MICHAEL A. WINBLAD
OOLTEWAH,TN
Summary
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER with more than 20 years of experience in operations management, workflow optimization, and cost reduction strategies supported by Six Sigma methodology. Analytical change agent with a proven track record of developing and implementing processes that not only reduce costs, but to also improve safety and quality standards. Adaptable leader talented at managing cross-functional teams supporting the coordination of world-class supply chain operations. Excellent communicator with significant experience driving improvement through a facility and organization across all levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Manager/SI&OP Coordinator
Mueller Water Products
Aurora, IL
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Led team developing and executing full operational plan for Mueller's largest facility.
- Drive production plan adoption and adherence through all levels of operational management.
- Developed Monthly production forecasts for facility.
- Facilitated Daily and Weekly Sales communication to ensure seamless customer communication.
- Coordinated daily and weekly customer product return approval and replacement procedures.
- Performed daily order book data analysis to provide executive management and internal team with pertinent metrics and components demand to align facility internal process supply and demand.
- Drove facility to experience record monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue and profitability.
Sr Materials Manager
Mueller Water Products
Aurora, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided materials support to increase production capabilities for facility by 40%
- Coordinated Materials completion of project to close Aurora and Singer Facilities
- Implemented Cycle count program at Kimball to monitor and improve record accuracy
- Led Implementation of Lineside hardware VMI and strategic parts buffering
- Implemented MRP in all Kimball Value Streams
- Led Implementation of 5S on Dock and Storeroom to eliminate safety hazard and improve efficiency.
- Implemented picking program for logistics that reduce cycle time by over 50%.
Distribution Center Manager /Planning Manager
Mueller Water Products
Aurora, IL
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Chaired weekly sales meetings to better align customer requirements with operational capabilities improving communication within the organization.
- Coordinated daily planning and scheduling of 16,000 plus lines per year in an accurate and timely manner.
- Coordinated daily receipts and shipments exceeding $500K per day.
- Implemented Capacity Planning in SIOP process to ensure shop floor capacity to meet customer shipping requirements.
Distribution Center Manager
Mueller Water Products
Aurora, IL
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed daily warehouse operations shipping in excess of $50M/yr.
- Helped reduce total inventory by $10M through execution of PFEP, reallocation of inventory, and daily material management and processing.
- Drove on time shipping performance from 85% to 99% for Warehouse Operations through daily process monitoring and communication improvements.
- Implemented 5S and new locations in warehouse to optimize material storage and retrieval resulting in an improvement in accuracy of 40% and an efficiency improvement of 30%.
Director of Warehouse Operations
Advance Electrical Supply Company
Chicago, IL
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Directed daily warehouse operations and personnel, including a team of 19 personnel as well as more than $40M in business from the warehouse.
- Delivered a 66% reduction in errors through the implementation of communication methods and key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding customer service and error reporting, resulting in a 66% reduction in errors.
- Evaluated processes and streamlined workflow in order to reduce labor hours, coordinating schedules that not only cut overtime but also decreased associated safety, cost, and quality issues.
- Managed the implementation and training of warehouse personnel regarding 5S methodology and safety tactics, resulting in an optimized work environment and significant on-site injury reduction.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Advance Electrical Supply Company
Chicago, IL
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Championed multiple key improvement projects, including implementing an RF barcode system into the warehouse and training employees to operate within that system.
- Facilitated the transition of warehouse operations to a secondary warehouse location, preparing the new building for more efficient processes, leading to an overall footprint increase of 20% while driving a pick-up time reduction of 30%.
- Evaluated and eliminated process issues in for the organization, standardizing the picking process and working with racking personnel to make ensure the proper organization of materials.
Logistics Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Aurora, IL
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Directed logistics coordination, creating and supporting supply chain planning metrics in an effort to reduce time to customer and measure critical outputs.
- Relocated five areas during a campus consolidation project, increasing efficiency by 20% through workflow optimization, leading the project from conception to completion.
- Managed all returnable rack repairs for the facility in addition to packaging related material repair costs, reducing rack repair costs by 50% and the number of racks waiting for repair by 75%.
