G. Michael Odle Email & Phone Number

Vadnais Heights, Mn, Us

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✅ SNAPSHOT: I joined this global chemical manufacturer with 15 plants across 4 continents as Process Engineer to lead safety and continuous improvement initiatives. Promoted after 2 years to Production Manager leading all facets of 7 production lines. Ascended to Operations Manager in 2014, managing all production, engineering, EHS, and maintenance. Position expanded into Director of Operation role in 2017 leading cross-functional team of 60, including warehousing, logistics, and scheduling. ✅ POSITION SCOPE:Member of executive team leading U.S. operations for this global chemical manufacturer. Complete oversight of process identification, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, plant engineering, maintenance, EHS, capital expenditure projects, budget management, scheduling, safety, and goal setting. Led team of 60. ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Championed operational, environmental, and regulatory improvements to meet growing business demands; increased capacity 30% and EBITDA 10%🔹 Engineered 2-year, end-to-end development project of new $5M production line, including design, installation, implementation, and operations🔹 Spearheaded ontinuous improvement projects, including packaging area advancements, two multinational reactor revision projects to expand capacity, and piping, sifting, flow revision project resulting in safer operations and improved process capabilities 🔹 Piloted upgrade from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015, including reviewing and revising processes, and retraining of production associates🔹 Collaborated with local and global engineering teams to upgrade existing dust collectors in lieu of procuring new devices, which saved $3M

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✅ POSITION SCOPE:Built this newly created position from ground up. Led team of 7 direct reports and 50 indirect reports managing all facets of production, engineering, maintenance, and EHS. ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Developed first-of-its-kind engineering team of 5, including talent acquisition, training, job descriptions, work assignments, goal setting, performance management, and career development🔹 Modified leadership team creating 2 diverse operational methodologies that improved scheduling, boosted production and minimized downtime leading to record-breaking production and quality levels🔹 Exceeded maintenance expense budget targets 20% through incorporation of improved preventative maintenance tracking and personnel development 🔹 Championed cross-training for production operators that improved productivity and career progression while reducing downtime ✅ WHAT OTHERS SAY:👉 "Mike has done a great job of reassigning people where they are needed and where they are effective. The results are clear in the KPI's."👉 "His communication of the production KPI's and his team's communication of warehousing and inventory change effectiveness was a highlight of 2020 that improved the company morale and effectiveness." 👉 "He did a good job in identifying areas of the organization that needed improvement and put a plan in place to address them. His knowledge of the plant helps him participate in root cause investigations and logical solutions."

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✅ POSITION SCOPE:Shifted from engineering into operations role. Managed all aspects of 7 production lines in 24/7 manufacturing plant. Led full-time and temporary staff of 35. ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Developed robust procedural training tracking program which identified performance gaps while focusing on professional development; instrumental component in advancing careers and promoting over 2 dozen associates 🔹 Boosted production 10% above budget after overhauling plant configuration, improving training methodologies and line capabilities, and shifting operational leadership structure🔹 Slashed production costs 25% by implementing production wheel scheduling tool, which minimized cleanouts and downtime 🔹 Spearheaded first-of-its-kind HACCP certification for multiple production lines that allowed for production of food packaging materials and boosted profitability 🔹 Identified individual strengths and reutilized human capital in positions where they thrived, boosting morale while increasing overall plant productivity ✅ EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS👉 Management Development Program  IESE Business School – Munich, Germany 🔹 This 5-week Executive Training covered topics, including capacity analysis, strategic configuration of capacity, efficiency, operational decision-making, forecast and demand, client latent needs, operational variables, accounting, cost systems, business ethics, crisis management, leading teams, developing teams, future of leadership, inflation, and unemployment👉 Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt Certification (completion 12/2020)  Management and Strategy Institute – Downingtown, PA👉 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering  University of Dayton – Dayton, OH👉 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering  Ohio University – Athens, OH

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✅ POSITION SCOPE:Hired as sole Process Engineer to optimize plant operations, drive safety initiatives, and lead continuous improvement projects utilizing lean methodologies ✅ SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Revamped inferior milling line, which boosted productivity and quality, saving $300,000 annual business opportunity 🔹 Spearheaded development of small quantity generator for hazardous waste, which allowed for scalability while maintaining regulatory compliance🔹 Overhauled inefficient standard operating procedures for 7 production lines and authored new documentation and methodology to boost productivity ✅ EARLY CAREER:👉 Product Development Engineer, Advanced Composites, Inc., 2003 – 2006👉 Process Engineer, Deltech Polymers Corporation, 2000 – 2003👉 Process Engineer, CDI Engineering Group, 1998 – 2000 ✅ EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS:Strategic Planning and Execution | C-Level Collaboration | Project Management | Continuous Improvement | Human Capital Development | Executive Leadership | Regulatory Compliance | Lean Methodologies

Management Development Program, Functional Executive Training

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering