Plant Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Michael A. White
St. Peters, MO ***76
Cell 314-***-****
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Profile
Operations/manufacturing executive with extensive experience in business analysis, development, and financial decision making. Strong P&L track record with functional management experience in all disciplines of manufacturing operations. Knowledgeable in Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management and Lean Manufacturing principles. Accomplished leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Employment History
2000—2025
Lee Spring LLC www.leespring.com St. Charles, MO Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Lee Spring has 18 international facilities including ten U.S. manufacturing plants. We are a full-service spring and wire form supplier who offers custom products along with a stock catalog of 25,000+ off-the-shelf items available for immediate shipment.
Currently the Plant Manager responsible for all business and operations of the Missouri satellite including manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, sales, local engineering and customer service.
Implemented the initial start up of the Monterrey Mexico plant.
Spent two years as both the Missouri and North Carolina Plant Manager.
Coordinated the movement of a California acquisition to the Missouri plant.
Maintain a 95%+ line fill rate for all shipments.
2000
Cardinal Window Manufacturing. Bridgeton, MO.
Plant Manager supervising five department managers with 60+ hourly directs in the manufacture of custom vinyl windows.
1996—2000
Flex-O-Lite/Services & Materials. Divisions of Jackson Products Inc., Chesterfield, MO
Manufacturing Manager responsible for all personnel and activities of a multi-department manufacturing operation. Various processes ranging from high volume/low mix make-to-stock goods to specialty products. Manufactured products from this facility supported approximately $4.8 million in annual sales and operated at margins ranging from 28-43%.
Reduced processing time in receiving from 4 to 1 days.
Reduced hourly staff by 15% through cross training and expanded duties.
Increased storage area by 30% within the same space by reconfiguring warehouse.
Reduced shipping lead times for lites from 7 days to 4-48 hours.
Reduced shipping lead times for sewn products from 6 weeks to 7 days while experiencing a 17% increase in year-to-date sales.
Operations Analyst responsible for evaluating current and new acquisitions in relation to one another for their ability to meet predetermined profit objectives. Realigned manufacturing operations and product lines to meet specified goals.
Coordinated the closure of a 100,000 square feet manufacturing plant in Indiana.
Integrated product lines from former Indiana plant to existing facilities and subcontractors.
Negotiated contracts with joint-venture partners and subcontractors in Mexico and Trinidad.
Directed the movement of all materials and equipment between plants in Mexico.
1991-1996
Clayton Corporation, Fenton, MO
Materials Coordinator responsible for the creation and supervision of all production control and planning systems within the Convenience Products group.
Integrated a new acquisition into Clayton’s corporate structure.
Participated in the strategic planning for an upcoming expansion.
Headed the team which selected and implemented a new ERP system.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive industrial health and safety program.
1988-1991
Hydraulics Inc. A Division of Echlin, Litchfield, IL
Senior planner with responsibilities including all planning and scheduling for the master cylinder division.
1984-1988
Engineered Air Systems Inc., St. Louis, MO
Production Control Supervisor for several defense contract assembly lines.
Education
B.S. SIUE School of Business, Production and Operations Management
B.S. SIUE School of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
M.B.A. Lindenwood University
Professional Organizations
2012 MO Manufacturing Skills Institute; Advisory Board Member
2000-2025 AAIM Operations Managers Roundtable Member
1994/95 Chairman, AAIM Safety Managers Roundtable
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