Michael O'Hara
Atlantic,Iowa
Summary
Results-driven manager with over 22 years of manufacturing experience, including 15 years as a plant/operations manager. Proven leader optimizing service, productivity, quality, and employee morale while ensuring cost-effective customer service. Expertise in engineering, CAD drafting, lean production systems, production and part costing, human resources, safety, quality, and plant layout. Exceptional at balancing workflow and manpower to maximize production efficiency. Proficient in MS Office, ISO9001, ISO14001, and ERP systems.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Myers Industries
12.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Updated costs, implemented Standard hours, updated pricing models
- Managed an 89% reduction in Direct Labor during customer departure
- Executed scheduling tools for model mix in conjunction with customers
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
Operations Manager
GMT Corporation
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Implemented Key Production Indicator's (KPI's)
- Managed supply chain from in-house production to outside supply
- Transformed current ERP system into a sustainable system
- Implemented scheduling tools to level load production
- Managed reduction of workforce to current sales levels.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Operations Manager
Skyjack Mfg. Southwest
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Administered all aspects of plant operations
- Continually evaluated and adjusted schedules to meet customer changes
- Ensured OSHA and corporate safety standards were met
- Engineered work instructions with an emphasis in quality resulting in 80% reduction in warranty claims cost
- 40% increased production/revenue with adding only 10% in additional Direct Labor
- Provided service part costing across all lines
- Strong passion for constant improvement through employee involvement.
Operations Manager
Skyjack Scissor lift Manufacturing
10.1995 - 05.2010
- Administered all aspects of plant operations
- Executed a complete paint line change with a 10 month ROI
- Reduced Paint cycle time by 67%
- Increased production by 100% with reduced direct labor by 42% through attrition and Lean Manufacturing System improvements
- 300 million in sales with 190 employees
- Completed OSHA 10 hr
- Course
- Lean Production Coordinator
- Led ERP implementation corporate wide
- Draftsman - restructured Bill of Materials in MRP to match current production methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA12.2004
Skills
- Production
- Performance reporting
- Health and safety compliance
- P&L Management
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Performance monitoring
- Cost reduction and containment
- Planning and Implementation
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Customer service coordination with production
Timeline
Plant Manager
Myers Industries
12.2017 - 07.2024
Operations Manager
GMT Corporation
09.2016 - 12.2017
Operations Manager
Skyjack Mfg. Southwest
05.2010 - 07.2016
Operations Manager
Skyjack Scissor lift Manufacturing
10.1995 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Buena Vista University
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