MICHAEL J. VEIHL

4233 NC Hwy 902 ittsboro, North Carolina 27312 Mobile: 919-428-8830

CAREER SUMMARY

Results driven Executivewhose background includes leading highly skilled teams in fast-paced environments using leading-edge business practices to exceed business goals. Excellent problem solver, able to combine analytical processes with collaborative interpersonal skills in meeting corporate challenges. A leader who promotes teamwork, continuous improvement and leverages strategic planning to meet corporate goal and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership/Team Building / Industrial Engineering / Lean Manufacturing
Metal Fabrication/Finishing / Plastics Processing / Project Management
Product Data Management / Product Development / Strategic Planning
Rapid Tooling/Prototyping / Product Testing / CAD/CAM
Millwork/Wood Working / Sales/Marketing / ISO 9001/Quality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ULTRACRAFT INC. Division of Norcraft Companies- (Liberty, North Carolina) 2013-Present

A $40 million manufacturer of Kitchen Cabinets and Accessories

Director of Engineering (Reporting to Sr. Vice President of Operations)

Responsible for project management for various areas including; new product/process development, Special product requests, plant layout improvements, equipment justification and general cost analysis.

  • Developed SharePoint database to track ECR’s, new/special products and general support.
  • Justified acquisition of CNC work center and process improvement equipment for finishing department.

JONTI-CRAFT INC. (Wabasso, Minnesota) 2011-2013

A $25 million manufacturer of Early Childhood Furniture and EducationalProducts

Director of Design Engineering (Reporting to Vice President of Marketing)

Leadership responsibility for new/current products, special product development and support functions. Responsible for compliance of all product testing and certification activities.

  • Designed and Implemented product testingdatabase used to insure compliance with governmental product safety guidelines.
  • Developed Microsoft SharePoint project management system which resulted in a reduction in development lead-time and increased profitability.
  • Reduced Engineer Change Order back log by over 50% by establishing departmental metrics and improved project management.
  • Streamlined product development through implementation of parametric CAD/CAM software. (Solidworks Professional, Quadraspace 3D Pages, Router CIM)
  • Improved product quality and safety through implementation of ANSI/BIFMA testing.

PLASPACK USA INC. Division of Volm Companies (Antigo, Wisconsin) 2009-2011

A $20 million manufacturer of Flexible Packaging, Commercial Grade Textiles and Food Packaging Equipment

Quality Assurance Manager (Reporting to Plant Manager)

Responsible for the Development of ISO Compliant Quality Systems, New Product Development, Product Testing and Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Strategies.

  • Developed Lean Manufacturing and New Product Development methods and strategies.
  • Implemented Comprehensive Preventative Maintenance System.
  • Reduced customer complaints by 50%through implementation of SPC, Non-Conforming Material Process and ISO Compliant Corrective Action Procedures.
  • Improved quality through introduction of product specifications and employee work instructions

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RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC. (Wausau, Wisconsin) 2007-2008

A $12 million start up R&D/Government Defense Contractor

General Manager (Reporting to Board of Directors/Owners)

P/L responsibilities day to day operations including: Manufacturing/Product Engineering, Machine Shop, Testing Laboratories, Sales/Marketing, Human Resources and Finance

  • Developed comprehensive strategic plans, tactical objectives and business metrics that resulted in corporate growth and profitability.
  • Diversified business through utilization of excess capacity in engineering and test laboratories.

ALTO-SHAAM MFG. INC. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) 2006-2007

A $20 million manufacturer of commercial food preparation and medical equipment.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering (Reporting to VP of Operations)

Responsible for Lean Manufacturing implementation, new product launches, process development, and overall product support for domestic and international manufacturing facilities.

  • Lead automation efforts on major product lines which greatly reduced labor and increased quality.
  • Improved product quality through aggressive resolution of product design and process issues.

WEATHER SHIELD MFG. INC.(Medford, Wisconsin) 2003-2006

A $700 million manufacturer of high quality custom windows and door systems

Product Development Manager (Reporting to Director of Engineering)

Product development responsibility for aluminum and vinyl clad wood windows and steel/fiberglass door products manufactured at locations across the U.S accounting for approximately $400 million in sales.

  • Improved product quality through use of formalized design reviews, formalized design standards and process verification methods.
  • Reduced product development lead-times by implementing formalized project management techniques.

HERMAN MILLER, INC. (Spring Lake, Michigan) 1987-2003

A $2.1 billion international manufacturer of office furniture for business and healthcare.

Engineering Manager (Reporting to VP of Product Development)

Responsible for product development and support of product lines totaling $300M in corporate annual sales. Ledproduct/manufacturing engineers, central database team and managedR/D machine shop and testing labs.Accountable for $2M average annual operating and $3M capital budgets.Other positions held included Industrial Engineer, Staff Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer and Project Manager.

  • Consistently exceeded value analysis and value engineering goals and objectives.
  • Supported implementation of Toyota Production and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) systems in Union and Non-Union plants.
  • Assisted in development and implementation New Product Commercialization System which reduced design errors, shortened time to market and improved product quality. (Stage Gate Process)

Ardyne Inc. (Grand Haven, Michigan) 1985-1987

Custom Reaction Injection Company serving the Automotive and Furniture Industries.

Industrial Engineer/Operations Supervisor (Reported to Director of Engineering)

EDUCATION& PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

BSProduction Management-Ferris State University

AAS Mechanical Engineering- Ferris State University

Toyota Production Systems and Executive Management Training-University of Michigan

Quality by Design Coursework-Northwestern University

Executive Leadership Coursework-Grand Valley State University