Mike Alderson

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Plant Manager leading efficient production with Lean / Sigma expertise @ PAC Worldwide
Mike Alderson's Location
Greater Phoenix Area, United States, United States
About Mike Alderson

At PAC Worldwide, my role encompasses the multifaceted leadership of 24x7 production, where efficiency and quality intersect to meet the stringent expectations of our clients and our own high standards. Our team's dedication to operational excellence has been instrumental in the development and consistent achievement of key performance indicators. With a rich background over 35 years, I infused structure and accountability into operations, leading to a marked enhancement in productivity. The implementation of comprehensive performance appraisals and meticulous maintenance schedules has ensured equipment operates at optimal efficiency. These strategies have been the cornerstone of our success in producing quality products efficiently and reliably.

Mike Alderson's Current Company Details
PAC Worldwide

Pac Worldwide

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Plant Manager leading efficient production with Lean / Sigma expertise
Mike Alderson Work Experience Details
  • Pac Worldwide
    Plant Manager
    Pac Worldwide Dec 2024 - Present
    Redmond, Wa, Us
    PAC Worldwide manufactures protective mailers and specialty packaging for the courier, e-commerce, fulfillment and distribution markets. We offer a full portfolio of branded and stock packaging with paper, bubble-lined and flat solutions. For over 45 years we’ve been solving problems, building reputations and protecting the things that people care about. With over 1,300 team members throughout the US, UK, Mexico and Malaysia we listen to the needs of our customers and innovate solutions to meet them.
  • Royal Paper
    Plant Manager
    Royal Paper Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
    Royal Paper is one of the leading privately owned, fully integrated manufacturers of personal and commercial paper products in America, Royal Paper® makes a full range of retail branded and private label high-quality bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue and napkins that consistently meet or exceed national brand standards. Our unwavering commitment to quality, integrity and sustainability informs every facet of our ecological production processes and exceptional service we provide for our partners and their brands.Spearhead safety, quality, and production operations for manufacturing facility., with control of P&L. Oversee inventory control, as well as logistics and maintenance and reliability functions. ● Overseeing 150 team members producing up to 30,000 cartons per day● Ensuring each new team member receives a 30, 60, 90 day performance appraisal ● Maintaining a Maintenance and PM schedule to ensure equipment is operating at OEE goal or better● All KPI’s have increase during my tenure due to establishing structure and accountability○ Machine availability from 42% to a current 65%○ OEE from 36% to a current 67%
  • Georgia-Pacific Llc
    Director Of Operations
    Georgia-Pacific Llc Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Director of Operations – Tolleson, AZ Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products.Spearhead safety, quality, and production operations for manufacturing facility., with control of P&L. Oversee inventory control, as well as logistics and maintenance and reliability functions. ● Overseeing 95 team members producing up to 1.2 million Recyclable Mailers per day● Ensuring each new team member receives a 30, 60, 90 day performance appraisal ● Maintaining a Maintenance and PM schedule to ensure equipment is operating at OEE goal or better● All KPI’s have increase during my tenure due to establishing structure and accountability○ Yield from 18.3% to a current 5.92%○ Machine availability from 58% to a current 69%○ OEE from 61% to a current 68%● Coming out of the COVID pandemic we struggled with turnover and have decreased our T/O rate 22%
  • Revspring
    Director Of Operations
    Revspring Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
    Nashville, Tn, Us
    Director of Operations – Phoenix, AZ & Oaks, PARevSpring is a leader in revenue cycle and accounts receivable management technologies for collections agencies, credit grantors and healthcare providers. Responsible for 24x7 Print and inserting operations to include Inventory Control, Machine and Building Maintenance and secure document collection and destruction. Responsible for full P&L, Capital Expenses and Capacity Planning.Select Highlights: Completed overhaul of Inventory including ABC classifications, Cycle Counts and weekly reporting Developed Performance Metrics on all Production equipment including PPLH (Pieces per labor hour) by product line to ensure SLA achievement and capacity planning producing over 4M pieces per day Completed 5S and Lean Sigma projects to enhance the Production floor, increase efficiencies and increase quality and inventory accuracy  Complete P&L responsibility for 6 shifts and 140 associates Developed internal and external maintenance programs
  • Exela Technologies (Formally Novitex)
    Vice President West Operations
    Exela Technologies (Formally Novitex) Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
    EXELA Technologies (Novitex) is a managed services provider in the document outsourcing industry. Through innovations in document processing that include our end-to-end framework, we work with clients to get the right information to the right person — securely — and in a timely manner. Approximately 500 Fortune 500 companies, government entities and AmLaw 200 firms turn to Novitex to develop custom solutions that work toward improving their information-intensive workflows. From over a dozen mail service offerings to managed print services and back office support, we are dedicated to our clients’ success.
  • Cgi
    Director Site Operations
    Cgi Apr 2008 - Jan 2016
    Montreal, Quebec, Ca
