Michael Sullivan
Lafayette,CA
Summary
Supply Chain professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, whom consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Internal Manufacturing
Impossible Foods Inc.
Oakland, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Championed a performance-driven safety culture, sustaining 365 consecutive days with zero recordable injuries
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative plant-based products, enhancing market competitiveness.
- Drove strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained key partnerships with suppliers and distributors, ensuring consistent product availability.
- Oversaw the implementation of new production lines under budget, aligning capital execution while maintaining supply chain continuity
- Directed an operational transformation by eliminating an entire shift and redesigning operating hours to generate ~$6M in annual cost savings
- Drove audit and regulatory compliance, achieving exemplary audit outcomes across SQF, Costco, and DoD audits
Sr. Operations Manager
Impossible Foods
02.2022 - 01.2024
- As Sr. Operations Manager I am directly responsible for all plant operations. I ensure every area of manufacturing works together to deliver on time quality products in the most efficient manner possible. I work closely with all departments and corporate partners which includes but is not limited to Product Development, Supply & Demand, Central Quality, R&D and certain Co-Manufacturers.
- Improved workflow by implementing and tracking operational KPI’s.
- Reduced labor spend by analyzing workflow and restructuring headcount.
- Identified and resolved process gaps to increase operational efficiencies.
- Drive cost savings initiatives which reduced Opex by $8MM.
- Initiate safety programs to reduce TRIR.
- Collaborated with internal and external resources to deliver on time NPI.
- Developed Shift Managers and Supervisors priorities that raised awareness of training and process gaps.
- Implemented a new production line that delivered greater gross margin for two different products.
- Responsible for all Opex spend equaling over $35MM
Maintenance Supervisor
Coca-Cola
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Responsible for all maintenance technicians who troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment systems. This includes the inspection and verification of all repairs while utilizing decision making skills to continuously improve the efficiency and safety of all maintenance related functions.
- Led, trained, and developed 96 different technician’s mechanical skillsets.
- Responsible for corrective maintenance on assets equaling up to $27M dollars.
- Pushed continuous improvement teams to drive line efficiency and deliver production goals.
- In charge of all inventory control/procurement procedures in the stockroom.
- Developed personnel and procedures for more accurate stockroom reporting.
- Ensured all maintenance operations are conducted safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with outside partners, vendors, and contractors to keep plant projects on time.
- Analyze financial reports to ensure accurate department spending.
Maintenance Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised, trained, and developed 26 junior Marines.
- Accurately identified and eliminated maintenance deficiencies resulting in an average savings of $22,000 per deficiency.
- Consulted and partnered with adjacent shops on proper repair technique’s saving time in maintenance cycle.
Shop Foreman
United States Marine Corps
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervised, trained, and developed 45 marines
- Inspected all company transportation assets which allowed for safe and reliable operations.
- Conducted 28 preventative maintenance procedures resulting in prolonged life of assets.
- Inspected and repaired assets prior to operation resulting in 97% success rate.
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Troubleshot and repaired 63 transportation assets.
- Conducted 21 preventative maintenance repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crystal City High School
Crystal City, MOBachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2027
Skills
- Marine Corps Mechanic of the Year
- Financial resource management
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Achieved meritorious advancement
- SAP project management
- Inventory control
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- OSHA 10-hour certification
- Logistics training expertise
Accomplishments
- Achieved over $6 million worth of savings by restructuring the operations labor plan to allow for a more conducive operation
- Led a team of 114 employees to achieve the highest safety record in the history of the company
- Delivered $8 million worth of CAPEX investment projects on time and under budget
- Implemented 28 new product introductions without interrupting first customer shipment
Timeline
Director, Internal Manufacturing
Impossible Foods Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Sr. Operations Manager
Impossible Foods
02.2022 - 01.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Coca-Cola
07.2017 - 01.2022
Maintenance Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2015 - 05.2017
Shop Foreman
United States Marine Corps
05.2012 - 03.2015
Section Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Crystal City High School
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Western Governors University