Michael J. McDonald
Hennepin,Illinois
Summary
Driven Plant Manager offering 17+ years of Manufacturing experience. Decisive Leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building, decision making, and continuous improvement. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Mendota, Illinois
03.2022 - Current
- Plant Manager of a Pipe Manufacturing company overseeing 125 employees.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance, and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Utilized date analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Improved turnover in my tenure from FY23 125% annually, FY24 64% annually, FY25 50%.
- Reduced Safety Injury rate in the facility 85% year over year.
- OTIFNE improvement of 40% between FY24 to FY25.
- OEE improvement of 6% from FY24 to FY25.
Fabrication Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
Mendota, IL
01.2007 - 03.2022
- Lead a team of 10 employees.
- 2,605 (7+ years) days injury free in department.
- Most improved Fab Shop of the Year in 2008.
- Boosted customer satisfaction rates with timely delivery of high-quality products, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members, and setting clear expectations for continued growth and development.
- Championed a culture of teamwork and accountability by recognizing individual achievements, while emphasizing the importance of collective success in achieving departmental objectives.
- Streamlined workflow processes through detailed planning strategies
- Established effective communication channels amongst team members, which fostered collaboration
Production Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
Mendota, Illinois
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
- Safety Committee Chairperson
- Coordinated production requirements
- Supported safety programs to try to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Managed materials to meet production goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Marketing
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa05-2004
Skills
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Improvement
- Team building and development
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- KPI Tracking
- Conflict Management
- Performance Management
Timeline
Plant Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2010
Fabrication Manager
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
01.2007 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Marketing
University of Alabama
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