Michael Esch
MOUNT JULIET,TN
Summary
Dynamic VP of Manufacturing with expertise in budget management, operational efficiency, and supply chain management. Proven ability to lead large teams and drive third-party manufacturing initiatives across global operations.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Manufacturing
Church & Dwight Co., Inc
Ewing, NJ
11.2005 - 10.2021
- Responsible for $300 million dollar budget, 1,245 employees around the world.
- Responsible for manufacturing, customer service, engineering, warehouse & distribution, planning & scheduling across 8 sites. Directed all activities to enhance operational efficiency and support customer service.
- Responsible for third party manufacturing across 108 companies around the world serving 6 business groups.
EVP of Operations
Spalding Sports
Chicopee, Massachusetts
03.2000 - 12.2004
- Oversaw daily operations of manufacturing and distribution processes for sports equipment.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated with marketing and sales teams to align product launches with production schedules.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted purchasing orders when necessary.
Various Titles
Kraft Foods
White Plains, New York
02.1981 - 02.2000
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
- Worked with 35 manufacturing plants to produce all Kraft Cheeses in North America.
- Led all plant and HQ IT initiatives for operations within North America.
- Plant manager for two sites, one making cream cheese and the other making yogurt and cottage cheese
- Started in production sanitation third shift in Champaign, IL. manufacturing plantt. Promoted to microbiologist, lab supervisor, production supervisor, financial analyst for Operations and led implementation of Kraft Foods NA Quality improvement initiative.
Grocery Department Manager
IGA Supermarket
Champaign, Illinois
09.1978 - 11.1980
- Managed daily operations of grocery department with a focus on inventory control.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented procedures for managing inventory levels, ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of products.
- Monitored store performance metrics to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Created weekly schedules that optimized staff productivity while minimizing labor costs.
Dairy Department Manager
Kroger
Champaign, Illinois
01.1976 - 06.1977
- Managed daily operations of dairy department to ensure product availability including ordering, stock rotation and shelf sets.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and regulations in dairy section.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance customer engagement with dairy products.
Education
Master of Science - Reproductive Physiology & Nutritional Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01-1980
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-1978
Skills
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Supply chain management
- Third-party manufacturing
- Risk analysis
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
VP Manufacturing
Church & Dwight Co., Inc
11.2005 - 10.2021
EVP of Operations
Spalding Sports
03.2000 - 12.2004
Various Titles
Kraft Foods
02.1981 - 02.2000
Grocery Department Manager
IGA Supermarket
09.1978 - 11.1980
Dairy Department Manager
Kroger
01.1976 - 06.1977
Master of Science - Reproductive Physiology & Nutritional Biochemistry
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign