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MICHAEL HYTOWER
Durham, NC | ------------ | ------------
Program Management | Supply Chain Management | Logistics | Team Leadership | Inventory Control | Demand Planning | Procurement | Contract Processes | Operations Management | Strategic Planning | Cross-Functional Communications |International Deployments | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | Vendor Relations | Process Improvements | Scheduling | Budget Control | Project Management | Complex Problem Solving & Solutioning | Gap Analysis | Presentation Skills & Tools | Regulatory Compliance | Team Motivator | Staff Performance KPI Tracking | Cost Reductions | Revenue Generation | MS Office Suite | Transportation | Distribution Operations | Site Management | SAP (e-factory pro 2.0) | Oracle
Accomplished and analytical SENIOR TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL with a Bachelor�s degree in Management and a Master of Art�s degree in Transportation and Logistics Management, coupled with 20+ years of experience in areas of transportation, change management, maintenance, movement coordination, data analysis, logistics planning and supply chain methodologies. Self-starter astute in identifying operational transportation requirements, creating action and implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives, drive costs down, and achieve efficiencies to maximize profitability. Results-focused and resourceful team player seeking to leverage background into a Logistics Supervisor/Manager or Maintenance Manager for a progressive organization.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
? Oversaw $20M of shop stock (equipment parts) with no losses or discrepancies.
? Implemented advanced Quality Assurance and Control methodologies delivering repair solutions within 30 minutes of initial inspection.
? Sustained a total safety commitment procedures and maintained an environment with zero incidents or zero losses, while improving operational efficiency, reducing accident risk, and creating a safe working environment.
? Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army.
? Supervised employees, delegated tasks, scheduled manpower, and monitored performance for productivity.
? Trained new staff members on best practices, operational protocol, and tactics to maximize performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eaton Corporation | Roxboro, NC | 2018-Present
Maintenance Supervisor
? Plans and directs scheduled or unplanned maintenance activities and establishes maintenance priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
? Coordinates maintenance activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
? Reviews and analyzes maintenance metrics and operational reports to determine causes of equipment failure and reliability.
? Work with Maintenance Technicians and Engineering to determine effectiveness of PM activities.
? Revises priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
? Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
? Compiles, stores, and retrieves maintenance data.
? Establishes and plans staffing requirements to ensure support of the operations.
? Initiates and maintains plant requirements to all mandatory environmental and safety regulations.
? Directs entire maintenance process on the shift.
? Counsels and evaluates employee performance.
? Ensures compliance with safety and housekeeping practices, company policies and procedures.
? Actively participate in lean/5S/continuous improvement activities related to the facility as needed.
? Work with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.
? Confers with operations to direct the inspection of machinery determining root causes of malfunction while performing diagnostic checks.
? Lead the maintenance team in maintaining and repair of various types of production equipment including, but not limited to, grinders, CNC machines, assembly equipment, furnaces, washers, weld machines, conveyance, fans, motors, pumps, and inspection equipment.
? Review the quality and effectiveness of repairs and preventative maintenance.
Advanced Technology Services | Roxboro, NC | 2015-2018
Site Supervisor
Michael Hytower � Page 2 Professional Experience-continued�
? Directed daily shop floor activities of a high-performing factory maintenance team, providing guidance, leadership and total support to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction levels.
? Led daily, weekly, and one-on-one meetings with site team, and supported internal management customer meetings to communicate insights or project updates for advancing shared organizational goals and resolving issues.
? Partnered with site or area manager, sales, support operations, and customer to ensure seamless communications, accountability and traceability.
? Managed site's performance measurements to eliminate barriers and resolve issues for continuous improvement.
? Prepared on-site team's performance evaluations to improve performance, while partnering with individuals on career planning/succession, training, and skills development.
? Evaluated expenses, such as labor, overtime, and material consumption, of the assigned site, while approving overtime to ensure budget compliance and zero profit erosion.
? Collaborated with sales team to develop opportunities for increasing site sales.
? Cultivated business relationships with cross-functional ATS business units.
United States Military | Fort Stewart, GA I 2012-2015
Maintenance Manager
? Gathered information, identified issues, and developed recommendations to resolve problems in order to improve operations.
