Michael J. Mullen
Friendswood
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action. Served 24 years of military service in the Army and Army National Guard and retired in the rank of Major. Currently serving on the Board of Directors as Vice President for LPI Property Management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager – Site Lead
John Crane Inc., a Smiths Group Company
08.2018 - 02.2026
- I manage and coordinate staff and operations across several key departments, including inside sales, warehouse, inventory, planning, manufacturing and repair of seals and couplings, assembly, and procurement. My objective is to ensure the timely production of quality products in the proper quantities and at the most economical cost.
- To increase machining output by 50%, I successfully completed a productivity project that involved expanding the number of CNC machines from 19 to 26 through the acquisition of nine new CNC machines and increasing the number of CNC machinists by 25%. I am committed to driving continuous improvement throughout the facility by utilizing lean concepts.
- I have developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to consistently improve on-time in-full (OTIF) delivery, reduce product lead times, and decrease the cost of poor quality (COPQ).
- Working closely with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams, I foster a culture of safety throughout the facility, which has contributed to maintaining a low recordable incident rate (RIR).
- My background also includes expertise in ERP systems, inventory control, supply chain management, and production planning.
Vice President of Operations
Standard Alloys, a KSB Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage the Operations Team for four facilities located across Texas and Louisiana to drive Return on Sales in full support of the strategic plans established by KSB. Support the KSB North America service leadership team with the unification and development of the NA service network. Responsible for the overall growth, direction & management, and Profit & Loss (P&L) of the aftermarket service operation as well as the foundry operation. Specified and purchased over $1.5 million of new and used equipment including CNC VTL, CNC Lathe, Manual VTLs, Manual Lathes, Key Seaters, and Hones.
Service Center Manager
ClydeUnion Pumps an SPX Brand
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the overall growth, direction & management, and Profit & Loss (P&L) of the aftermarket service operation. Initiate and implement production and scheduling-related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operation of the facility, while containing budgeted expenses. Provide supervision and direction to inside sales, outside sales, and engineering. Made direct sales calls to top 10 End Users in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Chemical Markets.
Customer Service Manager – America’s
Crane Energy Flow Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the North American Inside Sales Teams located in the USA and Canada responsible for $130 million of sales for both Industrial (sell-make) and Commercial (make-sell) valves. Responsible for the Global Projects Group that provides quotations for multi-product (bundled) projects and projects with technical and commercial specifications. Consolidate Global Bookings and Shipments and provide reports to VP of Sales with KPI’s and Action Plans.
Facility Manager
ITT Industries / Goulds Pumps
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Manager with direct P&L responsibility of the Houston PRO Services repair shop and Manager of the Upgrades Engineering Group for North America. Have overall supervision of 32 employees with a Sales Forecast of $13.5 million.
Customer Sales and Support Manager
SPX Valves and Controls
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided overall leadership and direction to $60 million cross-functional organization that provides quotation and order services from quote preparation through customer payment. Direct supervision of 20 Application Engineers, Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Order Entry Personnel. Managed and maintained commission and discount schedules of over 80 Manufacturer’s Representatives.
Operations Manager
Flowserve Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed the largest pump repair facility in North America. Responsible for profit and loss of $17 million business. I had overall supervision of 62 employees, 10 exempt, 52 non-exempt, including 3 supervisors. Responsible for developing yearly sales and expense budgets.
Regional Service Center Manager
Lightnin, A Unit of SPX
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Project Manager (1994-1998)
- Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer (1986-1994)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYAssociates in Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York - Alfred
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety management
- Facility management
- Lean manufacturing processes
Timeline
Plant Manager – Site Lead
John Crane Inc., a Smiths Group Company
08.2018 - 02.2026
Vice President of Operations
Standard Alloys, a KSB Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
Service Center Manager
ClydeUnion Pumps an SPX Brand
01.2010 - 01.2017
Customer Service Manager – America’s
Crane Energy Flow Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2010
Facility Manager
ITT Industries / Goulds Pumps
01.2005 - 01.2009
Customer Sales and Support Manager
SPX Valves and Controls
01.2004 - 01.2005
Operations Manager
Flowserve Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Regional Service Center Manager
Lightnin, A Unit of SPX
01.1998 - 01.2002
Associates in Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York - Alfred
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
United States Military Service
Retired with an Honorable Discharge in the rank of Major as a Combat Engineer Officer with over 24 years of service with the Army and Army National Guard.