Senior Manager - Material Flow Engineering - Supply Chain Engineering
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
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Michael Okray Email & Phone Number
Material Planning, Production Control & Logistics and 6 Sigma Black Belt
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Material Planning, Production Control & Logistics and 6 Sigma Black Belt
Location
White Lake, Michigan, United States
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Michael Okray is listed as Material Planning, Production Control & Logistics and 6 Sigma Black Belt based in White Lake, Michigan, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at ford.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Okray.
Michael Okray previously worked as Senior Manager - Material Flow Engineering - Supply Chain Engineering at Rivian and Materials And Logistics Manager at Magna International. Michael Okray holds Master Of Science, Supply Chain Management from University Of Michigan-Dearborn.
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About Michael Okray
Solid understanding of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Processes and Operations , Information Technology and Problem Solving. Exceptional communication skills; able to effectively interact with customers, vendors, and internal engineering/purchasing/technical/upper management personnel.
Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and 35 others.
9 roles
Michael Okray work experience
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Materials And Logistics Manager
Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
Material Planning & Logistics (Mp&L) Launch Leader (Vehicle Operations)
- New model launches & plant operations; supervision of UAW hourly and salaried employees.
- Lead Ranger Program Material Logistics Planning Team; manage Overseas Warehouse.
- Design/Implementation of new material flow point of fit point devices & fork-free initiative.
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting new product builds; ensure proper delivery timing.
- Liaison with Manufacturing/Purchasing/Engineering/Facilities/Safety departments.
Jan 2015 - Mar 2022
Global Strategist - Material Planning And Logistics
- Global Lead for Delivery Operating System Element of Ford Production System process.
- Developed/implemented standardized Global New Model Program Metric System.
- Subject Matter Expert in Lean Material Flow and Continuous Process Improvement.
- Led Plant/Staff Implementation for Global Ford Production System.
Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
Material Handling & General Stores Team Manager
- Managed 60+ UAW employees and 5 salaried personnel over 3 shifts.
- Developed/implemented Alternative Work Schedule Labor Plan; reduced labor costs by 20% YOY.
Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
Material Planning & Logistics Launch Manager
- Leader for all Material Flow Planning & Logistics for new model launch and floor operations including supervision of represented hourly and salaried employees.
- Lead development and implementation with a cross-functional team plant vision for lean material flow including new marketplace strategies, increased manpower efficiencies and delivery methods.
- Developed and implemented new model planning and inventory control processes to support Production Part Approval Process, all new model pre-build events and program ramp-up.
- Interface with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Facilities and Safety departments to ensure successful outcomes of launch events and physical changes to the plant.
- Lead for all new purchased and internal part packaging initiatives from concept through implementation.
Apr 2008 - Jun 2010
Material Flow Specialist
- Led production floor coordination of material flow utilizing lean planning/decision making tools.
- Led cross-functional inventory reduction team; eliminated $60MM of inventory.
- Developer/lead trainer of Corporate Training Curriculum.
Sep 2002 - Mar 2008
Synchronous Material Flow Implementation Leader
- Change agent for lean manufacturing process implementation using Ford Production System.
Feb 2000 - Sep 2002
Account Manager
- Manager, Ford Sales Group; focus on lean manufacturing/continuous improvement principles.
- Developed concepts & designs, strategic business plans, and budgets.
- Acquired vendor code & blanket order from Ford Motor Company.
Mar 1996 - Feb 2000
6 education records
Michael Okray education
Master Of Science, Supply Chain Management
University Of Michigan-Dearborn
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt - Certified
Six Sigma Black Belt
Master Of Science, Vehicle Design And Manufacturing Administration
Central Michigan University
Certificate, Lean Manufacturing
University Of Michigan
Bs, Administration
Central Michigan University
Associate Of Applied Science, Automated Systems Design
Macomb Community College
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Michael Okray is listed as Material Planning, Production Control & Logistics and 6 Sigma Black Belt.
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Where is Michael Okray based?
Michael Okray is based in White Lake, Michigan, United States.
What companies has Michael Okray worked for?
Michael Okray has worked for Rivian, Magna International, Ford Motor Company, and Creform Corporation.
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Michael Okray holds Master Of Science, Supply Chain Management from University Of Michigan-Dearborn.
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Michael Okray is listed with skills including Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Engineering, 5S, Cross Functional Team Leadership, and Materials Management.
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