Michael Suggs
Sylvania,OH
Summary
Experienced with operational management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enhanced productivity. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to drive efficiency. Track record of fostering teamwork and managing dynamic environments effectively.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Manager
Material Sciences Corporation
Walbridge, OH
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Managed daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
- Improved communication within the team through regular meetings, updates, and open channels of communication.
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
Quality Manager
Material Sciences Corporation
Walbridge, OH
02.2017 - 05.2022
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
Area Manager
US Steel Great Lakes Works
Dearborn, MI
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
Process Manager
US Steel Great Lakes Works
Dearborn, MI
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased efficiency across departments.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by establishing guidelines, monitoring progress, and addressing deviations promptly.
- Achieved cultural shifts and process change through tenacious determination and interpersonal skills.
- Managed change among staff to achieve buy-in and cooperation and overcome resistance.
Area Manager Operations
Severstal NA
Dearborn, MI
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Directly leads production and warehouse operation in a continuous Zinc/Alloy coating line. Workforce consists of 44 UAW employees production employees, 4 Shift Managers and 1 Production scheduler.
- Directly manage coil storage warehouse, responsible for plant raw and coated inventory and any discrepancies.
- Responsible for setting and meeting budget objectives within the operations department.
- Hold coaching and counseling discipline hearings on employees not performing or meeting expectations with the UAW.
- Accountable for meeting product design speed yearly average targets, chemical usage, line stop rate, hourly and salary overtime set in the business plan.
Lead Supervisor
Severstal NA
Dearborn, MI
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Leader of formed teams focusing on continuous improvement projects. Projects consisted of yield savings, chemical savings, quality improvements, leaderstrip consumption, and commissioning new equipment.
- Plan, implement and oversee all downturn and product changeovers. Responsible for decisions concerning maintenance planning that affect quality and productivity.
- Develop procedures for the operations department.
- Directly responsible for qualifying operators and supervisors on jobs using competency tests and interaction on the shop floor.
- Schedule the operating crews based on the monthly production business plan following all guidelines set in the union collective bargaining agreement.
- Inventory plant chemical, leaderstrips and other plant wide consumables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
Trenton, Mi06-1997
Skills
- Process improvement
- Operational planning
- Operations management
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager
Material Sciences Corporation
05.2022 - 02.2025
Quality Manager
Material Sciences Corporation
02.2017 - 05.2022
Area Manager
US Steel Great Lakes Works
04.2016 - 01.2017
Process Manager
US Steel Great Lakes Works
08.2015 - 04.2016
Area Manager Operations
Severstal NA
01.2013 - 08.2015
Lead Supervisor
Severstal NA
12.2008 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School