MICHAEL G. POPE

Franklin, TN 615-***-**** acwin3@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/mpopework/

High energy Operational and Financial Executive with strong background in manufacturing operations management and FP&A across complex, multi-site international operations. Start-up, turnaround M&A experience. Profit oriented, driver of change and an ability to achieve objectives. Team builder, strategic thinker, change agent.

Operations Management Manufacturing Management International Experience

Six Sigma Green Belt Global Sarbanes Oxley Leader Restructuring Consultant

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost resulting in a $3.5-$5.0+M annual savings.

Received Best/Most Improved Plant in two locations.

As multi-site International Controller turned operation from $2M loss to $2M gain.

Progressive experience in operational and financial settings including SOX leadership.

Recruited by President to assist financially and operationally in Chapter 11 restructure of company.

Reduced monthly close from 30 to 3 days; annual inventory time reduced from 2 days to 4 hours.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Martinrea 2015 to 2016

Martinrea International is a $3 Billion successful public tier one automotive supplier.

General Manager - Springfield, Tennessee

Led all operations (Heavy Stamping, Hot Stamping, Laser and Assembly) for a 400+ employee operation.

Customers - Nissan, BMW, VW, Chrysler and Ford in a $90M operation.

Developed and hired team to turn around operations. Annual income improvement of $5.0+M in first year. Improved cash flow with a reduction in inventory on hand of $3.0M.

Established a weekly schedule for entire plant that drove improvement and opened capacity for additional work.

Quality Industries 2013 to 2014

Quality Industries is a $90 Million successful, privately held company.

Senior Vice President - La Vergne, Tennessee and Denton, Texas

Led manufacturing, scheduling, shipping, receiving, and safety- Heavy Truck primary customer.

Improved operations efficiency 21% which eliminated weekend overtime, and annualized savings of $3.5M. Established improvements and metrics which drove operation from loss to income.

Established work centers for each machine and aligned demand with customer 13 week schedule.

Investigated, recommended and purchased new strategic equipment for plant to reduce overall cost.

Developed financial cost system for company measuring actual cost since CFO position was vacant.

Calsonic Kansei 2011 to 2013

Calsonic Kansei is a $9 Billion Japanese tier 1 automotive company.

Director - Plant Manager Electronics - Lewisburg, Tennessee

Managed the electronic components operation of a $215 Million plant supplying tier one and tier two electronics components to various customers - Nissan being primary.

Received recognition of Best in Plant award for North America for 2011.

Established 24 hour internal defect quality system which drove 75% reduction in external issues.

Managed budget for launch of the Inverter for battery powered Nissan Leaf.

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Martinrea 2009 to 2011

Martinrea International is a $3 Billion successful public tier one automotive supplier.

Operational and Financial Development - Corydon, Indiana and Tupelo, Mississippi

Consulted with Martinrea to provide leadership for two 250 employee tier one stamping/assembly operations. Coached and developed General Manager and team to lead operation successfully.

Led launch of 146 tools and 79 finished part numbers to produce Nissan X61F Program.

L&W Engineering 2006 to 2009

L&W Engineering is a $500 Million privately owned tier one automotive supplier.

Director of Quality/General Manager - Lebanon, Tennessee

Managed the $160 Million southern operations in operations, finance, customer relations and quality.

Successfully won back business with Honda after business was pulled due to performance.

Established metrics in safety/quality/delivery and achieved the most improved plant award for 2006.

Hired, trained and developed Financial Controller.

Tower Automotive 1997 to 2006

Tower Automotive is a $2 Billion global, values-based automotive supplier.

Restructuring Financial Team Leader – Novi, Michigan (2005 to 2006)

Reporting to the North American President, lead team member for developing restructuring analysis and Board presentation. Successfully closed and relocated the people and assets of 11 locations. Tracked all plans and worked with engineering, HR, purchasing, and finance to develop the manufacturing strategy.

Global Sarbanes Oxley Leader (SOX) – Novi, Michigan (2004 to 2005)

Led the remediation for Tower Automotive on a global basis. Developed eRoom to connect financial colleagues worldwide. Coordinated external auditors (Deloitte & Touche) with Sarbanes Oxley 404 in all areas of worldwide manufacturing operations including North America, Brazil, Europe and Asia.

Plant Manager/Financial Mentor – Southern Region - Bowling Green, Kentucky (1997 to 2004)

Financial mentor for five locations and managed the Tier I welded assembly $40 Million operation.

Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 58% to above 80%; world class 85%.

Achieved Toyota Delivery and Quality Award for 2000-2002. Plant maintained 100% delivery for all customers for entire tenure as Plant Manager. Achieved TS16949 certification for plant.

Financial mentor for five locations tasked with standardization of financial and operations.

Acted as Controller for two locations until Controller was secured. Managed all financial responsibilities and additional responsibility as plant leader for one location.

Various other financial and operational positions such as International Controller over three locations in Canada and US, Operations Controller, Manager of Cost, Budget and General Accounting with two international companies Honeywell (Allied Signal) and ITT Automotive.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Accounting, Cum Laude, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science Business, Cum Laude, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (thru AlliedSignal)

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