MICHAEL FOWLER

*** ***** **** ****–Monroe, NC ***10-USA 704-***-**** ad4klt@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position that offers growth opportunities and allows utilization of my technical and leadership skills to further develop our organization.

EDUCATION

MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTATION AUGUST 2012

Babcock Graduate School of Management

Wake Forest University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAY 2007

William States Lee College of Engineering

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS

●Project Management

●Procurement Leadership

●AutoCAD

●Sales Engineering Experience

●SMED Event Leader

●ESPRIT Programming

●Direct Customer Engagement

●MATLAB

●Strong Quantitative Analysis

●Kaizen Event Leadership

●Cellular Manufacturing Concepts

●Hands-On Machining Experience

CNC Programming

●Part programming for multiple 5-axis milling and turning machines. Project leader for two separate ID grinding machines that included programming, providing tooling, full set up, operator training, and proving out an adequate amount of parts.

Kaizen Event Leadership

●Lead multiple Kaizen events focused on scrap reduction, improved set up times, implemented cellular manufacturing concepts. Five events annually providing yearly savings of up to $175,000.

Cellular Manufacturing Concepts

●Designed and implemented three manufacturing cells. This eliminated the batching manufacturing process and improved manufacturing lead times by 40%. Improved manufacturing lead-time that translated to $350,000 in annual savings.

ESPRIT Programming

●Two years of ESPRIT Experience programming for a 5-axis milling machine to eliminate using the traditional milling process

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

●Data Base Analysis

●Statistical Analysis

●Innovative

●Strategic Planning & Analysis

●Ability to Solve Complex Issues

●Self-Starter

●Tactical Organization Towards Results

●Excellent Communicator

●Goal Focused

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MONDO (Trustmark-CW) IT Project Manager Charlotte, NC Sept. 2022 – Present

Trustmark & Health Benefits Divestiture

●Managing multiple projects within the Transcend program to execute the divestiture between Trustmark and Health Benefits.

●Created project plans for Network, Telephony, Azure Data separations for internal team members, management staff, and external customer viewing to align specifically all actions required to complete the 12-month project.

●Managed weekly internal actions and assignments for all network and software engineers using a standard risks-actions-dependencies-issues template. All actions and assignments directly related to the overall project plan to enable and sustain workload balance for all team members.

●Managed multiple vendor and divestiture client engagements throughout the 9-month duration, mitigating risks, identifying and completing issues associated with engineering, products, vendors, etc.

NETVIEW, INC (DTNA/MBUSA) IT Project Manager Charlotte, NC Jan. 2018 – Aug. 2022

DTNA ICS Monitoring & Support Initiative

MBUSA Wireless Refresh Project

DTNA ISA (Information Security Architect) Project

●Worked directly with multiple network and software engineers to develop a solution providing full monitoring and support for network automation devices located throughout (6) manufacturing sites in North America.

●Created project plan for internal team members, management staff, and external customer viewing to align specifically all actions required to complete the 7-month project.

●Managed weekly internal actions and assignments for all network and software engineers using a standard risks-actions-dependencies-issues template. All actions and assignments directly related to the overall project plan to enable and sustain workload balance for all team members.

●Successfully completed (6) customer facing “Go/No-Go” site decisions for enabling the monitoring/support solution, based remotely in India, and managed directly by network engineers within the United States.

●Managed a core project team of two network analysts, one network operation manager, and a service manager to replace wireless controllers at (17) various facilities throughout the US. Along with (4) “major” sites replacing wireless controllers and APs utilizing a weekend duration to complete each facility.

●Created master project plan containing all actions, dependencies and risks associated with the core project team and the overall project.

●Successfully managed all inventory and created a fully replicated lab environment at the MBUSA headquarters in Sandy Springs, GA. All inventory from the OEM was completely tested within the laboratory environment before being implemented at each of the (17) customer sites.

●Service provides shop floor security for Greenfield (new production cell development), and Brownfield (new equipment within current production cells) topics. Service also provides Information security risk management for DTNA to US and Mexico facilities, implementing at (9) total sites.

SHUTTERFLY, INC Scrum Master, PjM Fort Mill, SC Dec. 2015 – Aug. 2017

Cross-Functional Team Management

R&D Management

●Managed multiple X-Functional project teams that develop, implement and sustain new manufacturing methods utilized throughout all Shutterfly brands.

