Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Professional Organizations
Timeline
Manager

Mick Mlinar

Muskego,WI

Summary

Accomplished leader with 11+ years of manufacturing experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement. Proven ability to drive measurable enhancements in safety, quality, and productivity while coaching teams to implement 5S standards and Lean Manufacturing principles. Adept at developing value stream maps, conducting time studies, and leading cross-functional Kaizen events to create a culture of sustainable improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI).

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Continuous Improvement Technician

Eaton
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with operations to achieve and exceed continuous improvement objectives.
  • Data-Driven Analysis: Develop and analyze Current/Future Value Stream Maps, 5S+ checklists, audits, time studies, and standard work documentation to identify process improvements.
  • Facilitate Kaizen Events: Lead multi-functional Kaizen events, using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to drive sustainable change.
  • Implement Lean Tools: Champion Lean Manufacturing concepts to enhance productivity, quality, flow, and safety across the plant.
  • Training: Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.

Team Leader/Cell Lead

Eaton
08.2014 - 10.2023
  • Operational Excellence: Reduced team standard hours by 7 and boosted productivity by 10–12% through effective process optimization and team coordination.
  • Team Supervision: Managed and directed production personnel to ensure on-time, high-quality output, meeting customer delivery targets.
  • Process Coordination: Set up and continuously adjusted pacing boards and workflows to meet specific hourly and daily production goals.
  • Effective Communication: Facilitated Tier 1 meetings to assign personnel optimally and adjust job allocations based on real-time production needs.

Education

Coursework - Music Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2012

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  • Operational Excellence & Project Management
  • Data Analysis (Microsoft Office, Minitab, Microsoft Visio)
  • ERP Systems (SAP)
  • Inventory Management
  • Deadline oriented
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Process optimization

Certification

  • Certified Continuous Improvement Manager, Management and Strategy Institute, 10/01/24, Present
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Purdue University, 06/01/23, Present
  • Front Line Leadership – Eaton, Two-Day Leadership Training, 05/01/17, Present

Professional Organizations

APICS/ASCM, 03/01/23, 03/01/24

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Technician

Eaton
11.2023 - Current

Team Leader/Cell Lead

Eaton
08.2014 - 10.2023

Coursework - Music Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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