MICHAEL A. STYRNA

Gurnee, IL ***** ad39h9@r.postjobfree.com 847-***-**** linkedin.com/in/michael-styrna-18a1938/

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Accomplished, innovative and cost-conscious executive with extensive experience in overseeing and managing the strategy, vision and direction of a manufacturing and distribution organization's operations to drive efficiencies, control costs and stimulate growth. Expertise in operations management, supply chain management, continuous improvement, budget and expense management, P/L responsibility, business excellence, training and mentoring and relationship building. Global experience with teams and functions in Asia/China, Mexico, South America and Europe. Adept at analyzing processes, identifying weaknesses and implementing improvements to increase productivity and streamline workflow. Skilled strategist with a record of establishing and executing strategic plans to meet current and future needs of an organization. A master distributor adept at collaborating with distributors and resellers. Exemplary communications, interpersonal and leadership skills used to interact and build partnerships with clients, executives, associates, vendors, internal and external stakeholders and other parties.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning & Execution Operational Excellence Supply Chain Management Resource Management Multi Facilities Lean Manufacturing Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Leadership Customer Relations Process Improvement Emerging Tech. Policies & Procedures Kanban 5S Toyota Production System

Distribution Logistics Warehousing SAP HANA ERP Implementation ISO 9000 (IMPORT/EXPORT) C-TPAT

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Recognized for Inspiring change within a manufacturing organization, functioning as catalyst to spur, adopt and implement validated and innovative strategies to drive speed, quality, safety and reliability of global processes.

In-depth background in overseeing and directing supply chain functions from order entry through shipping and invoicing.

Demonstrated expertise in overseeing and directing multi-facility manufacturing operations applying the 80/20 Pareto Principle.

Effectively managed and monitored raw materials budget of more than $100M and expense budgets of up to $20M for teams of up to 300 associates. ACCO BRANDS

Drove manufacturing costs down 4% annually by executing LEAN initiatives.

Extensive experience in warehousing, transportation, import and export, compliance and sourcing.

Served as leader of an IT Department, spearheading strategy and overseeing and executing high-profile IT initiatives, including an ERP implementation, cloud migration and Salesforce and SAP implementations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mitsubishi Electric Automation (MEAU), Inc, Vernon Hills, IL 2008 – Present

Vice President Operations Excellence Group, 2020 – Present

Oversee and direct entire supply chain operations, from Customer Care to Logistics for a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric, Inc. Lead manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transportation, import/export compliance, sourcing and planning functions. Manage a team of four direct reports, including directors and 90 associates with oversight of a $130M raw material budget and $10M expense budget.

Launched and implemented a manufacturing cost-saving initiative focused on decreasing the time from order placement to shipment that reduced overall costs by 4% year over year.

Initiated and rolled out company Visual Management Boards aligning goals with strategic initiatives that helped foster employee interest along with the Executive weekly reviews throughout the organization.

Collaborated with BDO consulting to introduce and orient the organization to the 80/20 Pareto Principle as a business operating system to envelop the organization and drive growth.

Senior Director, Operations, 2016 – 2020

Directed daily activities, including Supply Chain Management, IT and Business Excellence. Managed a $100M purchasing budget and an expense budget of up to $6M, while leading four managers and about 50 associates.

Initiated a Business Excellence, PMO group leading process improvements throughout the organization. Spearheaded multiple process improvement projects, including building and transitioning to new facilities in Mexico, leading a Sales Transformation initiative with Deloitte Consulting, and launching a new customer portal aligned with customer needs.

Implemented the company’s automation products into the group’s packing line to automate processes and reduce manufacturing and consumer expenses.

Director, Supply Chain Management (SCM), 2008 – 2016

Oversaw and led entire supply chain from Customer Care to Logistics, including Warehousing, Distribution, Transportation, Import/Export Compliance, Sourcing, and Planning. Analyzed supply chain operations and eliminated all inefficiencies to improve workflow and ensure supply chain team worked in harmony.

Launched Continuous Improvement teams to eliminate wastes, reducing SCM costs from 3.1% of sales to 2.3% of sales while reducing cycle time for shipments from 5 days to same-day shipping.

Improved productivity in warehousing operation 30% by enhancing existing ERP system, developing a cross-stocking function and eliminating waste in operations and automation.

Increased overall corporate GP% by 2% points through freight negotiations.

Developed annual customer service survey producing results to initiate continuous improvement teams.

Improved inventory turns by 20% and improved fill rates from 92% to 96% by applying a statistical planning methodology.

Implemented cycle counting program to achieve a 99+% accuracy in over 5K active SKUs.

Established import compliance program to meet ISA requirements of US Customs and Border Patrol.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCO Brands/General Binding Corporation (GBC)

Supply Chain Manager: Developed a Standard Operating Procedure and improved forecasting to 95% accuracy from less than 20%.

Director of Operations, Direct Sales Group: Developed supplier relationships, established supply chain organization and managed multiple manufacturing, warehousing and sourcing operations.

General Manager, Brand Image Solutions: Oversaw a $26M business unit concentrating on the sale of made-to-order consumer goods.

Senior Director of Operations, Pleasant Prairie Facilities: Directed a team of up to 300 associates in three ISO 9000 certified facilities with approximately $190M in sales.

Director of Operations, Custom Supplies Division (Binder Division): Led 275 employees in three US facilities focused on manufacturing, warehousing and distribution of products.

Plant Manager, Lincolnshire Facility: Reduced cost of products by 10% through Supplier partnering, simple automation, one-minute die changes and designing out machine downtime.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

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