Michael Winkler
Topeka,KS
Summary
A Project Manager with 20 years of experience in leading and developing employees. Adept at directing and monitoring manufacturing employees and streamlining production methods for best-in-class quality standards. Successful at solutions-oriented problem-solving and predicting project timelines and roadblocks. Committed to managing an effective team through comprehensive monitoring, training and empowerment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager/Project Manager
Reser's Fine Foods
Topeka, KS
03.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
Packaging Line Manager
MARS Chocolate North America
Topeka, Kansas
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals
- Conducted staff meetings to relay information or to address specific topics, such as safety
- Counseled employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development
- Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, or making hiring decisions or recommendations
- Drove department compliance with established safety, GMP, and QCP training and ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules and all regulatory agencies.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
Operations Manager
WalMart
Topeka, Kansas
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate
- Enforced OSHA safety, health, and security rules
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
District Manager
Cicis Pizza
Topeka, Kansas
01.2006 - 04.2013
- Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits
- Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
- Supervised 5 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
Sales Manager
Toys-R-Us
Topeka, Kansas
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Supervised/ assigned employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, etc
- Established and implemented policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Education
B.S - Business Administration Management of Technology CREDENTIALS
Friends University
2010
Associate of Arts - General
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KSSkills
- Manufacturing management
- Production line management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Supply Chain Management
- Training skills
- Continuous improvements
- Metrics management
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
I invented a product and have the patent approved. I mention this to showcase my ability to think outside the box. I pride myself on being a leader that fosters a belief that employees should have the flexibilty to make decisions that improve the company and share ideas for improvement.
Timeline
Production Manager/Project Manager
Reser's Fine Foods
03.2020 - Current
Packaging Line Manager
MARS Chocolate North America
11.2016 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
WalMart
04.2013 - 11.2016
Sales Manager
Toys-R-Us
01.2010 - 03.2013
District Manager
Cicis Pizza
01.2006 - 04.2013
B.S - Business Administration Management of Technology CREDENTIALS
Friends University
Associate of Arts - General
Coffeyville Community College