Michael Solberg
North Las Vegas
Summary
Hands-on leader with experience in production and quality control. Oversees operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Operations Production Manager
GT Ventures LLC
2022.09 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives within the organization, reducing environmental impact through waste reduction and energy-efficient practices.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members by 33%
Area Operations Manager
Amazon
2020.08 - 2022.08
- Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue by 14% YTD.
- Implemented delivery system and worked with team to create customized process for improved movement of customer returns.
- Managed inbound, processing, refunds and customer returns operations efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to a decrease in workplace accidents and injuries.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Managed daily operations of the World's largest returns logistics organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Implemented best practices for sustainability within area operations, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption and waste generation.
- Improved overall operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
Production Superintendent
USAF
2019.01 - 2020.08
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Determined suitable team requirements, scheduled employees and collaborated with multi-department leaders to meet changing production schedules.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful new process launches and transitions into mass production.
- Oversaw workforce of 300+ employees in aircraft maintenance department.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
Aircraft Section Chief
USAF
2017.03 - 2019.01
- Budgeted flying schedule for training on regular basis.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.
- Conducted/validated annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
- Improved communication between sections, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills, boosting overall performance levels for over 1500 personnel.
Quality Assurance, Health and Safety Manager
USAF
2011.06 - 2017.03
- Planned and conducted research, analyzed data, and communicated and reported information to clients and senior management daily.
- Scheduled regular inspections and audits, reported findings and implemented solutions.
- Ran emergency safety drills and confirmed first aid stations functioned properly with no expired time-sensitive medical supplies.
- Developed and presented environmental training programs to educate 300+ employees on key issues/reduced reportable incidents by 5% while holding this position.
- Performed hazard assessments, industrial health monitoring, safety reviews and incident field analysis to promote environmental best practices.
- Supported CI initiatives by partnering in cross-functional teams focused on identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reduced manufacturing defects by conducting thorough inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products. Maintained acceptable 5% quality defect rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05.2016
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2015
Skills
- Performance tracking proficiency
- Safety oversight
- Cost Reduction
- Employee Scheduling
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Workflow Coordination
- Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Production Planning
- Safety standards
- Operations Planning
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- OSHA30 Certified - OSHA Education Center
- Professional Managers Certification - Community College of the Air Force
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
- Executive Management Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
- Project Management Lean Process Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offCompany CulturePersonal development programsTimeline
Operations Production Manager
GT Ventures LLC
2022.09 - Current
Area Operations Manager
Amazon
2020.08 - 2022.08
Production Superintendent
USAF
2019.01 - 2020.08
Aircraft Section Chief
USAF
2017.03 - 2019.01
Quality Assurance, Health and Safety Manager
USAF
2011.06 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Trident University International
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
- OSHA30 Certified - OSHA Education Center
- Professional Managers Certification - Community College of the Air Force
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
- Executive Management Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
- Project Management Lean Process Certified - Management and Strategy Institute
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