Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Martin Tischbein

Harsens Island,MI

Summary

Professional versed in all aspects of plant management, from scheduling and finance to production and safety. Possesses exceptional communication, organization, 5S, 5 whys, and kpi skills. Twenty year high-energy manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth. Accomplished plant manager with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Proven ability to cut costs and increase productivity. Over twenty years of driving project improvements, maximizing the value of the asset base while ensuring a tight control on operational costs. High-achieving plant management professional successful at operations oversight and strategic planning. Six Sigma trained and efficiency-focused. Talent for developing leaders from within.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Supervisor

Peerless Steel
Troy, MI
08.2017 - Current
  • Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems
  • Trained all new employees on company standards and safety procedures
  • Reviewed the accuracy of purchase orders and inventories
  • Supervised employees and the day-to-day processes of the plant
  • Monitored employee performances and motivated on a day-to-day basis
  • Kept operations in line with timeline and budget requirements through proactive and hands-on management
  • Scheduled and oversaw preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs
  • Organized, scheduled and assigned production work across team members for task balance
  • Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards and specific project needs
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas. 5s lean manufacturing.
  • Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances

Project Manager

Service tool company
New Iberia, LA
07.2014 - 10.2017

Project Manager in charge of eastern half of Michigan. Surpassed revenue goals in 8 consecutive quarters. Built financial model for new business unit. Defined strategy and business plan for eastern Michigan. In charge of well over 250 stores across eastern Michigan. Coached and trained over 250 store owners and employees on new products and product lines.

Duties:

*Training store owners and employees about new product lines.

*Creating new cost cutting measures.

*Creating promotional campaigns and marketing strategies to successfully move product, providing for opportunities to carry new items and remain competitive in the market.

*Establishing key relationships with vendors, suppliers and other sales personnel to leverage profitable pricing and buying power.

*Motivating employees to be at the very best productivity levels.

*Implementing cost cutting measures.

Operations manager/owner

Secret treasures resale and boutique
St. clair shores, Mi
01.2007 - 07.2014
Owned and operated successful local store front and ran day to day operations. Increased revenue all 7 years. Subsequently sold business as an exit strategy, making a substantial profit. Duties:*Hiring and training 8 employees.*Facilitated operational procedures including, inventory control, inventory forecasting, budgeting, and compliance with all state and local laws.*Executing all marketing strategies for the sale and promotions of goods.*Handling all human resourcing, accounting, payroll and benefit packages.

Owner Operator

Mtpropertyllc
St.clair shores, mi
01.2000 - 07.2014

Oversaw 14 year project contracted through HUD and Fannie Mae. In charge of all dwelling construction, renovations, bidding, estimating, invoicing, incoming and outgoing. Oversaw all inventory. Made sure teams where adequately staffed, managed and trained. Made sure all jobs where completed safely, on time, and under budget. Negotiated all contracts with HUD and Fannie Mae, and also with vendors throughout the country.Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.

Duties:

*Negotiated contracts with vendors on all major construction projects throughout the country.

*Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures.

*Producing operations manuals which define how the business is to be run.

*Ensuring compliance to all health and safety goals and objectives.

*Handling all payroll, human resource responsibilities, and benefit packages.

*Handled all safety and hazard duties for Hud and Fannie mae, throughout entire state of Michigan.

Plant Manager

Clinton Valley Iron Works
Warren, Mi
02.1991 - 01.2000

In charge of all operations of large steel fabrication company. Trained all employees and hired all employees. In charge of all outgoing orders, all inventory, and assigning all job priorities. Oversaw all inventory purchasing. Performed all process inspections. Performed all maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment. Maintained all house keeping and safety standards at a very high level. Responsible for monitoring and continually improving standards of performance and quality within the operation.

Duties:

*Hiring and training of all employees'

*Inspections of all products.

*Producing operational manuals.

*Monitoring employees productivity and optimizing procedures to reduce costs.

*Ensuring compliance to all environmental health and safety goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Western Michigan University

Skills

  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Project planning and development
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Customer relations specialist
  • Process improvement/engineering
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Highly organized
  • Management information systems
  • Work flow planning
  • Contract negotiation
  • Project management
  • Sales background
  • Unsurpassed work ethic
  • Results oriented
  • Dependable
  • New product introductions strategies
  • Natural leader
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Human resources management
  • Employee relations
  • Expense reports
  • Inventory control
  • Supervision and training
  • KPI management
  • 5 Whys
  • 5-S

Timeline

Plant Supervisor

Peerless Steel
08.2017 - Current

Project Manager

Service tool company
07.2014 - 10.2017

Operations manager/owner

Secret treasures resale and boutique
01.2007 - 07.2014

Owner Operator

Mtpropertyllc
01.2000 - 07.2014

Plant Manager

Clinton Valley Iron Works
02.1991 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Science -

Western Michigan University
Martin Tischbein