MICHAEL DUCLOS
Summary
Highly motivated leader with a degree in Mechanical Engineering but a focus in the medical/Biopharma field. Current focus is to apply lean manufacturing and motivational leadership to help deliver the necessary products to internal and external customers that need it. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager -Production
Avantor Fluid Handling
Devens, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and developed a team of 6 supervisors with 85 associates at a 7 day manufacturing facility.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Increased production efficiency by 12% through the use of inclusive leadership and lean manufacturing.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Completed monthly and quarterly reports to support executive decision making.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
Production Supervisor
Avantor Fluid Handling
Devens, MA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Resolved production and quality issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns for 28 direct reports.
- Developed and established clear priorities and production quality standards aligning to executive leadership goals.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
Design Engineer
Avantor Fluid Handling
Devens, MA
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Created CAD drawings using AutoCAD to convey manufacturing and production configurations.
- Built functional prototypes of products, components and mechanisms using AutoCAD to meet design specifications.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
- Interacted with project leaders and stakeholders to define requirements and generate and maintain design development documents.
Engineering Technician II (Contract)
TE Connectivity
Norwood, Ma.
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed designs and drafts for machine components
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and installed guarding.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
Research and Development Engineer
Flowonix
Mansfield, Ma.
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Converted technical drawings from PDF to Solidworks
- Worked with quality and engineering on SOP's and defect analysis
Process Engineering Intern
Judd Wire
Turners Falls, Ma.
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Work closely with Process engineers and Production to define and resolve problems
- Implement SOP's and address CAPA's. 2 major CAPA's closed decreasing defects
Education
Master of Science - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11.2025
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2017
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, MA2013
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Value Stream Mapping
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Lean Management and Six Sigma
- Tiered Daily Management
- ERP Systems and Inventory Management
- Mechanical Engineer
- 5S Safety
- SOP and Technical Writing
- Cost estimation
- Productivity Management
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Production method development
Timeline
Assistant Manager -Production
Avantor Fluid Handling
01.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Avantor Fluid Handling
09.2020 - 01.2022
Design Engineer
Avantor Fluid Handling
01.2018 - 09.2020
Engineering Technician II (Contract)
TE Connectivity
07.2017 - 01.2018
Research and Development Engineer
Flowonix
05.2017 - 07.2017
Process Engineering Intern
Judd Wire
05.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma - Liberal Arts
Greenfield High School