MICHAEL SIEGEL
Wytheville,Virginia
Summary
Operations/Manufacturing professional with over 20 years of production management experience on multiple sites by placing a high emphasis on personnel training, top line growth and bottom-line profitability. Culturally sensitive with the capabilities to provide strategic vision and ethical leadership driving results in a collaborative, inclusive manner.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP of Facility Ops.
RAVEN (Capital Investment Group)
Santa Barbara
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Restructured and optimized a group of 26 production employees, resulting in an efficient and cost-effective bottling and labeling department, down to 11 personnel.
- Improved line efficiency/throughput with strict adherence to position SOP's, Quality Stds, and Lean training from initial daily average of 1,069 cases produced with 2 shifts to 3,000 cases produced in 1/8-hour shift
- Appointed Safety Officer within 30 days of hire and implemented OSHA/Safety regulations while ensuring compliance with PPE requirements. Conducted regular reviews of OSHA/DART reporting for Santa Barbara County.
- Led COVID sanitization efforts throughout facility.
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Core Health and Fitness
Independence, Virginia
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Developed and implement policies and procedures working with CNC on all metal operations.
- Formulated manufacturing operations strategies to meet daily and monthly quota's.
- Built and mentored manufacturing staff and drove business results both in Virginia and Chinese operations.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Global Director of Mfg. Ops.
FBD Frozen
San Antonio, Texas
11.2012 - 07.2014
- Privately owned beverage dispensing equipment production & assembly operation with sites in Asia and San Antonio, TX
- Directed global Mfg. Operations & Engineering in San Antonio, Texas and Shenzhen, China with $100mm/USD P&L accountability and supervised 320 hourly non-union personnel.
- Established and monitored performance metrics to measure effectiveness of global operations.
- Re-engineered the flow structure in US that increased unit output from 28 units/day to 40 units/day.
- Provided leadership by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members.
RGM for 8 Manufacluring Sites and DCs Based in Texas
Trulite - Glass and Aluminum Solutions
Boca Raton, Florida
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Designs & manufactures metal & glass structures for both Residential and Commercial applications.
- Early main objectives were to align my region to Corporate Objectives while implementing a LEAN, TPS system of performance at all 8 locations
- Implemented a LEAN/6-Sigma methodology to establish a uniform KPI performance measurement system, resulting in a significant increase in glass yield from 68% to 88%
- Multi-Site accountability (8) and leadership of over 1,200 regional employees
- Achieved a 26% reduction in SG&A and saved $180k on headcount expenses (door and glass units) during the first quarter of 2011.
MD of Operations & Supply Chain Management Asia/Pacific
SCOVILL FASTENERS
Shenzhen, PRC
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Overcame cultural challenges, staffing, and customer expectations by implementing 'Swat Teams' and utilizing DMAIC LEAN Methodology to enhance operational efficiency and boost productivity.
- Administer P&L responsibility for sourcing operations of $95M
- Significantly reduced SG&A in China and Hong Kong operations by $3.6M since March 2009.
- Re-engineered the flow structure in US that increased unit output from 28 units/day to 40 units/day.
VP of Operations 'Supply Chain Management - Asia/Pacific
SLI HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL LLC.
Purchase, New York
08.2001 - 12.2008
- Oversaw sourcing operations for lighting industry division valued at $280M in II Asian and Pacific countries
- Implemented Continuous Improvement initiatives through training, mentoring, and cross-functional facilitation. Achieved a $2.4M reduction in corporate overhead for Americas and Europe.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
Director of Manufacturing / Supply Chain Operations Americas Region
PAXAR CORPORATION
White Plain/Mexico City, New York/Mexico
08.2001 - 02.2004
- Achieved a reduction in lead time from 18 days down to 10 days while meeting all deliveries by 96% from former levels in the low 70% range
- Oversaw P&L responsibility for $160M operation
- Directed a staff of 25+ managers and 600+ hourly union employees
- Generated $5.6M cost savings in Mexico operations with a focus on employee training and environmental controls.
Director of Operations, Domestic & MD of Asian Operations
PCA/TENNECO/PACTIV
Lake Forest, Illinois
02.1994 - 07.2001
- Consolidated 13 Protective Packaging North America sites into 8, leveraging $7M net profit
- Led operations for 3 manufacturing plants in China with 1200 personnel and 25 direct reports
- Led US/Canada operations with 2500 workforce and $7.3M revenues
- Oversaw P&L accountability for $370M operation
- Increased Asia sales at 3 JV's from $3M to $86M over three years, securing major clients like New Balance, Nike, Schwinn, Fila, Mattel, Black & Decker, and Schick.
General Manager
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
Memphis, TN
10.1988 - 01.1994
- Established KPI's and budgets for each operating unit
- Reversed negative profit trends at 5 manufacturing locations through collaboration with sales, engineers, and line personnel training.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Plant Manager
PRATT GROUP/VISY BOARD PACKAGING
Melborne, Australia
03.1985 - 09.1988
- Supervised cross functional teams as US Plant Manager
- Completed the successful consolidation of 2 US facilities into streamlined operations, resulting in $1.2M cost savings.
- Monitored performance metrics including throughput, quality, cost, and safety in collaboration with Visy board staff.
Plant Production Manager
FEDDERS CORPORATION
Emmitsburg, Maryland
02.1982 - 02.1985
- Led a 3 shift, clean room operation as I attained my MBA from Mt. St. Mary's.
- Monitored plant operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and safety.
- Completed a transition to field equipment, motor installations and personnel training to field service all capital equipment.
Education
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mt. Saint Mary's College
Emmitsburg, MD01.1984
BS Business Administration/Behavioral Psych -
Boston College
01.1979
Skills
- P&L Accountability
- Metal/Glass/Aluminum Production
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring, training and evaluation
- Regulatory Compliance
- MRP/ERP/SAP/MAPICS
- Kaizen Events/Lean Mfg
- EHS, OSHA training
- KPI/OKR implementation, all levels
Training
- CNC/Tig Welding/Metal Stamping/Laser - tube/flatbed - Ford Motor Company )1975-1979)
- Powder Coating/Assembly with Core (2014-2017)
- 6-Sigma concepts training (Green Belt) - SLI (2004)
- Time Management Training - International Paper; Pactiv (1994/2000)
- Inventory Management Training - Paxar Corp. (US/Mexico - 2001/2003)
- SMT/NPD design processing/electric manufacturing - SLI (computer board/IT applications/assembly-2006)
Timeline
SVP of Facility Ops.
RAVEN (Capital Investment Group)
09.2018 - 09.2023
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Core Health and Fitness
07.2014 - 09.2018
Global Director of Mfg. Ops.
FBD Frozen
11.2012 - 07.2014
RGM for 8 Manufacluring Sites and DCs Based in Texas
Trulite - Glass and Aluminum Solutions
11.2010 - 01.2012
MD of Operations & Supply Chain Management Asia/Pacific
SCOVILL FASTENERS
01.2009 - 10.2010
VP of Operations 'Supply Chain Management - Asia/Pacific
SLI HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL LLC.
08.2001 - 12.2008
Director of Manufacturing / Supply Chain Operations Americas Region
PAXAR CORPORATION
08.2001 - 02.2004
Director of Operations, Domestic & MD of Asian Operations
PCA/TENNECO/PACTIV
02.1994 - 07.2001
General Manager
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
10.1988 - 01.1994
Plant Manager
PRATT GROUP/VISY BOARD PACKAGING
03.1985 - 09.1988
Plant Production Manager
FEDDERS CORPORATION
02.1982 - 02.1985
MBA - Business Administration and Management
Mt. Saint Mary's College
BS Business Administration/Behavioral Psych -
Boston College
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