MICHAEL KING
Résumé
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE
M ICHAEL KING, MBA
***** ******* ***** **** – Houston, TX 77095
901-***-**** - *************@*******.***
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE
Corporate and client driven professional with decades of experience in manufacturing process,
cutting edge technology, productivity assessment, process improvement, supply chain
coordination, safety compliance, total quality management and all phases of industry operations.
Instrumental in the development, design, implementation, and improvement of the systems that
create and deliver the firm's products/services. Coordinate all movement, storage, material
loss/salvage, and distribution of inventory from point of origin to point of utilization ensuring
customer satisfaction plus inter departmental efficiency. Masterful at integrating general operating
procedures, talent acquisition and team building efforts to achieve organizational goals.
Contribute directly to short and long term profitability objectives. Motivate personnel to set higher
goals and achieve greater success. Consistently strive to successfully conceptualize, cultivate
and orchestrate internal operations with practical management initiatives to support and achieve
organizational goals. Overcome complex business challenges within fast paced, high pressure
environments using timely foresight, keen judgment, innovative ideas, steadfast dedication and
impeccable integrity. Maximize asset protection while minimizing risks from onsite accidents,
inventory damage, shipping delays, or legal issues. Expertise in oil/gas, gaming, building
products, electronics, steel, DoD, and direct marketing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Logistics ISO 9001/19011 Production Metrics
Management
Process Lean Six Sigma BB Loss Prevention
Improvement
API QI Auditor Kaizen Champion Staff Development
Contract Safety Compliance Recruit/Retention
Management Contract Vendor Relations
Purchasing/Budgetin Management Sales Management
g Best Practices/QC
Resource Utilization
CAREER EXPERIENCE
The LoneStar Group (LoneStar Fasteners); Spring, TX
2014-Present
Multi-million dollar global company providing energy hardware to the Oil and Gas
industry.
Director of Operations
Responsible for the entire site’s operations, holding managers accountable to achieve
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monthly and annual targets in service delivery, quality, cost, safety, and other key
performance targets.
Lead, drive, and sustain the cultural and technical changes necessary to make our
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client’s operations a world class Lean operation.
Serves as the leader and catalyst for implementing Lean Enterprise principles, tools, and
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techniques within our client’s Global site operations.
Responsible for the preparation of annual operating budgets, business plans for the
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entire site.
• Leadership responsibility for 300+ indirect reports and 15 salaried support staff
associates with functional responsibility for all site operations and Global Supplier
Network. Department oversight includes: Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Quality
Assurance, Engineering, and OPEX department
Responsibility for the management of the people resource through good practice,
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employee appraisal systems, implementation of compensation and benefit programs,
communication systems, and performance management techniques
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL; Houston & Big Spring, Texas 2013 to 2014
$15 Billion global company providing drilling, evaluation, completion, production of oil and
natural gas wells
General Manager/Quality Assurance Manager
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Direct daily facility operations - 4 buildings, 200,000 sq. ft.; and supervise 15 management
staff with over 150 support personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of Quality Systems Manual, operating and technical
procedures, government regulations, and direct workplace instructions.
• Lead internal audits maintaining 100% oil and gas industry regulatory compliance.
• Manage $12 million raw materials and $40 million finished products inventory.
• Coordinate daily operations with Proj.Mgt, production, manufacturing/design engineering,
planning, scheduling, shipping, inventory control, and facility/equipment maintenance.
• Execute $23.4 million annual operating budget and reduced shrink loss by 15%.
• Consult with Purchasing Department, establish quality specifications for raw materials,
components, subassemblies and establish vendor PPV saving 12% overall.
• Manage daily QC operations, inspect in-house services, and outsourced parts as needed.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, serve on quality task forces, improve processes as per.
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8777 W. Maule Ave #3080 Las Vegas, NV 89148
901-***-**** *************@*******.***
BALLY TECHNHOLOGIES; Las Vegas, Nevada 2009 to 2012
Most experienced and diversified slot design and games manufacturing company in world, $1
Billion annually
Corporate Director of Global Quality Assurance and Compliance
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Directed promotion of corporate quality assurance initiatives at all 12 domestic/international
operations and sales sites.
• Provided supervision and continuous training for 35 corporate HQ personnel.
• Oversaw QA of 200+ global suppliers in US, Europe, China, and South America.
• Created/designed/implemented Global Quality Measurement and Reporting System for over
4,000 games/units per month that were regulated by 264 Regulatory Bodies.
