Michael J. Godsen
Utica,NY
Summary
Experienced General Manager with 25+ years of expertise in operations, production management, organizational development, and team building across diverse industries. Skilled in devising and implementing effective production strategies for successful outcomes. Enhances operational stability, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborative and team-oriented, adept at working with senior stakeholders and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Semikron Danfoss
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the management of 2 locations with 300 employees that manufacture of Power Semiconductors for electrical vehicles and custom power applications with $140 million in revenue.
- Drove year-over-year gross profit performance of 50% while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and improved employee satisfaction.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with local industry and stet leaders, enhancing brand credibility and building community relationships
North America Operation Manager, Remanufacturing
Rockwell Automation
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Responsible for managing 80 Million dollar repair and remanufacturing operations for North America across four plants in three countries with approximately 130 employees .
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, and meet labor recovery goals
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Developing and deploying common execution methodologies for Production Scheduling, Shipping/Receiving and Inventory Control in all 4 facilities.
- Extensive use Data Analytics to analyze manage business trends.
Plant Manager
Rockwell Automation
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for managing a 24 million dollar repair and remanufacturing facility in Munster, IN.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs
- Reorganized and developed new workflow functions for all aspects of plant operations using Theory of Constraint methodologies.
- Developed and implemented new MES application responsible for tracking and executing of all customer orders.
- Responsible for the creation and management of Annual Operating Plans that govern production and financial activities.
- Continual Y/Y improvement in all key performance metrics
- Responsible for leading local efforts to migrate facility to ISO 9000:2015.
Enterprise Program Manager
Rockwell Automation
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Responsible for launching and implementing storeroom management and repair services for Michelin NA that encompassed 17 storeroom facilities in US, Canada and Mexico for an inventory valued at >$100 Million.
- Grew program into $10 Million dollar per year contract.
- Developed all new workflow processes and procedures for all aspect of storeroom and repair management.
- Including full documentation to meet ISO9000 compliance.
- Increased storeroom inventory accuracy by 5% to > 98%.
- 5S Implementation in all 17 Storerooms.
- Responsible for managing team of 85 people both salary and Hourly.
District Services Manager
Rockwell Automation
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Responsible for managing district and corporate resources that deliver value add services for Rockwell Automation customers with a focus on driving 100% customer satisfaction.
- Service offerings include Asset Management, Field Labor, Remote Support and Training.
- Developed local commercial offerings to help meet district financial goals.
- Responsible for developing local business management infrastructure that would enable the growth, management and renewal of contract-based service business.
- Responsible for managing a team of 15 field service engineers.
Field Business Leader
Rockwell Automation
04.2004 - 04.2007
- Responsibilities include development of strategic initiatives to drive sales growth in key business including Logix, Motion, Process and Safety.
- Additional responsibilities include management and development of district Solution Architects and Technical Specialists.
- Acted as primary conduit to corporate business unit, and sales finance, regarding business conditions, commercial programs and special negotiations for critical sales opportunities.
- Member of team responsible for developing tools, process’s and training for sales management for improved sales forecasting.
- Responsible for developing strategic analysis of Automation business within district to help identify new markets of growth.
Systems Solution Manager
Rockwell Automation
11.1999 - 04.2004
- Responsible for initiating and leading commercial activities and sales programs to drive growth for Automation and Software business in western NY area.
- Key responsibilities include developing local sales force (RA/Distributor) on RA product competence and sales methodologies.
- Active member of local sales force, focused on competitive accounts and working with RA sales force on developing sales strategies for major accounts.
- Coordinated regional trade show in 2001/2003 for Rochester / Buffalo markets.
Manager of Network Design and Support Services
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
03.1998 - 11.1999
- Responsible for design and implementation of $2 million network upgrade from AS/400 patient record system to PC and SQL Server record management system as part of Y2K Initiatives.
- Designed and implemented new datacenter and Ethernet Network Infrastructure
- Standardize design and implementation of Windows and Novell Server Systems.
Technology Consultant
Alpine Computer Systems Inc
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Primary activities involved working in conjunction with the Account Representatives to develop new business prospects by providing a technical aspect to a blended sales approach for computer network design and integration services.
Software and Systems Integration Engineer
Optimation Technology Inc
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Responsibilities included the development, management and implementation of a number of small to medium sized industrial automation projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1991
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY05.1988
Skills
- Work flow planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Management information systems
- Risk analysis and management
- Team Leadership
- Data analysis
- P&L Management
Timeline
General Manager
Semikron Danfoss
12.2023 - Current
North America Operation Manager, Remanufacturing
Rockwell Automation
03.2017 - 12.2023
Plant Manager
Rockwell Automation
10.2013 - 03.2017
Enterprise Program Manager
Rockwell Automation
06.2009 - 10.2013
District Services Manager
Rockwell Automation
04.2007 - 06.2009
Field Business Leader
Rockwell Automation
04.2004 - 04.2007
Systems Solution Manager
Rockwell Automation
11.1999 - 04.2004
Manager of Network Design and Support Services
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
03.1998 - 11.1999
Technology Consultant
Alpine Computer Systems Inc
01.1997 - 01.1998
Software and Systems Integration Engineer
Optimation Technology Inc
01.1991 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Alfred State College
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