Michael Reed Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

United States

United States

United States

Greater Seattle Area

Responsible for managing a cross-functional team of over 100 associates including 4 supervisors and 5 department leads.Manage daily tasks in finishing, packaging and warehouse.

• Improved Labor cost by implementing “Labor Hour per Unit” count throughout the plant as opposed to percentage of sales resulting in the best first quarter in the history of the company
• Improved the process for manufacturing samples for sales reducing the overall lead time by 50%
• Introduced quality tracking procedures allowing each department the tools and visibility to improve First Pass Completion
• Implemented Continuous improvement processes throughout the departments

• Manage Finishing and prep departments supporting both Western Cabinets and Woodmont Doors
• Dramatically Improved Finishing process by implementing Standard Operating Procedures
• Reduced throughput time to customers by one day
• Created reporting for HPU, Defect Control and First Pass Completion improving overall efficiency

• Managed 5 direct reports 245 indirect employees
• Used and knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S and 6 Sigma
• Worked in China to create new supplies of assembled components for cost savings
• Provided ongoing profit improvement initiatives resulting in $750,000 + annual savings.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)