Michael Bailey
Gainesville, TX
Summary
Seasoned Plastics Professional and talented leader with 25+years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
K&D Equestrian
06.2018 - Current
- Streamlined operational workflows, enhancing efficiency across daily activities.
- Led team training initiatives, improving staff performance and productivity.
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, ensuring a secure work environment.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Plant Manager
Meridian Products Corp
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Led cross-functional teams in achieving production targets while maintaining high morale.
- Developed and executed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
- Collaborated with upper management to align plant operations with corporate objectives and strategies.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Process Engineer
Reliant Worldwide Plastics
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, optimize workflows, and improve operational performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
Production Manager
Reliant Worldwide Plastics
10.2006 - 05.2011
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Managed production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet delivery deadlines.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Led initiatives to upgrade equipment, resulting in increased productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Callisburg ISD
Callisburg, Tx1995
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Project management
Certification
- Continual Improvement, BEA Aerospace - 2010
- RJG Systematic Molding- 2009
- Paulson Molding- 2007
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations Manager
K&D Equestrian
06.2018 - Current
Plant Manager
Meridian Products Corp
03.2012 - 06.2018
Process Engineer
Reliant Worldwide Plastics
05.2011 - 02.2012
Production Manager
Reliant Worldwide Plastics
10.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Callisburg ISD