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Michael Bittner

Michael Bittner

Denison,TX

Summary

Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

National Vinyl Products
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Manufacturing Plant Manager

Quanex Building Products
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Operations Manager

Quanex Building Products
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Manufacturing Plant Manager

Quanex Building Products
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Production Manager

Quanex Building Products
10.1998 - 06.2015
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.

Production Supervisor

Quanex Building Products
05.1994 - 10.1998
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.

Production Team Leader

Quanex Building Products
06.1992 - 06.1994
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Production Worker

Quanex Building Products
03.1990 - 06.1992
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

High School Diploma -

Bremerton High School, Bremerton, WA
05.1984

Skills

  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • SAP Expertise
  • Systems Implementations
  • Staff Management
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems
  • Continuous Improvements

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Operations Manager - National Vinyl Products
05.2019 - 10.2022
Manufacturing Plant Manager - Quanex Building Products
04.2018 - 05.2019
Operations Manager - Quanex Building Products
04.2017 - 05.2018
Manufacturing Plant Manager - Quanex Building Products
06.2015 - 04.2017
Production Manager - Quanex Building Products
10.1998 - 06.2015
Production Supervisor - Quanex Building Products
05.1994 - 10.1998
Production Team Leader - Quanex Building Products
06.1992 - 06.1994
Production Worker - Quanex Building Products
03.1990 - 06.1992
Rock Valley College - No Degree, General Studies
Bremerton High School - High School Diploma,

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