Michael Tilton
Andover
Summary
Accomplished, seasoned Operations Manager/Manufacturing Engineer with a solid background in Team building, Manufacturing management, P&L, Plant layout and design, Process development, Product design, prototyping, R&D, fixtures, tooling, machining, Sheetmetal, casting, metal injected molding, investment metal casting, extrusion, injection molding, Welding, Urethane molding/casting, machine building, tool & die, Estimating, and supply chain.. Solid problem-solving skills and driven to find Root cause. Great communication skills.
Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Prototek Digital Manufacturing
Contoocook
10.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of 2 manufacturing plants, Producing 19.8M in revenue
- Implemented and developed standard processes to improve though put as well as quality
- Established operating procedures for manufacturing and estimation departments, enhancing quality and on-time performance
- Implemented new technologies, reducing dependency on outside process suppliers and fostering internal capabilities
- Redesigned plant’s layout to add more equipment and improve product flow
- Implemented Kaizen initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented a training matrix to improve employees’ abilities and performance
- Developed a training program called Sheetmetal/Machining U
- Guided company to a quality minded prototype/manufacturing shop
- Developed a strong Management team and manufacturing team to dive success
- Supplied work and Technical support for 5 sites
- Direct reports of 105 people (CNC production manager, Sheetmetal production manager, Operation Support Manager, QC/QA Managers, Engineering Manager, Estimation Manager and all associated personal)
Head of Engineering and Operations
Comstock Industries, INC
Meredith
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed daily operations of 2 manufacturing plants, producing 13 M in revenue
- Established new operating procedures to implement pokie yoke processes. This limited mistakes in manufacturing.
- Created a systematic part review process to enhance quality control during production.
- Formulated standard workmanship standards to maintain consistency in product quality.
- Implemented and developed standard work for all manufacturing areas.
- Implemented programming structure, nomenclature, and vaulting procedures.
- Direct reports of 50 people (inspection manager, production manager and all associated personnel)
- Guided company to a quality minded manufacturing shop
- Created training matrix to elevate employee skills and performance.
New Product Development/Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Sturm Ruger
Newport
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Led new product development efforts as senior manufacturing engineer, mentoring 8 engineers across teams.
- Delivered over $3 million in process improvements in the past 5 years. Current project has a $15 million budget to implement a new line.
- Implemented targeted performance, quality, and efficiency measures, contributing to achievement of aggressive production goals.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures, and systems.
- Oversaw product quality management to ensure adherence to quality policies, procedures, and systems.
Manufacturing Consultant
FTM Services
Franklin
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Collaborated on diverse manufacturing projects to enhance processes and optimize product output.
- Designed for manufacturing, improved process control, and developed tooling and fixtures while investigating quality enhancement processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
- Enhanced product quality and streamlined delivery processes to reduce associated costs.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
VP/Operations Manager Contract Manufacturing
Vitex Extrusion
Franklin
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed Daily operations of manufacturing facility with $25 million in sales. Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time. Championed quality initiatives.
- Implemented training and new procedures that propelled Vitex to a 65% reduction in set-ups. increased production by 15%.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Contracted to enhance manufacturing processes, leading to streamlined operations.
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments, ensuring adherence to process control parameters.
- Sourced and acquired necessary manufacturing equipment and parts to maintain operations.
- Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules. Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler, and operator duties.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Improved product quality and reduced delivery costs through targeted initiatives.
President/Owner
Full Tilt Machine INC
Franklin
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced productivity and reduced costs.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and evaluated outcomes to establish future performance targets.
- Managed production activities to ensure on-time shipment of all orders.
- Sourced and purchased manufacturing equipment and parts.
- Designated manufacturing supervisors, assemblers, and operators to specific tasks.
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.
General Manager/Partner
Prototek Manufacturing LLC
Contoocook
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
- Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
- Acquired essential manufacturing equipment and parts to support production.
- Coordinated documentation and training on production procedures to ensure team adherence.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date department work instructions and reports for operational consistency.
- Led quality initiatives to enhance product standards.
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
- Resolved personnel issues in a timely and professional manner to maintain team morale.
Machine Shop Fabrication Supervisor
Labsphere Inc
Sutton
12.1999 - 06.2004
- Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions to enhance team understanding and compliance.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Acquired necessary manufacturing equipment and parts to support production needs.
- Verified that all process control parameters were always being documented and followed.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to ensure achievement of first run capability.
Education
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Theory
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NHGreen Belt -
Six Sigma
Osha-30 Certified -
OSHA
Executive Leadership Training -
Get Your Edge
Skills
- Manufacturing management
- Operational strategy
- P&L
- Cost management
- Budget management
- Financial planning
- Strategic budgeting
- Prototyping
- Vendor management
- Procurement strategy
- Outsourced services
- Manufacturing oversight
- Manufacturing efficiency
- Production planning
- Production optimization
- Process development
- Assembly designgration
- Process automation
- Process optimization
- Process improvements
- Process scalability
- Manufacturing design
- Supply chain
- Quality assurance
- Manufacturing innovation
- Lean methodologies
- Team leadership
- Project leadership
- Project development
- Project scheduling
- Team building
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Root cause analysis
- Gauge R&R
- DOE
- 3D CAD and design
- Solidworks
- CamWorks/Mastercam
- Research and development
- Safety standards
- Operational compliance
- Resource allocation
- Sheet metal
- Sales forecasting
- Automation strategy
- Sales forecasting
- Cost management
- Financial planning
- Strategic budgeting
- Automation strategy
Accomplishments
US 9464859 B2 patent
Timeline
Director of Operations
Prototek Digital Manufacturing
10.2020 - Current
Head of Engineering and Operations
Comstock Industries, INC
03.2018 - 10.2020
New Product Development/Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Sturm Ruger
11.2012 - 03.2018
VP/Operations Manager Contract Manufacturing
Vitex Extrusion
01.2011 - 02.2012
Manufacturing Consultant
FTM Services
07.2010 - 11.2012
President/Owner
Full Tilt Machine INC
07.2008 - 01.2011
General Manager/Partner
Prototek Manufacturing LLC
06.2004 - 07.2008
Machine Shop Fabrication Supervisor
Labsphere Inc
12.1999 - 06.2004
Associate of Science - Machine Tool Theory
Lakes Region Community College
Green Belt -
Six Sigma
Osha-30 Certified -
OSHA
Executive Leadership Training -
Get Your Edge