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Michael Mullenberg

Mauston

Summary

Dynamic Executive Leader with a proven track record across multiple industries, excelling in strategic planning and continuous improvement. Expert in leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, implementing performance metrics, and enhancing project management capabilities. Passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director, Strategy Deployment and Execution

Emmi Roth USA
Stoughton
11.2022 - Current
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for steering overall business objectives.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic process, to include development, planning, deployment, and execution of strategies to drive business growth and achieve organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives across multiple departments and business units.
  • Established performance metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of strategy deployment efforts, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Developed and implemented a continuous improvement performance management system extending across four manufacturing sites and two distribution centers.
  • Developed process to improve sales opportunity pipeline tracking connecting to Sales & Operations Planning process.
  • Introduced a project management structure to the organization to drive consistent project management capabilities and delivery for internal projects.

Senior Operations Manager- Divisional Operations Leader

Foth
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Oversight of enterprise business support delivery to four business units located across 28 office locations; support functions include Project Management, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Finance and Accounting.
  • Administration of organizational strategic development, planning, and deployment processes.
  • Ownership of the organizational service level agreement process ensures that all business units receive seamless and quality service delivery to best meet client needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives aimed at continuous improvement and superior customer service delivery.

Cyber Systems Superintendent/Chief Master Sergeant

United States Air Force
09.1996 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw department of 30+ cyber specialists to ensure mission-readiness to meet federal and state needs
  • Participated in the development and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans to optimize resource allocation, and drive the operational execution of the unit's mission.
  • Ensured that the organizational culture was consistent with the unit's mission, vision, and values; directly linked to the retention of high-performing, quality airmen.
  • Led departments in problem-solving and process-improvement techniques regarding issues such as unplanned equipment downtime, training issues, and other operational barriers.

Business Operations Specialist

Foth
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw the development and execution of annual budgets, forecasts, and operational plans to optimize resource allocation, and drive sustainable growth within the division.
  • Developed processes and structures around organizational strategic development, planning, and deployment activities; created alignment and accountability for the execution of strategic priorities and initiatives at all levels of the organization.
  • Project manager for the execution of key strategic efforts; had oversight of scope, schedule, and budget on projects that directly aligned with profitability, stability, and growth strategies.
  • Led a workshop with key organizational executives and board members to develop and implement the organizational Purpose, Mission, and Vision statements.
  • Program manager for internal sales process development; added visibility to the end-to-end sales cycle; transformed the revenue forecasting process.
  • Analyzed and monitored key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement, and streamline processes.

Lean Champion

Foth
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Trained and coached team members on Lean principles and tools to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Analyzed data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in processes, implementing solutions to streamline operations.
  • Ensured compliance with Lean principles and standards, conducting regular audits, and providing recommendations for improvement.

Lean Leader

Door County Medical Center
04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Leader, coach, and consultant for all continuous improvement projects and initiatives within the organization; Primary facilitator for large-scale Rapid Improvement Events, A3 Problem Solving and other process driven projects that span across one hospital, five clinics, three rehabilitation centers, and one skilled nursing facility.
  • Developed and implemented organization-wide Lean management system involving visual management boards, daily department huddles, and cascaded organizational goals; Created culture of problem solvers at all levels of the organization.
  • Work directly with Senior Leader Team in areas of annual and quarterly strategy development, planning, and deployment utilizing tools such as Hoshin Kanri; Established strategic A3 process resulting in consistency of strategy execution.
  • Responsible for Lean education for all associates within organization; Developed curriculum, provided instruction, and facilitated classes such as Introduction to Lean, A3 Problem Solving, and Advanced Lean Training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Lakeland University
Plymouth, WI
08.2012

Skills

  • Senior leadership
  • Continuous improvement leadership
  • Project Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Strategy development
  • Strategy deployment
  • Leading teams
  • Organizational change management
  • Performance metrics
  • Project management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Operational execution
  • Team building
  • Process improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Team management

Certification

  • Project Management, 07/01/16
  • Lean, 09/01/09

Accomplishments

  • Door County graduate (2016)
  • 2011 Volk Field Senior NCO of the Year
  • 2006 128th ACS NCO of the Year

Timeline

Senior Director, Strategy Deployment and Execution

Emmi Roth USA
11.2022 - Current

Senior Operations Manager- Divisional Operations Leader

Foth
07.2019 - 10.2022

Business Operations Specialist

Foth
02.2018 - 07.2019

Lean Champion

Foth
01.2017 - 02.2018

Lean Leader

Door County Medical Center
04.2014 - 01.2017

Cyber Systems Superintendent/Chief Master Sergeant

United States Air Force
09.1996 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Lakeland University

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