- Acted as a member on the Aurora purchasing council and as the Assembly Building Safety co-captain, supporting key initiatives that drove zero injuries as a team during tenure in role.
Senior Supply Chain Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
Aurora, IL
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Instituted policy and managed supply chain material lot size and lead-time parameters resulting in 99.9% parameter conformance in addition to an inventory reduction of more than 500K units.
- Led projects including the 'High Dollar' minimum order quantity project that included an RIW to optimize a logistics kitting area increasing efficiency by 35%.
- Developed and utilized a new tool used to establish streamlined logistics processes in new assembly areas, leading to a a 60% reduction in setup time.
Supply Chain Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
Aurora, IL
12.2009 - 12.2013
- Supported the day-to-day supply chain operations concerning the Excavators, Medium Wheel Loaders, Larger Wheel Loaders, and Powertrain segment for the organization including below responsibilities.
- Supplier Selection and Development
- Supply Chain Parameter development
- Inventory Control
- Daily Schedule Maintenance and Collaboration
- Inventory Accuracy
- Established an MRP Parameter tracking process to monitor changes and ensure control, supporting improved data availability regarding the identification and explanation of adjustments.
- Drove the optimization of material delivery, fostering alignment with operational strategy and daily issue resolution that resulted in transportation cost reduction and labor savings of more than $950K.
- Produced a Supply Chain Plan for each part of incoming material, reducing inventory by $2.8M increasing the parameter compliance level to 99.7%.
Six Sigma Supply Chain Black Belt
Caterpillar Inc.
Aurora, IL
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Spearheaded Six Sigma projects regarding the Aurora facility supply chain, reducing annual costs by more than $6M dollars with an additional shortage reduction of 25% following project completions.
- Developed and implemented a material lot size strategy for the Aurora facility, leading eight RIWs ranging from shop floor optimization projects to inventory maintenance optimization projects.
- Improved the accuracy of project lead times, calibrating assembly lead-times with process throughput and utilizing a tool for tracking prime product and serialized sub-assemblies.
Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
Aurora, IL
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Oversaw the design and integration of new processes within the facility, including project and capital management, construction coordination, and Six Sigma support for the facility.
- Created and implemented a new vehicle test process for the MWL assembly line, including the MWL Engine Frame and 992 kitting process redesigns.
- Assumed responsibility as the Capital Coordinator, evaluating processes for capital allocation and developing a user-friendly method to tracking and properly distribute capital funds.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign Urbana, ILSkills
- Supply Chain Management
- Material Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- SI&OP Facilitator
- Transportation
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Engagement
- Project Management
- Warehouse Management
Affiliations
APICS, Active Member
Certification
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS, 2014
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), APICS, 2012
- Certified 6 Sigma DMAIC Black Belt, 2008
- Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt, 2006
Projects
Deployed a new location system using barcode scanning in logistics process improving picking accuracy by 40% and improving efficiency by 30% Developed and implemented an improved process for obtaining, utilizing, and documenting capital funding, supporting improved allocation of funding while accuracy of forecasted benefits improved by 20% Created plans designed to determine process requirements for specific areas, deployed boards into logistics and supply chain areas, and led supply chain meetings, which resulted in a problem resolution time reduction of 45% Developed a corporate repository for Purchasing and Supply Chain Data to use in tracking and analysis, allowing for the retrieval and securing of more than $10M in inventory reductions
Timeline
Planning Manager/SI&OP Coordinator
Mueller Water Products
01.2023 - 07.2025
Sr Materials Manager
Mueller Water Products
01.2022 - 01.2023
Distribution Center Manager /Planning Manager
Mueller Water Products
10.2020 - 12.2021
Distribution Center Manager
Mueller Water Products
04.2019 - 10.2020
Director of Warehouse Operations
Advance Electrical Supply Company
12.2017 - 12.2018
Continuous Improvement Manager
Advance Electrical Supply Company
03.2017 - 12.2018
Logistics Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
12.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Supply Chain Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
12.2013 - 12.2015
Supply Chain Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2013
Six Sigma Supply Chain Black Belt
Caterpillar Inc.
12.2007 - 12.2009
Advanced Manufacturing Process Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
04.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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