? Placed orders for 500 items that were not stocked but needed on hand with 100% accountability.
? Completed cycle counts for over 1000 lines valued at $20M with no loss and/ or discrepancies
? Ensured products reached clients in an effective and accurate manner.
? Completed shipping documents, tracked orders, liaised with customers, entered data into logistics system, and solved problems with shipments.
? Used the logistics information warehouse (SAP) in order to source repair parts globally
? Spearheaded the total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support for assigned systems or subsystems, supply, maintenance, procurement of equipment or supplies and quality assurance.
? Researched information, identified issues, and developed recommendations to resolve problems and improve operational workflow.
? Planned, implemented, and controlled the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customers� requirements
? Managed inventory quality and accuracy assurance program
? Defined requirements for and developed, implemented, and/or monitored inventory management system
? Coordinated physical inventory process
? Directed personnel in performing day-to-day logistics operations
? Oversaw 5 shops and 150+ personnel that analyzed strategic and tactical processes
Maintenance Supervisor (2008-2012)
? Oversaw the diagnosing and troubleshooting of engines, power trains, and chassis components.
? Successfully developed an operational procedures and protocols for efficiency in property accountability, equipment issuing and turn-in, yielding minimal company inventory losses with maximum human resource allocation.
? Maintained accountability of $5M+ worth of tools, test sets, equipment, and facilities.
? Served as the quality control expert for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 350 pieces of automotive, generators, and construction equipment worth $100M.
? Managed and directed operations for 33 personnel, including scheduling, training monitoring, and professional development, joint training exercises, inventory control, and equipment readiness and functionality.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT& AWARDS
Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management, American Military University (2017)
Bachelor of Arts in Management, American Military University (2014)
Training/Certifications: Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project | Leadership Essentials: Communicating Vision | Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure | Forklift Workshop: In-Depth Operator Safety Training | Industrial Ergonomics | Hazard Reporting and Management - Eyes for Safety | Safety Trained Supervisor (expires 2020) | International Society of Logistics � Demonstrated Senior Logistician | Environmental Compliance Course | Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material
MICHAEL HYTOWER
Durham, NC | ------------ | ------------
Program Management | Supply Chain Management | Logistics | Team Leadership | Inventory Control | Demand Planning | Procurement | Contract Processes | Operations Management | Strategic Planning | Cross-Functional Communications |International Deployments | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | Vendor Relations | Process Improvements | Scheduling | Budget Control | Project Management | Complex Problem Solving & Solutioning | Gap Analysis | Presentation Skills & Tools | Regulatory Compliance | Team Motivator | Staff Performance KPI Tracking | Cost Reductions | Revenue Generation | MS Office Suite | Transportation | Distribution Operations | Site Management | SAP (e-factory pro 2.0) | Oracle
Accomplished and analytical SENIOR TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL with a Bachelor�s degree in Management and a Master of Art�s degree in Transportation and Logistics Management, coupled with 20+ years of experience in areas of transportation, change management, maintenance, movement coordination, data analysis, logistics planning and supply chain methodologies. Self-starter astute in identifying operational transportation requirements, creating action and implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives, drive costs down, and achieve efficiencies to maximize profitability. Results-focused and resourceful team player seeking to leverage background into a Logistics Supervisor/Manager or Maintenance Manager for a progressive organization.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
? Oversaw $20M of shop stock (equipment parts) with no losses or discrepancies.
? Implemented advanced Quality Assurance and Control methodologies delivering repair solutions within 30 minutes of initial inspection.
? Sustained a total safety commitment procedures and maintained an environment with zero incidents or zero losses, while improving operational efficiency, reducing accident risk, and creating a safe working environment.
? Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army.
? Supervised employees, delegated tasks, scheduled manpower, and monitored performance for productivity.
? Trained new staff members on best practices, operational protocol, and tactics to maximize performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eaton Corporation | Roxboro, NC | 2018-Present
Maintenance Supervisor
? Plans and directs scheduled or unplanned maintenance activities and establishes maintenance priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
? Coordinates maintenance activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
? Reviews and analyzes maintenance metrics and operational reports to determine causes of equipment failure and reliability.
? Work with Maintenance Technicians and Engineering to determine effectiveness of PM activities.
