stores throughout

numerous States

• Led sales & marketing efforts to systematically grow to line of products and market shares in 12 states by

managing more than 100 employees, 2 brokerage firms, numerous vendors and independent distributors,

and institutional customers.

• Grew the company virtually from $150,000 in debt to more than $1.5 M in gross profits in 4 years, creating

more than $15 M in valuation.

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, Management Minor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,

Texas

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Management Minor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, West Texas A & M University, Canyon, Texas

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Skills and expertise in various industry initiatives

• Outstanding communicator with effective negotiation skills

• Lean Master: 25+ lean system transition implementation including 7 executive/top management lean

transition projects, numerous Kaizen events, huge financial, product quality, and market growth gains

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt leading 12+ black belt level projects

• Expert in lean product and process development with zero defect (quality excellence) design concept

• Expertise in financial planning & forecasting, Ratio Analysis, Business & Market Analysis, Zero Based

Budgeting, and Capital/Time based management technique.

• Lead Auditor for ISO/QS 9000, 9001, 9004: 2000, 2005, 2008 and expertise in regulatory standards

• Expertise in Project Management, SWOT Analysis, FMEA, PERT, CPM and NPV

• Expertise in Benchmarking and Best Known Practices focused on high-performing systems

• Expertise in effective and efficient Supply Chain Development

• Expertise in Vendor Management techniques and Customer Relationship Systems

• Auto ID, RFID, and Material Handling expertise

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

CLOSING STATEMENT

“If you are truly committed to (and your company leadership is faithfully willing to support) transitioning

your organization to a true lean enterprise where the concept of ‘quality product, superior customer service,

and steady profitable market growth’ becomes embedded in your daily operations, then I offer the best of my

skills, experience, and talent to you assuring my work will accomplish your objectives effectively and

efficiently without any doubt.”

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