Michael Champney
CSL Behring
Bourbonnais,IL
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Results-driven Maintenance & Operations Leader experienced in equipment reliability and preventive maintenance within manufacturing environments. Achieved significant reductions in downtime and enhanced production efficiency through hands-on leadership and process optimization. Committed to team collaboration and adaptability, delivering high-quality standards in high-volume production systems.
Work History
Supervisor
5 Years 6 Months- Led team of 12 operators in plasma processing, ensuring quality and consistency in tempering, pooling, and filtration
- Manage staffing and labor per CBA requirements
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and batch documentation
- Coordinated with maintenance to address and resolve process disruptions, minimizing downtime
- Managed staffing and labor in accordance with CBA requirements to maintain operational efficiency
Thermoforming Foreman
2 Years- Supervised 27 thermoforming machines in high-output environment
- Collaborated with maintenance to enhance equipment uptime and minimize downtime
- Conducted troubleshooting to identify issues with machinery
- Assisted in planning preventive maintenance to ensure operational reliability
Thermoforming Manager
5 Years- Managed plate production of 90M+ units/month
- Trained team lacking plastics experience to achieve full productivity
- Led startup of automated lid line reaching 110 CPM
- Achieved annual savings of $300K through Lean Six Sigma initiatives
- Led press department to achieve record production results
Production Manager
1 Year- Managed extrusion operations (ABS, PVC, PP, PE)
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance operational uptime
- Enhanced equipment reliability and visibility through systematic monitoring and reporting
Plant Manager
2 Years- Achieved promotion within 4 months by demonstrating strong leadership and commitment.
- Transformed underperforming facility into a high-performing operation
- Improved safety, quality, and productivity
- Enhanced safety standards, elevated quality metrics, and increased productivity
Plant Manager / Technical Manager
10 Years- Delivered $1M+ in capital improvement value
- Reduced downtime by 5% annually through targeted maintenance initiatives
- Utilized MaintiMizer CMMS for efficient work order management, asset tracking, and preventive maintenance
- Led maintenance strategy for 250,000 sq ft facility
- Led maintenance and technical teams to enhance operational readiness and support facility goals
Division Manager
1 Year- Managed thermoforming division operations and maintenance to ensure optimal functionality
- Managed multi-material production processes
- Directed operational strategy to optimize production processes across multiple divisions.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing product consistency and reducing defects.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among departments for improved efficiency.
Plant Manager
3 Years- Achieved promotion within 6 months by demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Managed 212 employees across extrusion and thermoforming operations
- Oversaw operations of 5 extrusion lines and 10 thermoformers
Process Engineer
3 Years- Reduced waste by 25% saving $600K annually
- Led ISO 9001 recertification process to ensure compliance and enhance operational standards
- Improved quality systems and training programs to elevate team knowledge and compliance
Education
B.S. - Industrial Education & Technology
Skills
Predictive maintenance
Equipment Reliability
Root Cause Analysis
CMMS: MaintiMizer
Process Improvement
Capital Projects
Maintenance Leadership
Team Leadership
Project Coordination
Certification
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Supervisor
CSL Behring
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Thermoforming Foreman
Form Plastics
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Thermoforming Manager
Huhtamaki
01.2014 - 01.2019Read More
Production Manager
PolyOne
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Plant Manager
D&W Fine Pack
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Plant Manager / Technical Manager
Pactiv
01.2001 - 01.2011Read More
Division Manager
Anchor Packaging
01.2000 - 01.2001Read More
Plant Manager
Lin Pac Plastics
01.1997 - 01.2000Read More
Process Engineer
Superior Cable
01.1994 - 01.1997Read More
Iowa State University
B.S. from Industrial Education & Technology
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