Enterprise Operations & Supply Chain Transformation Leader

Micheal Lango

Enterprise Operations & Supply Chain Executive

Building High-Performance Organizations Enterprise Operations Supply Chain Transformation 973-***-**** ******@***.*** Frederick, MD 21702 www.linkedin.com/in/micheal-lango Professional Summary

Enterprise Operations & Supply Chain Executive with 25+ years leading integrated manufacturing, distribution, logistics, fulfillment, automation, transportation, and 3PL operations across consumer products, packaging, biotechnology, automotive, retail, and mission-critical infrastructure. Recognized for enterprise transformation, manufacturing-distribution integration, automation, operational excellence, and measurable improvements in cost, service, inventory, and profitability.

Executive Leadership Expertise

Enterprise Operations Leadership • Multi-Site Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics Leadership • Supply Chain Strategy • Network Optimization • Operational Excellence • Executive Team Development • P&L Leadership • S&OP • Automation Strategy • Lean Six Sigma • 3PL Strategy • M&A Integration Career Highlights

Enterprise Results $65M Savings $40M Inventory Reduction 44 Sites OTIF +20% OSHA VPP Star Professional Experience

Director of Operations Novolex Erlanger, KY Sep 2020 – Aug 2025

• Directed enterprise operations across 44 U.S. manufacturing/distribution sites and 16 3PL partners supporting $2.2B in annual sales.

• Led $40M enterprise inventory reduction improving carrying costs and labor productivity; delivered

$4.5M annual freight cost reduction across the U.S. network.

• Delivered $1.5M YOY labor improvement through KPI accountability and $1.1M annual savings through multi-site AGV and Goods-to-Person automation.

• P&L: $38M • Team: 585 FTE • Led national 3PL governance and enterprise performance analytics reporting to the SVP of Global Supply Chain & Distribution. Trustee Chair, Executive Operations Hope Christian Fellowship Frederick, MD Jan 2016 – Present Volunteer Executive Leadership Full-time executive service since Aug 2025

• Provide executive operational governance and fiduciary leadership for a 501(c)(3), overseeing operations, facilities, financial stewardship, and strategic initiatives.

• Led a $3.1M permanent-site acquisition and closing, including transaction planning and seller leaseback; currently leading two-site operations, capital funding, renovation, and March 2027 occupancy planning.

Regional General Manager XPO Logistics Sterling, VA Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

• Led end-to-end operations across two distribution centers and eight mission-critical data centers, from inventory receipt through white-glove delivery and installation.

• Achieved 3.6% YOY revenue growth via site launches • P&L: $24M • Team: 265 FTE • 3PL governance. Senior Operations Manager Corelle Brands Greencastle, Pennsylvania Jan 2017 – Nov 2019

• Led operations supporting 46% of global inventory within a 1.1M SF manufacturing & distribution site.

• Improved inventory accuracy from 98.2% to 99.4%, delivering $1.3M YOY improvement while reducing inventory shrinkage by $800K and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by 20%. Director of Fulfillment Operations Bambeco Baltimore, Maryland Feb 2016 – Dec 2016

• Increased storage capacity by 15%, picking efficiency by 5%, and processing capacity by 133%. Senior Operations Manager Toys R Us Frederick, Maryland Dec 2010 – Jan 2016

• Led Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen deployment across 9 DCs and served as regional DC liaison for 160 retail and pop-up stores.

• Achieved Quality DC and DC of the Year and initiated sharing best practices with the DC network. Head of Eastern Region Distribution Life Technologies Frederick, Maryland Jan 2007 – Nov 2010

• Directed operations across six manufacturing & distribution sites located in CA, NY, WI (2), MA & MD

• Led major manufacturing/distribution network consolidation initiatives generating $65M in synergies.

• Led six site managers, 10 supervisors and 220 employees in region, full P&L responsibility.

• Achieved 3-4% YOY labor efficiency improvements utilizing continuous improvement methodologies.

• P&L: $288M • Team: 325 FTE (hourly + salaried) • 3PL: national network governance. Operations & Logistics Leadership Roles Ford Motor Company NJ, IL, TN May 1992 – Dec 2006

• Led manufacturing support operations, production logistics, transportation, and distribution supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing across regional sites.

• Progressively expanded leadership across manufacturing plants and regional distribution operations while leading union and non-union organizations.

• Selected as Distribution Subject Matter Expert supporting Ford's U.S. distribution network expansion from 9 to 20 distribution centers.

EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY

• Fairleigh Dickinson University: Teaneck, NJ - Business Administration Studies

• Enterprise Systems: SAP • Oracle • Manhattan • JD Edwards • Blue Yonder (JDA) • Red Prairie • WMS • TMS • MRP • TRAXS • Microsoft Office

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