Michael's Resume
Resume:
Michael G. Kelm
Rock Falls, IL 61071
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic, change oriented professional offering numerous years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Diverse and excelled in many different disciplines of an organization. A well rounded leader who is consistently able to achieve noteworthy results in an ever developing business environment. Award winning, self-motivated team leader, who works well independently, attains and sets goals through team efforts, and efficient use of personal resources.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Management with multi-site Operations
Quality Control and Assurance
Continuous Improvement (Lean)
Warranty Resolutions
Team Building Training
Sales Experience
Customer Relations
Environmental Compliance Continuous Improvement
Maintenance Management
Six Sigma
ISO
Supplier Interface
OHSA Safety (29 CFR 1910)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
8 years management experience with multi-site responsibility in the manufacturing industry.
3 years Sales Experience inside and outside as District Sales Manager.
3 years as Quality Manager, Environmental, Safety, Six Sigma, APQP, ISO
2 years as Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean
5 years experience in the Aerospace field as an engineer and test coordinator.
9 years in the mechanical design of industrial refrigeration equipment.
EDUCATION
BS Business Management – University of Phoenix – Degree Not Completed
BS Eng Technology – Rochville University (life Experience) 2004
Certificate for Lean Manufacturing - University of Michigan
Certificate in Supervisor Safety – Sauk Valley City College
Certified ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor (BSI)
Completion of numerous company offered training courses
Computer proficient with Microsoft Office and AS400 platform
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Johnson Controls/Imeco, Dixon , IL 1978 to 1985 & 1990 to Sept 2009
Quality Manager (2007 – Sept 2009 and 2003 – 2004)
Managed eight final inspectors, two quality technicians, and four maintenance technicians. Implemented and maintained ISO 9001:2000 certification. Utilized Six Sigma tools, Best Business Practice in concert with corporate directives. Prepared monthly reports, in regards to RKPY (first pass yield), OQL, warranty, and scrap. Implemented a warranty tracking system for quick resolution of customer issues and for development of corrective actions (Kempner Trego). Supplier warranty was measured (SDPPM). Implemented an evaluation system to recover cost for supplier quality issues. Implemented measures for compliance to local Environmental and Safety (OSHA 29 CFR 1910) regulations. Maintenance Department set up all PM’s on machines and equipment which we tracked on MAXIMO software.
Continuous Improvement Manager (2005-2007)
Managed two Lean Implementers and one Six Sigma Blackbelt. Responsible for multiple plants, one in California and Illinois (home base). Implement a complete CI program resulting in $835,000 potential savings for first year. Implemented and trained employees on Lean techniques and utilized Kaizen’s for process improvements. Championed effective teams with team power techniques and use of problem solving (PDCA). Successfully utilized six sigma tools to identify and verify if processes where in control.
Plant/Production Manager (1994 – 1997 & 1999 – 2003 & 2004 – 2005)
Managed 150 people + in two separate plants, one in California (1994 – 1996) and the other in Illinois (1999 – 2003). Responsibilities included P&L management with adjustments made as determined by the current market conditions. Successfully increased department efficiencies, and decreased safety lost work time. Implemented quality initiatives, reduced variable spending, increased customer satisfaction (OTD), and EBIT.
Engineering Manager (1997 – 1999)
Managed nine people with varying engineering experience from Designers to Jr. Draftspersons. Responsibilities included day to day release of job packets, new product development initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and reduction of lead time for packages released from Sales to the manufacturing floor.
District Sales Manager (1992 – 1994)
Responsibilities were to maintain existing accounts and increasing sales of HVAC equipment through distributorships in Oregon, Washington, Northern California, Texas, New Mexico, and Idaho. Travel seasoned and successfully increase sales in overall territories by 10% from previous years.
Detailer and Designer (1978 – 1985 & 1990 – 1992)
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, CA 1985 to 1990
Engineer/Test Coordinator
Responsibilities included design work on the propulsions of the C-17 aircraft; core reverser and ground refueling.
Approved vendors per applicable military specifications for procured parts used in Static and Durability Test of C-17 Aircraft.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Merit and Chairman Award for Auto tube project (3M potential savings)
Merit Award for scrap reduction project (5M potential savings)
Merit Award for implementation of BBP
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