    OPERATIONS MANAGER – TUCSON & CHARLESTON PASSPORT FACILITIES Responsible for printing operations, overseeing 138-member staff in production, quality assurance, and mailing of passport books, travel cards, overseas passports, and birth certificates for American citizens, ensuring strict adherence to government regulations and Internal Controls. Responsible for productivity, budget forecasts and contract management that included Profit and Loss over-site. I partnered with the Department of State Regional and Assistant Regional Directors and Passport Specialists to monitor status and review procedures/internal controls.Select Highlights: Played key role in startup of new Tucson operations in 2008; selected to oversee successful ramp-up of operations in new adjacent facility in 2009 with the latest software and hardware security technology Led the original Tucson Operations start-up team on a two week training session to Hot Springs, AR where I was responsible for all Operational Processes, Procedures and Internal Control training and documentation Selected to take on management of the 2nd-largest U.S. operation (Charleston, SC) in 2011 due to experience in Tucson and previous responsibilities of 3 large production facilities at DST, as well as a strong reputation with Department of State and Consular Affairs Responsible for leading Project teams in successful introduction of new product lines within Passport operations to include new Book, Card and Overseas Birth Certificate printers for Production and Mailing. These projects included sourcing, vetting and testing the latest in security, software and hardware
  • Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company
    Plant Manager
    Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company Apr 2006 - Oct 2007
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    PLANT MANAGER – ASSISTANT GMResponsible for all business and operations—including all truss and wall panel manufacturing—for 5-acre lumberyard and offices, driving efforts to reinvigorate processes and remediate critical issues. Responsible for productivity, inventory, budgets, forecasting and P&L over-site.Select Highlights: Utilizing Project Management and Lean Manufacturing methodologies overcame challenges and implemented changes to tighten schedules while introducing team-building exercises, as well as stronger accountability and communication that led to bonuses within 7 months for Tucson group that hadn’t earned them in 7 years. With visual management and completely utilizing software capabilities was able to achieved a 37% boost in productivity and 22.3% reduction in costs by improving board-foot-per-man performance from 48 BF (less than 65 requirement) to 83 BF, while exceeding company and customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery Understanding the trend of the housing market and the need to upgrade our software and hardware, led a Project team on sourcing and validating new Wall Panel production equipment that allowed Foxworth to compete in new markets and trends while not increasing costs or headcount Managed the fleet of 10 semi-trucks and CDL drivers with flatbed trailers that delivered in-town Truss and Wall Panel units to custom home sites. Also managed a fleet of 8 sales trucks and two service vans
  • Dst Output
    Director Of Business Operations
    Dst Output Jan 1987 - Apr 2005
    New York, New York, Us
    DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS PRODUCTION (1999-2005)Operational responsibility (24/7/365) for the production of billing statements for clients and overseeing 300 associates. Responsible for driving high-impact technology changes that expanded DST’s capabilities and productivity. Led teams of Project Managers and Software Developers to locations in the United States, Canada and Europe to oversee software and equipment installations. Select Highlights: Responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and Software Developers on sourcing, testing and selecting new high speed multimillion dollar printers  Responsible for leading a national cross-functional Project team in sourcing, validating, installing and testing a new ERP Software System to tie 5 locations together.DIRECTOR OF CLIENT CONVERSION (1998-1999)Traveled throughout the U.S. to identify new objectives and put operations back on track.Select Highlights: Responsible for leading multiple teams of Project Managers and Software Developers on new and or existing client conversion requirements gathering trips. Customers included Wells Fargo, Ford Motor Credit, Kodak, Oppenheimer Financials and Franklin Templeton to name a few to support time-sensitive migrations to DST software and hardwareDIRECTOR OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (1987-1999)In my first role with DST, I was responsible for a variety of key functions, from purchasing to lease negotiations. Select Highlights: Responsible for leading Project teams in sourcing, securing and moving in to two new facilities Managed a fleet of 2 CDL drivers and a fleet of 2 semi-tractor/trailers that fell under my responsibility. Recycle paper bales were delivered to Washington state and paper roll stock was brought back to our El Dorado Hills, CA twice per week. Also responsible for a fleet of 8 vehicles and 1 24 foot box truck of "in town" courier vehicles
  • United States Marine Corps
    Logistics Specialist
    United States Marine Corps Jan 1984 - Sep 1986
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Scout Sniper and Supply Specialist. Was medically discharged under Honorable conditions due to an active duty injury. DD214 and Discharge paperwork available upon request.

Mike Alderson Education Details

  • Cal-Tech
    Cal-Tech
    Project Management
  • American Society For Quality
    American Society For Quality
    Lean/Sigma Certification
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Finance And Financial Management Services
  • Caltech
    Caltech
    Project Management

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Mike Alderson works for Pac Worldwide

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Mike Alderson's current role is Plant Manager leading efficient production with Lean / Sigma expertise.

What schools did Mike Alderson attend?

Mike Alderson attended Cal-Tech, American Society For Quality, Stanford University, Caltech.

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