DAVID MICHAEL
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with 9+ years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing. Specializes in safety, efficiency, and quality improvement. Proven track record of educating and empowering teams to achieve cross-functional training, resulting in significant efficiency gains. Successfully reduced lead times by over 40% across seven different commodities, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational velocity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
MRK Industries
11.2019 - Current
- Leads teams of up to 60 employees, driving $15M in annual sales with no less than 28% EBITA. Manages production scheduling, staffing, and inventory to maintain a 96% on-time shipment rate while ensuring cost efficiency.
- Implements and sustains safety programs, achieving 890+ days without lost time accidents and integrating risk assessments, LPA systems, and plant safety protocols. Leads daily safety meetings and GEMBA walks to maintain a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Manages shop floor team leads and plant supervisors, providing training, guidance, and accountability to ensure optimal performance and compliance with production goals.
- Spearheads process improvements, including cross-training programs and innovative cell design, enhancing efficiency, quality, and workflow across multiple product lines.
- Manages facility procurement, inventory control, and customized packaging solutions (corrugated/pallets/crates), ensuring seamless operations and reducing material waste.
- Collaborates with plant managers, production planners, and maintenance teams to address issues proactively, resolve bottlenecks, and continuously improve operational performance.
Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
MRK Industries
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Analyzed weekly and monthly customer demand trends to optimize inventory planning and minimize stockouts.
- Generated and managed replenishment reports to support accurate purchasing decisions and inventory control.
- Updated purchase orders with pricing adjustments, substitutions, discontinuations, quantity modifications, vendor changes, and ETA updates.
- Proactively communicated critical supply issues to vendors, sales teams, engineering, and management to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Negotiated with alternative vendors to reduce costs and improve delivery timelines, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
MRK Industries
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices to enhance operational consistency.
- Optimized warehouse storage layouts to improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and streamline workflow.
- Managed domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with carrier regulations and customs requirements.
- Developed cost-effective shipping and receiving strategies, selecting optimal carriers to drive cost savings.
- Promoted to Production Supervisor for improving on-time delivery performance and significantly enhancing department efficiency.
- Built strong client relationships through proactive issue resolution and skilled negotiation, driving repeat business and new opportunities.
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Kilter
05.2014 - 06.2018
Assistant Personal Training Department Head
Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2009 - 05.2014
Fitness Manager
XSport Fitness
03.2006 - 02.2009
Carpenter
Country Living Construction
03.2007 - 02.2009
Assistant Dock Manager
Luxor
07.2002 - 03.2007
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Kaizen Methodology
- Kanban Methodology
- Gemba Methodology
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Project Management
- Staffing & Workforce Training
- Operations management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Production Data Analysis
- OSHA Compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- MRA – Principles of Leadership Excellence (PLX), 01/01/23
- Armstrong – Essentials of Manufacturing Leadership Certification, MRK Industries, 01/01/20
- Fred Pryor – How to Be a Supervisor, MRK Industries, 01/01/19
- First Aid Certified, MRK Industries, Active since 01/01/14
- CPR/AED Certified, MRK Industries, Active since 01/01/14
- Forklift Certified, MRK Industries, Active since 01/01/15
- Scissor Lift Certified, MRK Industries, Active since 01/01/15
Timeline
Purchasing & Inventory Specialist
MRK Industries
12.2019 - 05.2020
Production Manager
MRK Industries
11.2019 - Current
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
MRK Industries
11.2015 - 11.2019
Owner/Head Coach
CrossFit Kilter
05.2014 - 06.2018
Assistant Personal Training Department Head
Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2009 - 05.2014
Carpenter
Country Living Construction
03.2007 - 02.2009
Fitness Manager
XSport Fitness
03.2006 - 02.2009
Assistant Dock Manager
Luxor
07.2002 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
College of Lake County
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