? Revises priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
? Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
? Compiles, stores, and retrieves maintenance data.
? Establishes and plans staffing requirements to ensure support of the operations.
? Initiates and maintains plant requirements to all mandatory environmental and safety regulations.
? Directs entire maintenance process on the shift.
? Counsels and evaluates employee performance.
? Ensures compliance with safety and housekeeping practices, company policies and procedures.
? Actively participate in lean/5S/continuous improvement activities related to the facility as needed.
? Work with outside contractors on various plant projects and repairs.
? Confers with operations to direct the inspection of machinery determining root causes of malfunction while performing diagnostic checks.
? Lead the maintenance team in maintaining and repair of various types of production equipment including, but not limited to, grinders, CNC machines, assembly equipment, furnaces, washers, weld machines, conveyance, fans, motors, pumps, and inspection equipment.
? Review the quality and effectiveness of repairs and preventative maintenance.
Advanced Technology Services | Roxboro, NC | 2015-2018
Site Supervisor
Michael Hytower � Page 2 Professional Experience-continued�
? Directed daily shop floor activities of a high-performing factory maintenance team, providing guidance, leadership and total support to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction levels.
? Led daily, weekly, and one-on-one meetings with site team, and supported internal management customer meetings to communicate insights or project updates for advancing shared organizational goals and resolving issues.
? Partnered with site or area manager, sales, support operations, and customer to ensure seamless communications, accountability and traceability.
? Managed site's performance measurements to eliminate barriers and resolve issues for continuous improvement.
? Prepared on-site team's performance evaluations to improve performance, while partnering with individuals on career planning/succession, training, and skills development.
? Evaluated expenses, such as labor, overtime, and material consumption, of the assigned site, while approving overtime to ensure budget compliance and zero profit erosion.
? Collaborated with sales team to develop opportunities for increasing site sales.
? Cultivated business relationships with cross-functional ATS business units.
United States Military | Fort Stewart, GA I 2012-2015
Maintenance Manager
? Gathered information, identified issues, and developed recommendations to resolve problems in order to improve operations.
? Placed orders for 500 items that were not stocked but needed on hand with 100% accountability.
? Completed cycle counts for over 1000 lines valued at $20M with no loss and/ or discrepancies
? Ensured products reached clients in an effective and accurate manner.
? Completed shipping documents, tracked orders, liaised with customers, entered data into logistics system, and solved problems with shipments.
? Used the logistics information warehouse (SAP) in order to source repair parts globally
? Spearheaded the total cradle-to-grave life cycle logistics support for assigned systems or subsystems, supply, maintenance, procurement of equipment or supplies and quality assurance.
? Researched information, identified issues, and developed recommendations to resolve problems and improve operational workflow.
? Planned, implemented, and controlled the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customers� requirements
? Managed inventory quality and accuracy assurance program
? Defined requirements for and developed, implemented, and/or monitored inventory management system
? Coordinated physical inventory process
? Directed personnel in performing day-to-day logistics operations
? Oversaw 5 shops and 150+ personnel that analyzed strategic and tactical processes
Maintenance Supervisor (2008-2012)
? Oversaw the diagnosing and troubleshooting of engines, power trains, and chassis components.
? Successfully developed an operational procedures and protocols for efficiency in property accountability, equipment issuing and turn-in, yielding minimal company inventory losses with maximum human resource allocation.
? Maintained accountability of $5M+ worth of tools, test sets, equipment, and facilities.
? Served as the quality control expert for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 350 pieces of automotive, generators, and construction equipment worth $100M.
? Managed and directed operations for 33 personnel, including scheduling, training monitoring, and professional development, joint training exercises, inventory control, and equipment readiness and functionality.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT& AWARDS
Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management, American Military University (2017)
Bachelor of Arts in Management, American Military University (2014)
Training/Certifications: Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project | Leadership Essentials: Communicating Vision | Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure | Forklift Workshop: In-Depth Operator Safety Training | Industrial Ergonomics | Hazard Reporting and Management - Eyes for Safety | Safety Trained Supervisor (expires 2020) | International Society of Logistics � Demonstrated Senior Logistician | Environmental Compliance Course | Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material