Manufacturing Operations & Plant Manager
Resume:
Michael A. White
St. Peters, MO
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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
2026
AFB International O’Fallon. MO
Operations Supervisor
AFB International is a recognized leader in the pet food industry producing specialized palatants which improve the flavor and nutritional value of pet foods, treats, and supplements. As part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI), a privately-owned high-technology conglomerate, AFB International operates across multiple global locations, including the United States (global headquarters), Europe, Latin America, Mexico, Australia, and China.
Second shift supervisor responsible for all activities and union personnel within the facility. Manufacturing processes include dry blending, spray drying and liquid processing. All palatants are manufactured in accordance with full cGMP compliance as related to food products.
2000 - 2025
Lee Spring LLC www.leespring.com St. Charles, MO.
Plant Manager
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Lee Spring has multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide. They are a full-service spring and wire form supplier who offer custom products along with a stock catalog of 25,000+ off-the-shelf items available for immediate shipment.
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.
oResponsibilities included managing equipment transfer and installation, hiring and training the local workforce, implementing SOPs and standard operating practices, deploying ERP systems to support a successful production launch, etc.
Spent two years as both the Missouri and North Carolina Plant Manager
o2 locations, 3 buildings (NC 2 buildings, MO 1 building), ~100k sq ft, approximately ~$35M annual revenue
oBoth locations ran a 2-shift operation, managed headcount of approximately 100 total employees, with a staff of 5 direct reports
Coordinated the movement of a California acquisition to the Missouri plant.
Maintain a 95%+ line fill rate for all shipments.
Evaluated and implemented various domestic acquisitions and mergers, including the closure and transition of the MO plant (started with 5 locations, grew to 18 by 2025)
2000
Cardinal Window Manufacturing. Bridgeton, MO.
Plant Manager
Supervised 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/Fenton, MO
Manufacturing Manager / Operations Analyst
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.
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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