Michael Massmann
Hutchinson,United States
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager and Leader adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as an effective business manager and motivational leader who's team experiences very little turnover, very high growth, high engagement, and consistent KPI achievements. Successful management career spanning 15 years. Committed to being a leader of people and a manager of processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Opal Foods
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of production plant operations, including planning, organizing, and coordinating activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes
- Managed a team of 4 salaried direct report leaders and ~55 indirect report production workers, providing leadership, training, and guidance to optimize productivity and meet production targets
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles resulting in a 77% reduction in waste and improved overall efficiency
- Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in a 40% reduction in operational expenses without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction
- Led downtime reduction research and efforts resulting in an 80% decrease in unscheduled downtime
- Performed all Human Resource Generalist tasks for direct and indirect reports; including investigations, performance reviews, legal and legislative directives, scheduling and payroll management, recruiting and retention efforts, and compliance with ESST/FMLA/MHRA/PELRA/EEOC/FLSA and other MN/Federal employment standards.
Member, Board of Directors
Habitat For Humanity
07.2022 - Current
School Board Member
Independent School District423
01.2020 - Current
- Currently serving a four-year term on the School Board for ISD #423
- Provides guidance, oversight, direction, policy development, and fiscal accountability to a district of2,800 students and nearly500 employees
Processing Supervisor
Sparboe Farms
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted safe working practices to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
- Collaborated with director on process improvement initiatives to attain goals.
- Exceeded production targets consistently through close monitoring of KPIs and swift corrective actions when required.
- Promoted three hourly subordinates into salaried leadership roles, and ultimately received a promotion myself into the Plant Manager role.
Replenishment Coach
Walmart
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for managing the logistical process within a location generating over $80 million annually
- Provided direction and problem solving in order to receive, sort, store, and process an average of 10,000 cases of product daily
- Supervised and worked alongside a team of up to 250 employees by setting goals, developing, evaluating, hiring, and coaching them to success
Store Manager
Goodwill Easter-Seals
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for maximizing sales and revenues to meet retail’s commitment to the mission and values of Goodwill in a store with annual revenue exceeding $2.49 million
- Provided high level leadership and guidance through the development and training of retail personnel and store operations
- Given creative freedoms in which to drive individual store sales
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Assistant Store Manager - Fresh Operations
Walmart Store 4374
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Drives sales in assigned area
- Drives the financial performance of assigned area
- Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Models, enforces, and provides direction and guidance to hourly Associates on proper Customer service approaches and techniques to ensure Customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved within Company guidelines and standards
- Participates in community outreach programs, and encourages and supports hourly Associates in serving as good members of the community
- Recruitment, hourly Associate advancement, coaching and guidance, and discipline/termination of hourly associates
Assistant Store Manager - Entire Store
Dunham's Sporting Goods
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the store, working directly with the store manager to ensure sales goals are met and exceeded
- Directly responsible for acting as a mediator between the staff and the Store Manager in order to resolve conflicts and issues that arise
- Responsible for coaching and mentoring the staff to succeed and instilling the spirit of teamwork and cohesion amongst all employees
- Responsible for being ready at all times to honestly and reliably answer questions related to the products and services we offer, ranging from Firearms and Ammunition, to General Athletics, to Apparel and Footwear
Store Manager - Entire Store
Northern Tier Retail, SuperAmerica
12.2009 - 10.2013
- Responsible for the day to day store operations, including scheduling, training, and supervising employees and the assistant manager
- The Store manager is responsible for the store profits, and all controllable expenses including labor, inventory levels, and cash and inventory shortages
- Recruit employees and train positive individuals to become members of the SuperAmerica Team, ensuring excellent customer service
- Review and resolve customer complaints, in a timely and professional manner
- Implement and enforce established daily operating procedures to ensure store is clean, adequately stocked, organized, and well kept
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal justice, Homeland Security
Purdue University Global
05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Hutchinson Senior High School
01.2009
Skills
- Safety management (OSHA 10, HAZWOPER, First Aid, CPR)
- Continuous improvement (Gemba Walks, Kaizen, CBWA, PDCA, VSM, TQM)
- Plant and warehouse operations, Shipping/Receiving, Logistics Management
- Production planning and scheduling
- Team building and development, Hiring/Retention , Talent management
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Quality control management (SQF, HACCP, Internal Audit Certified)
- ISO 9001, FSMA, QMS Development, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Complaint Management, GFSI, PCQI, cGMP, microbiological testing and surveying
Certification
- HACCP Internal Audit Certification February 2023
- HACCP Certification February 2023
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certification February 2023
- ServSafe - Certified Food Protection Manager March 2021 to March 2024
Awards
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - HHC 1/194th CAB 2016. Soldier of the Year - A. Co. 1/194th CAB 2010. Rising Star - Young Leadership Award - Walmart
Military Service
- Branch: Army National Guard
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Chief Warrant Officer 2
- November 2007 to December 2024
- Responsible for supervising and developing military action involving the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use. One of only four Electronic Warfare Technicians in the MN National Guard force of over 13,000 soldiers.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Plant Manager
Opal Foods
04.2023 - Current
Processing Supervisor
Sparboe Farms
11.2022 - 04.2023
Member, Board of Directors
Habitat For Humanity
07.2022 - Current
Replenishment Coach
Walmart
12.2020 - 11.2022
School Board Member
Independent School District423
01.2020 - Current
Store Manager
Goodwill Easter-Seals
02.2017 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager - Fresh Operations
Walmart Store 4374
09.2014 - 02.2017
Assistant Store Manager - Entire Store
Dunham's Sporting Goods
10.2013 - 09.2014
Store Manager - Entire Store
Northern Tier Retail, SuperAmerica
12.2009 - 10.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Hutchinson Senior High School
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal justice, Homeland Security
Purdue University Global
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