Michael Wiersma

Experience

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  Perrigo Company plc

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Promoted to this role for the extensive work and positive results as a production engineer. Responsible for the development and oversight of all engineering activities across liquid manufacturing and packaging. Oversaw capital budgeting, resource prioritization, technical document approvals, and greenbelt projects.► Key Accomplishments:Partnered with broader organizations to ensure no operational delays for each new product launched and improvement project implemented.Delivered >5% operational efficiencies each year by partnering with suppliers, vendors and internal teams.Implemented automated performance tracking for manufacturing and packaging work centers.► Key Role Competencies:Performance Management | Succession Planning | Recruiting | Stage Gate | Change Management | Project Management | Coaching | Mentoring | Analytic Skills | Talent Development | Financial Acumen | Writes Effectively | Process Improvement | Resource Planning Show less Executed all identified work center improvements for up to 10 packaging lines. Ensured standardized methods, equipment and procedures were implemented. All improvements remained in compliance to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.► Key Accomplishments:Introduced SMED/quick changeover and delivered site wide standard work for all changeover types with a standard schedule for each work center reducing site changeover time. Conducted factory acceptance testing and executed validations of packaging equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) prior to use with no organizational or customer delays.Attained greenbelt certification for implementation of electronic pull system, improving the flow of materials, and automating material movement to and from all packaging lines.Oversaw the coordination and startup for 4 new packaging line installations.Active participant on the site safety and quality teams implementing numerous 5S related improvementsPartnered with suppliers to improve the quality and efficiency of incoming materials and conducted thorough deviation investigations with prompt root cause solutions when gaps were found.► Key Role Competencies:Collaboration | Builds Relationships | Analytic Skills | Adaptability | Develops Self | Financial Acumen | Process Improvement | Writes Effectively | Drive for Results | Learning on the Fly | Integrity and Trust | Problem Solving | Approachability Show less

  • Production Engineering Lead

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Production Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  Perrigo Company plc

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Selected to be an executive coach and lean consultant for 2 distinctly different business units in the United Kingdom totalling $150 million in annual sales. Aligned key performance indicators to continuous improvement efforts in transactional and operational areas.► Key Accomplishments:Led implementation of 5S, visual management, leader standard work, A3 project management, and layered team huddles.Delivered customized training content and a desired organizational structure for yellowbelt and greenbelt candidates. Over 600 employees were given an overview of the lean and cultural transformation. Training was put into a sustainable model for future use.Initiated a structured succession planning, problem solving, and strategy deployment routines for leaders and managers. ► Key Role Competencies:Manages Differences | Acts with Integrity | Financial Acumen | Develops Self | Drive for Results | Adaptability | Creative Problem Solving | Foster Collaboration | Talent Development | Team Leadership | Decisiveness | Cultural Agility Show less Promoted to liquid manufacturing plant manager based on success as engineering group leader. Direct oversight of all aspects of a complex 24/7 manufacturing and packaging plant. Staffed with 7 exempt direct reports and 200+ associates with upwards of 25% temporary labor. This highly seasonal plant produced 40+ products with volumes in excess of 156 million selling units annually. ► Key Accomplishments:Achieved 2 CEO awards for best quality, safety, and cost performance as an operating unit.Consolidated 2 liquid manufacturing sites which drove numerous organizational synergies.Maintained a >92% customer service rate while remaining in compliance with all FDA, OSHA, DEA and internal requirements. Approver of all investigations and projects to close any identified gaps.Improved inventory turns by reducing changeover time by 30%, improving flow of materials, visualizing storage of materials, and implementing heijunka scheduling. ► Key Role Competencies:Performance Management | Presentation Skills | Strategy Deployment | Lean Management | Recruiting | Capital and Expense Budgeting | Scheduling | Inventory Management | Building Effective Teams | Time Management | Creative Problem Solving | Measuring Work | Priority Setting | Results Orientation | Motivating Others | Conflict Management | Compassion | Delegation Show less

