Michael A Sindelar

New Bremen, OH ***** 614-***-**** adva9q@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/mike-sindelar

Director of Operations

Advanced operational leader, encourage and develop my executive staff. Generated Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s), plan, schedule, organize, and prepared daily, weekly, and monthly objectives. Staying within budget, maximized labor cost, implemented OEE tracking system, and maintained material cost to be in line with the overall company objectives. Enhanced safety and quality. Advanced at improving communication, training, and motivating all my staff and employees. Enhanced experience in Automotive Tier 1,2,3 suppliers. Enhanced knowledge gained from working for Honda of America for 10 years and part of the Toyota BAMA team for 3 years. Obtained Certification as a Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt. Headed root cause analysis and developed systems to improve overall efficiencies. These are Just some of my key areas of expertise include:

Budget Development Change Management New Business Development Operations Management

P&L Management Product Analysis & Development Team Building Plant Management Quality Control

Crisis & Problem Resolution Communication Short-Long Term Financial Planning Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Morrison Industries, Novi, Michigan (Turnaround situation) Sept 2021 – Feb 2023

Plant Manager

5 Direct support, 40 Operators, Fabrication, Welding, Assembly, Tooling, Saw

Turnaround situation, resulted in first time profit over past 4 years

Oversaw the moving, designed the layout, enhanced the flow, reorganized the manpower, facilitated the contractor’s performance, and transformed how to best run the plant.

Implemented 5S, prepared shadow boards, and implemented lean principles throughout the plant.

Restructured the team dynamics so we put the best person in the right position for assured success.

Accomplished 4X the output with 1/3 the manpower by transforming my employee’s mindsets.

Designed our hiring process to focus on the character of the individual.

Implemented an open-door policy and promoted trust throughout the plant.

Maintained many profitable months since then

Dormakaba, Indianapolis, Indiana (Corporate re-structuring) March 2021 – July 2021

Plant Manager

Oversaw 480 operators and 420 office personnel, manufacturing and overseeing Hinges, Locks, Assembly, CNC, Plating, Powder coating, finishing, Stamping. Implemented Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Implemented pre-shift huddles in all areas to allow for better communication during the Covid-19 social distancing protocols.

Re-aligned CNC machines allowing one operator to run multiple machines at the same time.

Launched a 5-S program throughout all 6 of the buildings.

Developed a better core verification device which in turn increased efficiencies by 30% and improved quality of the finished goods.

Lobbied for the re-alignment of our grinding wheel which increased output of cores by 33%.

Improved morale throughout all areas by simply talking to and listening to the employees.

Instrumental in having two of the highest sales months in the history of the company.

Schnipke Precision Injection Molding, Ottoville, Ohio (Growth) May 2017 – Mar 2021

Plant Manager

Hands on support for the implementation of 5S throughout the organization. Developed work instructions for the Process technicians and a Reference charts for action items covering different press and part issues. Manufactured cartridges and high-quality medical devices.

Utilized fishbone diagrams to get to the root cause.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing and six sigma concepts to obtain CI in all areas.

Defined process improvements goals and objectives, and cost savings programs.

Implemented a plant wide safety programs, launched Kanban systems and inventory control systems.

Partnered directly with the Maintenance team to put in place a much-needed PM program.

Utilized knowledge of each of Manager’s strengths and weaknesses to tap into their talents, making them more valuable to the organization while continually making improvements throughout the plant.

American Lean Consulting, Dallas, Texas, (needed to spend time with my Daughter USMC) Nov 2016 – June 2017

Vice President

Provided guidance, leadership and use experience gained over the years to direct and develop plant focus. Developed a new Planning and Scheduling system for the Plant, inventory control, etc.

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Projects Unlimited, Dayton, Ohio (support my daughter back from Afghanistan USMC) Jan 2014 – Nov 2016

Director of Operations, Director of Lean Manufacturing

Set strategy and direction for the plant.

Increase profits of 288% in the first year, best in company history while also developing a more efficient maintenance control system.

Oversaw lean implementation throughout the plant

Directed and supported the improvement of our FPY from 37% to 93%, OTD from 84% to 99.9% and increased overall business by 27% all this by developing a strong working relationship with the customers.

P&G Supervisor, Lima, Ohio (temporary position in transition) 2013 – 2014

SET Enterprise, Columbus, Indiana (RIF, loss of major customer) 2011 – 2013

Plant Manager

Developed the executive team to manage their areas, reviewed and evaluated their performance. Directed the implementation of a FIFO system resulting in reducing inventory more than 2 million dollars.

Redesigned the equipment performance (CNC) resulting in an increase in productivity 150%.

Reorganized and directed the combining of two plants while managing and overseeing the inventory reduction plan of cutting 40% on-hand inventory.

Orchestrated and supported my staff in the combining of processes while cross training the operators resulting in the decrease of downtime by 35%.

Exide Tech., Bristol, Tennessee (Plant Closed) 2008 – 2011

Plant Manager

Decision maker for designing, building, employing, training, and starting-up production for a new facility in Tennessee. Prepared financials, established P&L, found discrepancies, and delivered best practices guidance to the owner. Set up PM program and process improvement initiatives.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Union and non-union experience

Honda of America Mfg., Sr. Project Manager, Marysville, Ohio (Opportunity to get into manufacturing), 10 years

NAMPAC, Plant Manager Cleveland, Ohio (Plant closed), 3 years (Implemented Lean into their culture)

ThyssenKrupp Budd, Sr. Manager Lean Manufacturing, Detroit, Michigan (Growth and opportunity), 2 years, over saw 6 Plants implementing Lean principles and CI into each)

NSK Corporation, Production Manager, Franklin, Indiana (Family crisis), 3 years, Member of the Toyota BAMA team 3- years, set up PM and Changeover programs for Hub machining, grinding, CNC, and assembly departments.)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wright State University

BS – Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Bluffton University

BA – Math Education, Bluffton University

Six-Sigma Black Belt Certified

J-Standard Certified

610 / 620 Certified

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Conflict of Interest 7-Habits of Highly Effective People Lead Trainer Mutual Respect Anti-Bribery

Safety Leadership Information Security Government Is Your Customer Working with Agents and Intermediaries

Code of Ethics Business Conduct Careful Communication Financial Integrity Environmental Awareness

24-7 Safety Records Management Social Styles Leading Teams Global Competition Principles and Practices

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