Michael O’Neil
Mt Pleasant,MI
Summary
Manager skilled at matching workers to optimal positions, improving performance and maintaining compliance with company standards in high and low volume production settings. Proponent of human-centric approach to expanding production effectiveness and efficiency. Background includes managing 35-50 employees as Production Manager in fast-paced production environment. Bringing 7 years of related experience and dedication to meeting and exceeding performance targets. Safety-driven and responsive to changing workflows and company demands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Compliance Manager
MAC LTT
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
Plant Manager
MAC LTT
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
Manufacturing Manager
Industrial Magnetics Inc
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Production Manager
Aster Brands
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
Manufacturing Engineer
Industrial Magnetics Inc
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve [Type] manufacturing methods.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
Welding Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2015 - 12.2018
- As a welding instructor, I tried to teach my students, not how to do a job, but how to analyze the job and figure it out themselves.
Education
Associate in applied sciences -
Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MIWelding Instructor -
C.W.I, Kirtland Community College
Skills
- COMMUNICATION
- Advanced Engineering Knowledge
- New Employee Hiring
- Business Development Experience
- Fabrication Professional
- Welding Safety Precautions
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance Authority
- New Product Development
- Production Order Review
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
Additional Information
I believe the only way to lead is to be on the floor with the people doing the work. Communication and respect is key. If the workers know you trust them, production always increases. Job happiness will go above any other method of management.
References
- Jason R. Lake, Director of Operations, Aster Brands, 6328 Ferry Ave, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, (734)735-2551, jason.lake@asterbrands.com
- William Cartwright, Operations Manager, Poseidon Marine, 1590 Torch Lake Drive, Central Lake, MI, 49622, (906)291-0398, bill@poseidonmarine.com
- Mark McCully, Senior Welding and Fabricating Instructor, Kirtland M-Tec, 60 Livingston Blvd, Gaylord, MI, 49735, (231)499-5945, mark.mccully@kirtland.edu
- Chris Waibel, Value Stream Leader, Industrial Magnetics Inc, 1385 M-75 South, Boyne City, MI, 49712, (231)340-9026, cwaibel@magnetics.com
Timeline
Welding Compliance Manager
MAC LTT
08.2023 - Current
Plant Manager
MAC LTT
01.2023 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Industrial Magnetics Inc
08.2021 - 01.2023
Production Manager
Aster Brands
02.2019 - 07.2021
Manufacturing Engineer
Industrial Magnetics Inc
08.2016 - 02.2019
Welding Instructor
Kirtland Community College
08.2015 - 12.2018
Associate in applied sciences -
Kirtland Community College
Welding Instructor -
C.W.I, Kirtland Community College
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