C. Michael Mitchell

Experience

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  Sea Ray Boats

  Jan 1979 - Jan 2006

  Vice President Qualiy

  Director of Quality Systems and International Manufacturing Sea Ray Boats. 2004-2006Implemented Supplier Quality Assurance at Brunswick Global Sourcing Center of Excellence and earned Six Sigma Black Belt. 2002 -2004Vice president Quality Sea Ray Boats. 1997-2002Vice President Customer Service Sea Ray Boats 1995-1997Developed and registered the ISO 9000 system in all Sea Ray plants. Implemented the PACE Quality management system in all Sea Ray plants.1991-1995Promoted to Plant Manager of Sea Ray Riverview plant in Knoxville, TN 1988-1991I served on the management teams that started all 4 Sea Ray Tennessee manufacturing plants. 1979-1988 Show less

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  Skiers Choice Boats

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2008

  Plant Manager

  The company produces inboard ski and wake board boats under the Supra and Moomba brands. I led prototyping, tooling development and production. - with the practical application of lean techniques, we increased production by more than 20% with existing resources.- Reduced gelcoat defects to near zero through operator training and quality incentive programs.- Improved plant efficiency to near 100%.

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  21st Century Chemical Company

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2013

  Manufacturers Sales Representative

  In order to stay in contact with the marine manufacturing industry during this time of recovery, I accepted this position with a manufacturer of non-hazardous solvent replacements for the fiberglass industry.Based on my experience with fiberglass and the lay-up equipment, we were able to expand the market penetration to include the tub/shower, Heavy Truck Bodies, Wind energy, electrical distribution components, Cure in place pipe and other composite industries.

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  Zodiac Nautic

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Plant Manager

  North American distribution and manufacturing of Zodiac recreational fiberglass ribs.- Implemented one piece flow production process to reduce in process and increase through put.- Increased production, eliminated overtime and improved on time delivery.

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  Sea Fox Boat Company, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2022

  Upholstery/CNC Manager

  Start up in house Upholstery and Canvas manufacturing. Include CNC cutting operations for the plant.

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  Jan 2022 - now

  Semi Retired

  The company is an OEM manufacturer of marine upholstery for major and local brands.- Applied lean manufacturing principles to eliminate late orders, improve quality, eliminate overtime and increase production with existing resources.-Reduced work in process to increase through put.- Productivity, shipping accuracy, external quality and on-time delivery are the best ever.