  • United Kingdom Management and Lean Consultant

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  • Plant Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
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  Perrigo Company plc

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Operational Excellence and Management Systems Lead

  Led the creation and deployment of a systemic approach to culture change across the global organization. Assessed sites progress and partnered with site leadership to provide roadmaps for improvement to close identified gaps in their behaviors and systems.► Key Accomplishments:Creator of the first defined management system (MDI). The associated maturity model and assessment system were both embraced globally.Coached continuous improvement leaders across the globe and certified 10 greenbelt candidates and >20 yellowbelt candidates. Provided hands-on coaching with many elements of lean manufacturing including: A3, leader standard work, visual management, gemba walks, 5S, TPM, Toyota Kata, quick changeover, and PDCA.Developed and implemented mature systems around succession planning, strategy deployment, communication, MDI, and key performance measures.► Key Role Competencies:Influencing Others | Communication | Strategic Thinking | Lean Leadership | Process Improvement | Develops Self | Respect for Others | Strength of Character | Flexibility | Collaboration | Builds Relationships | Customer Focus | Acts with Integrity | Cultural Sensitivity | Creative Problem Solving Show less

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2020

  Responsible for Assessing and building infrastructure for an improvement culture. Provide road map and coaching for CHRO, CFO, CLO staff of North America.- Facilitated standardization of reduction in force process- Removed 3 months lead time from profit planning process.- Created and facilitated training for 60+ greenbelt learning lab candidates. - Hired and developed 2 CI leads to take over Finance and HR organizations CI roadmap.- Supported launch of HR excellence new operating model setting up strategy deployment framework and operating rhythm.- Acted as PMO for top strategic finance projects including successfully launching global standard for capital approval process. Show less

  • Global Continuous Improvement Leader (Legal)

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Continous Improvement Lead - North Americas (HR | Finance | Legal)

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
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  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University

  Aug 2017 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Engineering Management 5050 - Continuous Improvement in Operations. - Crafted and executed a highly Interactive course Course content:Facilitation Tools, Change Management, Project Management, Toyota Production System, A3 Thinking, Toyota Kata, Mapping Tools, Standard work, Job Instruction Training, Systems Thinking, Strategy Deployment, Cultural Assessments, SMED, TPM, 5S, FMEA, Flow, Kaban, PDCA/DMAIC, After Action Reviews, Principles and Rules, 7 Wastes, Gemba Walks, Huddles, Idea Systems, Pokayoke, Brainstorming techniques, Creating a Learning OrganizationIME 457 - Sustainability in Manufacturing- Designed and implemented asynchronous course. Show less

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  Michigan Lean Consortium

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  Vice Chair Board Of Directors

  - Led Strategy Deployment workshops for MLC Board of Directors and developed the strategic architecture- Built partnerships and relationships with thought leaders- Developed and coached speakers for events- Introduced new services that MLC now provides.- Provided coaching for MLC organizational leaders- Seek out grants and funding for MLC- Co-founder of MLC Lean Legal Communities of Practice- Designed CI and Agile operational frameworks into Quickbase to facilitate accountability to the Board of Director activities- Negotiated and introduced new virtual platforms for BOD effectiveness as well as virtual events Show less

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  Trade Mark Consulting, LLC

  Apr 2019 - now

  Contractor

  Developed a global capital project management program including: templates, tools and training modules.

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  Cinch Solutions, LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  Company Owner

  We make work fun and simple.

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  Carrier

  Sept 2020 - now

  Lean Transformation Leader

  Responsible for the Carrier Operating System development and deploymentArchitect for Carrier Excellence curriculum development, assessment processes and deployment into non-manufacturing areas.- Realized $60MM in Free Cash Flow by facilitating the global standardization of Source to Pay processes.- Global sponsor for deploying standardized learning and development methods and tools across Carrier