C. Michael Mitchell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Plant Manager at The Wise Company

  • Education

    • Lean manufacturing institute

      2006 - 2008
      Toyota production system

      Activities and Societies: Continuous improvement sponsored and implemented by Skiers Choice Boats.

    • Motorola university

      2002 - 2004
      Six sigma black belt six sigma quality

      Activities and Societies: Certified two completed projects with documented savings of over 500K each.

    • Registrar acceditation board

      1995 - 2002
      Iso 9000 lead auditor

      Activities and Societies: Developed Registered Quality Systems Sea Ray Boats. Developed Internal Auditor training to maintain implemented systems.

    • Michigan state university - oakland

      1970 - 1972
      Management
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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%.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • None

      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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six sigma black belt

      Motorola university
      Jan 2002