Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 15 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.
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MICHAEL COMPHEL
Draper,VA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS NORTH AMERICADublin, Virginia
Fleet Manager
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Responsibilities: Manage/procure fleet vehicles and equipment
- Determine impact of equipment through use of time studies and engineering resources
- Shop new products to increase productivity, safety and effectiveness in specific operations and roles
- Establish budgets and Reduce maintenance costs
- Formulate/execute revolving equipment lease exchange and integration
- Research and procure EV alternatives and charging systems
- Coordinate installation of off-site energy platform with 3rd party energy partners
- Develop lean strategies and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to develop new program goals
- Achievements: Completion of short/long term Kaizen/5S Projects in cumulative cost savings greater than 1.2 million dollars - initiatives included operational excellence, performance, manufacturing, transportation, and safety
- Developed layout and carrier specific material delivery staging lanes to increase visibility and OTD
- Improved safety through creation of single point lessons and process corrections to reduce error and improve adherence to protocol
- Replacement of north American fleet with EV vehicles and charging stations.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Reduced repair costs by establishing strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
- Enhanced overall fleet safety through rigorous compliance with regulatory standards and implementation of best practices in risk management.
VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS NORTH AMERICADublin, VA
Logistics Materials Supervisor - IM Plastics
11.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Responsibilities: Cross functional management of daily logistics resulting in OTD to internal/external customers
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure precise material delivery across 1.6 million square foot campus
- Cross train/coach 30-50 Direct reports coach employees in performance, culture, and innovation
- Lead development and implementation of new process flows and SOP
- Process value stream mapping and KPI metrics acquisition for comparative analysis and organization
- Active Kaizen project leader and Change Manager
- Inventory on site and satellite locations
- Facilitator of 5S initiatives and KANBAN delivery systems
- Utilize Total Quality Management to drive continuous improvement in products and processes
- Achievements: Completion of short/long term Kaizen Projects in cumulative cost savings greater than 1.2 million dollars - initiatives included performance, manufacturing, transportation, and safety
- Developed layout and carrier specific material delivery staging lanes to increase visibility and OTD
- Improved safety through creation of single point lessons and process corrections to reduce error and improve adherence to protocol.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement in supply chain process.
IMPACT FULFILLMENTBurlington, NC
Logistics Manager
07.2015 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Responsibilities: Warehouse operations, documentation, maintenance, and customer relations
- Established company policies for employee scheduling, routing, shipping, receiving, inventory, and forklift operations
- Maintained inventory stock control and data storage systems
- Developed compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Lead individual and team development to improve performance and efficiency
- Create metrics, forecasts
- Financial budgets and reports
- Warehouse audit of organization, equipment, and safety
- Ensured OSHA compliance for site, personnel, and equipment safety
- Achievements: Streamlined production processes through staff training, coaching, and mentoring, and metrics tracking to improve performance and eliminate bottlenecks
- Increased on-time delivery (93%) from previous calendar year following 90-day process implementation
- Achieved 100% on time delivery by close of 4th quarter equaling $80,000 in cost savings
- Re-engineered un-palletized container operations process to improve staffing and enhance crew leadership
- Lowered detention costs by $27,000 and detention by 108.5 hours resulting in 99% improvement
- Improved production and warehouse safety by establishing site specific safety committee to performed audits, create improvement plans and employee awareness programs independent of GMP requirements
- Reduced accidents from three incidents per month average to zero within 60 days of best practices implementation.
SPORTS ENDEAVORSMebane, NC
Production Supervisor
03.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Responsibilities: Maintained site production with plant manager, department managers and supervisors
- Reviewed new manufacturing processes, product technology, and systems to maintain and improve production
- Established clear operational standards for throughput, cost control, waste reduction, quality, and OTD
- Collaborated with plant manager to provide staffing, training, and employee development
- Analyzed staffing requirements to reduce excessive staffing and overtime cost
- Coordinated with executive staff, sales, planners, vendors, and customers to organize real time production scheduling
- Implemented '5S' Kaizen lean management system and SAP to increase efficiency and eliminate waste in transportation, inventory, production, and defects
- Created key performance indicators, metrics, and standards to track performance and improve production
- Achievements: Established third shift operations including workflow and process improvements
- Built effective third shift production operations to enhance manufacturing and revenue growth
- Streamlined staffing operations with operator cross training for multifunctional roles
- Improved staffing flexibility to increase efficiency, lower headcounts and reduce cost
- Reduced manufacturing defects with root cause analysis and improved operator training.
AMERICAN YARNBurlington, NC
Production Manager
02.2010 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Responsibilities: Lead warehouse and production operations
- Establish budgets, project volume scaling, and staffing and equipment planning
- Directed warehouse routing, scheduling, shipping/receiving, equipment operations, supply/delivery, maintenance, and inventory
- Developed improved individual and team performance with training, mentoring, and coaching
- Maintained site safety to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and federal, state and local regulations
- Achievements: Developed facility handbook and training materials including OSHA compliant forklift modules and individual process documentation for production
- Implemented safety audit process and employee recognition program to enhance workplace safety
- Implementation of '5S' protocols to improve workspace efficiency and organization.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into team.
Education
North Central University
Master of Business Administration and Project Management
08.2019
University Overview
Honors: Honors
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration Management
04.2013
University Overview
Honors: Pre-law/honors
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science in Business Administration
04.2011
University Overview
Honors: Honors
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Inventory Management
- P&L Management
- Incidents management
- Workflow Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Production
- Labor Relations
- Work flow planning
- Project planning and development
- Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Operations Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics Management
- Project Leadership
- Continuous improvements
Timeline
Fleet Manager
VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
02.2021 - Current
Logistics Materials Supervisor - IM Plastics
VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
11.2017 - Current
Logistics Manager
IMPACT FULFILLMENT
07.2015 - 08.2017
Production Supervisor
SPORTS ENDEAVORS
03.2013 - 07.2015
Production Manager
AMERICAN YARN
02.2010 - 03.2013
North Central University
Master of Business Administration and Project Management
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration Management
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science in Business Administration