• Instituted new Supplier Rating System maintaining 98% parts per million.
• Developed CAPA System to address external and internal non-conformance issues.
• Co-created Bally’s Technologies’ Supply Chain Excellence Program.
• Maintained important Global Preferred Supplier Certification and negotiated SLAs
• Created Corporate QA lab for product reliability testing, form, fit and function, First Article
Inspection, vendor buyback and credit approval.
D.B.A. MICHAEL KING; Lee’s Summit, Missouri 2007 to 2009
Premier consultant with Society of Industry Leaders of Vista Research (Guide Point)
Registered Consultant
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Delivered change management and operational excellence consulting to clients.
• Implemented division lean manufacturing and Six Sigma program for $1.9 Billion printing
company, Vertis Communications.
• Performed statistical analysis for Kansas division of Honeywell Aerospace.
• Provided Harte Hanks Logistics executive team orientation and coaching regarding
improvement methodologies to lower variable costs, increase new profits, and improve
customer satisfaction.
HARTE-HANKS; Shawnee, Kansas 2005 to 2007
$2 Billion direct marketing concern with major clients worldwide
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Managed and reviewed QA department compliance audits and document control.
• Coached management on compliance issues in FDA regulated distribution environment.
• Performed root cause analysis with site personnel, took corrective action and improved
efficiency from 70% to 95% - served as primary contact for customer and regulatory audits.
• Championed corrective/preventative action reduction initiative generating $360,000 savings.
• Led quality program for 400 seat inbound call center operation.
• Created unit Dashboards; site Lean Six Sigma Belt.
FLEXTRONICS; Memphis, Tennessee 2001 to 2004
$30 Billion electronics manufacturing services provider
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Concentrated on commercial and DoD account; ISO-9001 procedural compliance.
• Created/implemented training programs educating 45 auditors which improved their
performance level with customers. Provided OEE metrics to Engineers
• Managed account information to support claims administration troubleshooting.
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8777 W. Maule Ave #3080 Las Vegas, NV 89148
901-***-**** *************@*******.***
PYRAMID LOGISTICS; Memphis, Tennessee 1999 to 2001
3rd party logistics, transportation, and distribution company
Operations Manager
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Managed transportation/distribution operations for Pfizer, Radio Shack, Fed-X accounts.
• Supervised, trained, motivated, evaluated 6 managers with 120 support personnel.
• Ensured maximum utilization of personnel and material resources shipping up to 30 inter-
modal truckloads daily throughout U.S. and Puerto Rico.
• Supervised onsite sorting/delivery to satellite warehouses and fulfillment centers.
• Achieved/maintained a 99% production efficiency rating and generated a $500,000 plus
operating cost savings over 2 year span.
• Improved customer service, boosted staff morale, and increased skill level
BIRMINGHAM STEEL; Memphis, Tennessee 1995 to 1999
Leading manufacturer of steel products
QC/QA Auditor
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Coordinated specialized inspection process, provided quality control of finished goods, and
assisted in manufacturing scheduling and inventory control.
• Handled up to 400 billets, 100 tons, and maintained 97.5 % product quality rating.
• Led Kaizen teams for process improvement and product defect reduction.
• Examined all incoming products for accuracy keeping detailed records.
• Monitored and improved where possible all internal manufacturing processes.
KINGSTON TRANSPORTERS; Jackson, Mississippi 1985 to 1995
Logistics company providing warehousing, pick-pack fulfillment, and pick/up delivery service
General Manager
Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities
• Supervised 2 managers, shipping supervisor, comptroller, HR generalist, 3 sales staff.
• Provided sort control, pickup/delivery, warehousing, distribution, and daily reporting for
financial institutions in Louisiana and Mississippi.
• Maintained full P&L responsibility and YOY 5% to 10% profit margin.
• Negotiated 3rd party and owner operator contracts along with Service Level Agreements.
• Managed the sales team and company fleet of drivers.
FORMAL EDUCATION
PARK UNIVERSITY Kansas City, Missouri
Master of Business Administration Degree (Strategic Planning)
BETHEL COLLEGE McKenzie, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management
Villanova University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Philadelphia, PA
SPECIAL TRAINING
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Villanova Univ.), ISO-9001/19011, APQP/PPAP Certified, API
Certificate in Petroleum and Natural Gas Quality Management, OSHA Safety, Material
Handling and Warehouse Operations, Project Management Professional, Lead Auditor, HazM