●Strategically utilized MS Project and Google Smart sheets for coordinating master project and program schedules for successful alignment across multiple cross-functional teams.

●Created internal manufacturing drawings for multiple Shutterfly brands including Photo Gifts, Home Décor and Statement Gifts divisions.

●Developed internal manufacturing technologies for multiple Laser Engraving solutions across three external Shutterfly sites.

●Managed a three-person team that implemented and sustained the Laser Engraving solutions that were developed. Including Standard Work Instructions, Preventative Maintenance, Technical Documentation, etc.

SharePoint

●Created and maintained Shutterfly’s R&D SharePoint site that stored drawings, technical documentation, and Critical internal documentation.

●Utilized SMTP encryption, Access Services and other tools to provide and limit access to appropriate individuals that required data access and rights to modify.

●Developed SP Business intelligence and WOPI interface for Shutterfly that allowed for specific programming and user interface that allowed internal application of restricted documents while maintained a high level of security for those specific documents.

●Coded and developed internal Shutterfly programs detailed for the end user that allowed granted users the ability to interface and modify without an over complicated experience.

●Added company specific applications to better accommodate Shutterfly employees and external partners for collaboration purposes to internally/externally grow the Shutterfly brand.

TYCO – SCOTT SAFETY Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Monroe, NC Sept. 2013 – Dec. 2015

New Product Integration

Factory of the Future

Manufacturing Engineering (APR, SBAS, Valve Cell, RM)

Production Supervisor

●Cross-functional team member for multiple New Product Integration (NPI) projects within the organization to develop manufacturing methods, manufacturing plans, and fixture design to aid in successful product launches.

●Essential team member in design and integration of Factory of the Future principles along with the coordination for a successful establishment of the Try-Storming Center expansion.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Dec. 2012 – Sept. 2013

●Performed sustaining activities, such as standard operating procedures, improving machine uptime, and ensuring ergonomic stability for multiple areas to promote increased efficiency throughout daily production operations.

●Provided a “hands-on” approach for troubleshooting various machine and testing issues, specifically related to APR and the Valve Cell. Maintained spare parts inventory to reduce machine downtime and mitigate any risks associated.

Interim Production Supervisor Jan. 2013 – Apr. 2013

●Managed a team of approximately 30 individuals to successfully drive manufacturing operations and obtain daily demand requirements. Worked closely with lead operators to ensure proper LEAN manufacturing practices and principles were fully utilized.

●Developed manufacturing documents to effectively monitor machine downtime issues in order to execute action plans and increase overall machine efficiency.

GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES Project Manager Richburg, SC July 2011 – Nov. 2012

Project Management

Process Design Implementation

●Project manager for multiple machine installations. This includes overseeing the project from start to finish while effectively managing engineers, contractors, and operators that performed supporting roles.

●Successfully lead over twenty events and projects that through aggressive operational implementation provided a cost savings benefit equaling $450,000 annually.

●Coordinated staff requirements, contractor tasks, and engineering functions for a seven month, $50 million dollar corporate expansion to incorporate a new product line.

Process Engineer January 2011 – July 2011

●Multiple stages of design work that lead to the fabrication and implementation of a batch house diverter that enables the use of a second mixer in order to effectively keep the material flowing at the required pace.

Lab Management

Customer Engagement

●Process control of the materials lab used during a special project run that lasted over six weeks. Included machine programming and repair, process improvement, and updating technology.

●Direct engagement with new customers and the operations staff to properly design new products from the customer’s specifications. During this process, I worked closely with the customer and our director of operations to ensure a smooth transition for new product implementation.

IMO PUMP Manufacturing Engineer Monroe, NC May 2007 – January 2011

CNC Programming

●Programming for multiple 5-axis machines, ID grinding machines, thread grinding machines, and shaft lathes.

Rotor Manufacturing Technology

●Familiarity and hands-on experience with design and functionality of the three screw pump concept. Includes the entire manufacturing process, turning, thread milling, OD grinding, heat treating, and thread grinding.

Benchmarking

●Collected information from inside and outside the company to create a synthesis available to Sales/Marketing Network

Implementing Cellular Manufacturing

Sales Eng. Experience

●Created various manufacturing cells to eliminate the batching process. Improved work flow, decreased WIP, and increased operator efficiency.

●Coordinated directly with an internal sales group and external customers to create and effectively market new products and designs. Effectively worked directly with our customer base to facilitate and negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract.

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