Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Michael J. Doyle

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven manufacturing and operations leader with extensive experience optimizing

processes in small-to-medium-sized manufacturing environments. Proven ability to reduce

costs, increase productivity, enhance quality, and drive revenue growth through Lean

methodologies, continuous improvement, and strategic leadership. Expertise in operational

excellence, P&L management, cross-functional collaboration, and employee engagement.

Committed to fostering a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EEO, and

Affirmative Action standards.

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES

P&L Management Budgeting Financial Analysis

Sales and Marketing Strategy Business Development Revenue Growth

Operations Management Manufacturing Leadership Strategic Planning

Lean & Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction Process Optimization

Safety & Quality Assurance OSHA Compliance Risk Mitigation

Cross-functional Team Leadership Employee Development HR & Labor Relations

Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement Inventory Management

Enterprise Systems SAP JDE M2M GS Workwise

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Prosci Change Management OSHA 40-Hour Certification Lean Principal Certification (Rockwell Collins)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Universal Industries Cedar Falls, IA

General Manager December 2024 to Present

Leadership & Strategy: Spearhead company-wide operations, driving strategic growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion in the metal manufacturing industry.

Market & Revenue Growth: Lead sales, marketing, and business development efforts, expanding key accounts, customer acquisition, and revenue streams.

P&L & Financial Oversight: Manage profit and loss (P&L), cost optimization, budgeting, and pricing strategies to maximize profitability and EBITDA.

Operational Excellence: Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (CI), and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality control.

Manufacturing & Production: Oversee sheet metal forming, stamping, welding, and fabrication processes, optimizing supply chain, throughput, and operational performance.

Process & System Optimization: Deploy ERP, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to streamline operations and improve scalability.

Blackhawk Engineering Cedar Falls, Iowa

Plant General Manager 2023 – 2024

Oversee sales, marketing, finance, operations, and logistics to drive business growth, expand market reach, and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Awarded 'Cedar Valley 2023 Employers of Choice' for outstanding workplace culture.

Reduced OSHA recordable incidents by 50% in 2023, strengthening safety programs and compliance.

Achieved $623K in cost savings through process improvements and waste reduction.

Developed and executed strategic initiatives to improve production efficiency, market expansion, and business operations.

Led cross-functional teams in driving operational improvements, boosting throughput, and ensuring quality control.

AGI Junge Control Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Plant Operations Manager 2018 – 2023

Led Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Service and Logistics, increasing revenue from $7.6M (2018) to $11.6M (2022) by implementing turnkey customer solutions.

Expanded fuel product offerings, adding $760K in new revenue growth (2023).

Launched a Customer Inspection PM Service & Parts Sales program, generating $980K in revenue (2023).

Built a 'Zero Incident Culture' with only two OSHA recordable incidents in five years (one COVID-related).

Managed P&L, budget planning, and cost reduction initiatives, aligning operations with corporate financial goals.

Viking Pump Cedar Falls, Iowa

Operations Manager 2015 – 2018

Increased productivity by 15% using Lean standard work initiatives.

Maintained 99.7% on-time delivery rate, improving supply chain efficiency.

Led the LACT product line business growth from $5M (2016) to $20M (2018).

Spearheaded product standardization to transition from Make-To-Order (MTO) to Make-To-Stock (MTS).

Embedded safety as a core cultural value, reducing workplace hazards and risks.

Viking Pump Cedar Falls, Iowa

Operational Excellence Leader 2014 – 2015

Led Lean and Six Sigma process improvements, eliminating inefficiencies and reducing costs.

Established KPIs for productivity and quality, driving measurable improvements.

Trained cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous operational improvement.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Continuous Improvements Manager 2013 – 2014

Reduced lead times by $800K through Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Achieved 35% productivity improvements by implementing standard work procedures.

10 full-time employees reassigned due to efficiency improvements.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Product Systems Optimisation Manager 2010 – 2013

Reduced inventory by $7.3M in FY12 to mid-FY13 through strategic material flow improvements.

Cut reject rates by 32%, reducing defects and failures.

Implemented Lean and Prosci Change Management principles, improving responsiveness and standardizing processes.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Production Manager 2006 – 2010

Recovered key product lines by improving MPS, OTD, and quality metrics.

Led union workforce of 50–100 employees, ensuring efficient operations and successful labor negotiations.

Implemented Lean methodologies to achieve waste reduction, defect reductions, and efficiency improvements.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Procurement Program Specialist 2004 – 2006

Managed procurement, manufacturing, and engineering alignment, ensuring seamless new product transitions.

Conducted root cause analysis on material shortages, improving supply chain reliability.

Led Steering Team Committee Meetings for the VP of Material & Supply

Supported Lean initiatives such as Procure to Pay (P2P)

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Material Distribution Center Production Manager 1998 – 2004

Supervised 120 employees across 8 departments, optimizing warehousing, logistics, and material verification.

Achieved 98% on-time delivery and 22% productivity gains in FY04.

Led 47% reduction in defects from FY03 to FY04.

Reduced lifts per employee by two and a half cars annually.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Human Resources Department Coordinator 1997 – 1998

Led bargaining-unit recruitment, payroll, and labor negotiations support.

Earned OSHA VPP site certification (1998).

Implemented ergonomic stretching program.

OSHA 40 Hour Certification.

Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Global Positioning Systems - Assembly 1993 – 1997

Non-traditional Top-level assembler.

The first high-rate continuous flow manufacturing product line by Rockwell Collins “Lean Electronics.”

EDUCATION

Mount Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, IA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management 2005 – 2009

ENDORSEMENT

“I worked closely with Mike while I was a Group Controller at AGI. Together we worked on various projects that resulted in refined inventory control processes, maximized margins on various lines of business, enhanced financial reporting and ensured key performance indicators were presented effectively and timely.

Mike is an excellent collaborator, communicator and manager. He understands the overall business strategy, and what steps need to be taken to execute the plan. He highlights key operational risks and the corresponding mitigations to reduce impact on the financial statements.

It was a pleasure working with Mike given his passion and commitment to getting results helped our collaborative efforts be successful.”

-Victoria Norquay, Group Controller, AGI

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