Michael Bishop Email & Phone Number

Bluffton, Sc, Us

South Carolina, United States

Pro-Series Golf Irons, LLC & Best-In-Class Golf, LLC | Bluffton, SCPresident & Inventor | 12/2023 – Present• Invented and led the development of a US patented golf iron, driving the company to surpass sales projections with a 4.9/5.0-star customer satisfaction rating.• Established a strategic supply chain ensuring premium product quality, contributing to high customer satisfaction and repeat business.• Launched and managed social media platforms, expanding brand presence and customer engagement within the golf community.www.proseriesgolfirons.com

Teijin Automotive Technologies (formerly CSP) | North America & EuropeVice President of Operations, NA | 5/2022 – 4/2024• Directed operations across 11 manufacturing sites, overseeing $1.3B in total revenue and leading a team of 4,500+ employees.• Led strategic initiatives from the CEO to the shop floor, resulting in global recognition by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence in 2023 as the first plastics/composites company to receive this award.• Spearheaded the "Move the Business Forward" initiative, driving over $35M in increased annual profitability through detailed product costing tools and clarity of standard profit margins, aligning the executive team to execute targeted actions.

Lenoir, Nc: Salisbury, Nc & European Operations

Regional Director of Operations | 9/2017 – 5/2022• Oversaw multiple manufacturing sites in North Carolina, Portugal, and Czech Republic, driving a significant reduction in customer rejections and chargebacks.• Implemented technology-sharing initiatives that improved production quality, particularly for high-profile automotive clients like BMW.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Plant Manager | 11/2016 – 9/2017• Directed plant operations for a $130M revenue site, achieving a 30% reduction in customer quality rejections and 25% improvement in production efficiency.• Collaborated with OSHA to mitigate critical safety issues, setting new industry safety standards with no repeat occurrences for > 8 years.

President | 7/2010 – 10/2016• Founded and managed a quality assurance and control service, successfully bridging supply gaps and enhancing client relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.• Developed strategic business plans and Pro-Forma models that led to sustained growth and customer satisfaction.

• Led unionized business unit of $100M annual revenue with 8 direct salary reports.• Conducted a 90-day turnaround in collaboration with union leadership, forming a coalition to address critical issues, including shipment shortfalls, product quality rejections, high scrap rates, and recent labor agreement changes.• Established and launched operating system with visibility and accountability frameworks, fostering a culture of support and continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced operational performance.

Master, Manufacturing Industrial Technology, 3.9 Gpa

Thesis was published in the Journal of Industrial Technology, February 2003

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Technology