MIKE HUTCHESON
Operational Executive
Greer,SC
Summary
Results-driven operational professional with strong history of optimizing business processes and leading diverse teams. Adept at implementing strategic improvements and fostering culture of continuous development. Known for reliability, adaptability, and keen focus on delivering tangible results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Engineered Products Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end operations for a $100M ASRS and structural racking systems manufacturer serving consumables, electrical, automotive, pharmaceuticals and retail sectors.
- Oversaw 25% growth in production capacity through customer expansion of high density ASRS and flow racking systems
- Directed implementation of gated material flow systems to improve delivery times by 40% and improved quality escapes by 20%
- Drove value creation projects, eliminating $2M in annual waste through targeted lean transformation efforts
General Manager – Regional Operations
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Led all operational excellence and asset reliability implementation efforts for a $450M maintenance and technology centered organization.
- Implemented Operating System principles and methods across business region leading to a >30% operating profit improvement and >50% improvement in divisional Voice of the Customer scoring
- Developed delivery transformation model that inflected targeted strategic elements designed to drive predictable performance measures and increase operating profit margins by >40%
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Integrated Power Systems
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led all domestic and international Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence organizations.
- Improved site work plan variance by 34% directly impacting bottom line EBITDA growth by $2M
- Received the “Unmatched Customer Experience” award for >30% productivity gains in all company hub locations
- Led strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence and enhance organizational efficiency.
Director of Plant Operations
Honeywell Aerospace
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed revenues of $250M demonstrating superior operational and program execution related to Department of Defense, commercial engine, and component platforms.
- Improved top product line margins to >50% while simultaneously winning two major DOD contracts worth over $43M
- Achieved Honeywell Operating System “Silver” mentor status for Best-in-Class performance
Business Operations Leader
Honeywell Aerospace
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Led a $100M helicopter gas turbine engine business through lean and process excellence within all major product lines.
- Increased delivery performance by 70% (to 95% on-time)—exceeding the previous 5 years of targets combined
- Achieved 94%+ on-time requests while reducing quality escapes by 27%
Senior Program Manager - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Honeywell Aerospace
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed >30 Field Service Engineers to support multiple CONUS and OCONUS programs for T-Hawk Micro Air Vehicle Program.
- Implemented phase-gate Lean/Project Management processes that decreased turnaround time by 40%
- Secured $5M+ in new T&M / CP contract bids
Education
Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ10-2003
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership development
- Business process optimization
- Process optimization expertise
- Change management methodologies
- Effective program management
- Customer relationship management
- Profit and loss oversight
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Capital resource planning
Certification
- Project Management Professional – PMI
- Basics of Supply Chain Management and Master Planning of Resources - APICS
- Lean Six Sigma – Honeywell International
- Executive Leadership Program – Honeywell International
- EDGE Leadership Program – Advanced Technology Services
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Engineered Products Inc.
05.2024 - Current
General Manager – Regional Operations
Advanced Technology Services, Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2024
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Integrated Power Systems
01.2017 - 01.2018
Director of Plant Operations
Honeywell Aerospace
09.2013 - 12.2016
Business Operations Leader
Honeywell Aerospace
06.2011 - 09.2013
Senior Program Manager - Unmanned Aerial Systems
Honeywell Aerospace
05.2009 - 06.2011
Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science
Thomas Edison State University
Accomplishments
- Deployed Business Operating System models across multiple business segments achieving >60% improvement in operating profit Year over Year (YoY)
- Built strategic alliances with international and domestic partners allowing for contract growth of over $300M
- Accelerated work stream flow models across multiple locations impacting top line revenue growth >125% and reducing operating costs by >40%
- Improved organizational retention by >20% through robust and systematic employee development models