MICHAEL F. KLING

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Fishers, Indiana 46038 adkc7y@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proactive, results oriented Operation Management Professional with over 20 years progressive experience and expertise in leadership and problem solving. Strong strategic and tactical planning, organization and plant management qualifications.

Keen understanding of business priorities. A team player committed to managing operations and projects while contributing to revenue producing activities.

Cross-functional communications and interpersonal skills. Easily interface with all levels including clients, vendors, executives and staff.

Versatile, innovative and loyal management professional able to see the “big picture” while staying on top of all the details. Recognized for consistent success in developing the systems, processes and procedures to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, increase revenues and enhance profit performance.

Performance, process and results driven in commitment to safety, quality, waste reduction, productivity and continuous improvement.

CREDENTIALS

Education

Master of Science in Management, Specialize in Finance and Accounting

Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, Major in Economics

Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Training and Development

ISO-9000 Lead Auditor – ISO-9000 DS4A Compliance Course – 10 and 30 Hour OSHA

Compliance Course – Factory Mutual Fire Protection and Prevention Course

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cenveo (formerly MeadWestvaco Envelope) Indianapolis, IN

(Manufacturer of envelopes and other paper products for a wide variety of packaging needs)

Plant Manager

Managed and coordinated all productivity, shipping, warehouse, safety, quality and maintenance activities with staff of over 180 employees in a union environment. Recruited, hired and trained employees. Developed and implemented an annual business plan outlining goals, objectives and activities. Created and implemented projects to support plant goals through increased output, improved efficiencies and reduced costs. Worked with union and supervisors in support of resolving conflicts and settling disputes.

Key Accomplishments Include:

Reduced accidents in the plant from average of 10 per year to 2 per year.

Reduced manufacturing and shipping quality credits by 50%.

Established a waste reduction employee involvement committee in November 2011. Efforts have reduced total waste from 8% to 6%.

Thomas and Skinner Indianapolis, IN

(Manufacturer of magnets in the aircraft industry, defense systems, oil exploration and electrical appliances.)

General Manager

Recruited to manage all plant operations with over 100 employees including foundry, heat treatment, deburring, assembly, grinding, inspection and shipping operations at Indianapolis and Osgood, IN facilities. Also, responsible for production control at both plants. Manage production, staffing, human resource functions, safety, quality, scheduling and ordering materials, supplies and tools.

Key Accomplishments Include:

Led project that introduced liquid argon into the metal pouring process. Conducted research and analyzed results comparing results between argon and non-argon time periods. Reduced scrap by 30%, rejects by 20% and improved amount of product by 10%. Also, process lowered metal pouring temperatures resulting in energy savings.

Managed the year ending physical inventory, satisfying independent financial consultants.

Established and implemented a third shift improving production flow and timely completion of shipments to customers.

Implemented measurement to track on time delivery performance. Improved on-time deliveries from 35% to 70%.

MeadWestvaco Indianapolis, IN

(Manufacturer of envelopes and other paper products for a wide variety of packaging needs.)

Superintendent

Managed and coordinated all productivity, shipping, warehouse, safety, quality and maintenance activities with staff of over 150 employees in a union environment. Created and implemented projects to support plant goals through increased output, improved efficiencies and reduced costs. Worked with union and supervisors in support of resolving conflicts and settling disputes.

Key Accomplishments Include:

Increased productivity in plant by rebuilding all machines, improving scheduling process and emphasizing/communicating productivity goals.

Created formal training programs for both salaried supervisors and hourly employees.

Established goals for shipping department and recognized employees for good performance. Resulted in a reduction of shipping mistakes and errors from $20,000 to $5000 annually.

Worked with engineers and packaging suppliers to design the first automatic packaging unit on an envelope folding machine in the company. Ultimately, began using 8 of these units in our plant (and 18 throughout the company). Resulted in labor savings of $600,000 a year.

Reduced congestion, accidents and improved shipping efficiency by establishing a 2nd and 3rd shift shipping position. Eliminated overtime by 10%.

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