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Fortune 500 global business executive, supply chain leader, independent board director, and former CEO whose 25+ years of strategic operational experience in manufacturing, sourcing, integrated business planning, and quality has delivered growth and business transformation for iconic industry leaders – Trane Technologies, Cummins Inc., Delco Remy International, and Ford Motor Company. Strategic, big-picture leader enabling global scalability, operational efficiencies, and profitable growth in highly competitive B2B/B2C markets fusing broad and deep expertise in supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, customer experience, and consumer/commercial products portfolio – across North America, EMEA, Latin America, India, China, and APAC markets. Recognized for keen ability to ignite global, cross-cultural team engagement and aligned operational excellence. Notable oversight and impact:• Oversee Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) North America Commercial HVAC New Product Quality Supply Chain – the largest revenue-generating business with product deliverables totaling $2B in project investments across multiple categories. Supported 15 new products launched and 2 M&A integrations. • Serve as Independent Board Director of Fortune 1000 Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), and as member of the Audit, Risk, & Cyber Committee.• At Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), led the enterprise Global Supplier Quality/Sourcing transformation across North America, EMEA, India, China, and APAC regions, while overseeing categories that spanned a $10B+ supply chain, leading a 400-employee organization across 6 continents.• Enabled $7B+ revenue growth at Cummins Inc., from $17B+ to $24B+ during key growth period (2013 to 2019) and a 21.5% increase from 2020 to 2021. • Former CEO (Milor Supply, Inc) & Sr. Partner (IC Leadership Training Group) – experienced in building and scaling businesses from the ground up, leading operations and providing services to iconic leaders, including NIH, Ford and Toyota Tier 1 suppliers, as well as in hospitality, restaurants, and utilities.• Passionate about community and giving back through volunteering, mentoring, and service in non-profit boards, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Carolinas Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team-Go Red Events for the American Heart Association-Charlotte, NC, and former Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Board - Indianapolis, IN among others.
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Vice President Supply ChainNisource Aug 2024 - PresentMerrillville, In, UsEnterprise Supply Chain Leadership
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Board Of Directors; Member, Audit CommitteeGriffon Corporation Feb 2022 - PresentNew York, Ny, UsGriffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF), is a Fortune 1000, multinational conglomerate conducting operations through 5 wholly owned subsidiaries across the manufacturing of non-electronically powered lawn/garden tools, wood and wire home storage products, and residential/commercial doors. As an Independent Board Director and member of the Audit/Risk & Cyber Committee, oversee the internal audit and risk management teams for the $2.7B+ business leader. Advise on strategic management plans including global sourcing and offshoring models. -
Director, New Product Quality (Commercial Hvac)Trane Technologies Mar 2021 - Aug 2024Davidson, North Carolina, UsLead North America Commercial HVAC (CHVAC) New Product Quality Integrated Supply Chain organization – the largest revenue-generating business within this $17B multi-national climate systems producer. Provide strategic direction with full accountability for new product deliverables totaling $2B in project investments across multiple commercial product categories. Oversee critical areas including sourcing resilience, quality, deliverables, operations effectiveness, and product design with a 60-member team. Under my leadership, we delivered $200M in new product quality improvements since 2021 across multiple product platforms.Additionally, lead the CHVAC Quality Critical Strategic Decisions team to deliver YoY EBITDA improvement for the business through design quality, robust operations alignment, and talent investment while managing an annual operating plan of $70M through supply chain resiliency processes.Throughout tenure, directed Supply Chain product growth teams in supporting the launch of 15 new products to market – over $1B in products launched, focusing on new product development lifecycles for market growth driving the customer experience with quality products and services. In addition, steered 2 M&A integrations of processes to quality deliverables, sourcing, and new product development.As a collaborative business partner, work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and product management on product designs for manufacturability, strategy deployment, risk management, and change management. Also ensure compliance and adherence to ESG/sustainability goals toward the 2030 target of 0 carbon emissions. -
Executive Director, Global Supplier QualityCummins Inc. 2018 - Feb 2021Columbus, Indiana, UsAdvanced to lead the enterprise Global Supplier Quality/Sourcing transformation across North America, EMEA, India, China, and APAC regions for this $34B+ revenue designer, manufacturer, and designer of engines, filtration and power generation products. Oversaw categories that spanned a $10B+ supply chain, leading a 400-employee organization of SQ Engineers, Managers, and Directors across 6 continents. Collaborating alongside Strategic Sourcing for supply chain efficiencies, supplier relationships, and also on Make vs. Buy & Value Package Introductions.Successfully directed the global transformation, including Strategic Sourcing collaboration, which entailed a procurement transformation and robust supplier quality processes to mitigate quality disruption within manufacturing processes. During tenure, led the generation of $250M incremental diverse spend, resulting in Cummins; induction into the Billion Dollar Roundtable Class, recognized globally for those corporations who attain more than $1B in diverse spend. -
North America Defense & Government Sales, DirectorCummins Inc. 2016 - 2018Columbus, Indiana, UsAppointed to lead the critical liaison role between Cummins and the North America Defense and Government entities – partnering with the Government Affairs team and government officials and lobbyists in Washington DC on Cummins products. Enabled and accelerated the Cummins brand globally through new business – generating $30M of incremental government business in 18 months for the Cummins Distribution Business Defense and Government Performance Team (Defense Logistics Agency).
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Procurement Director, GlobalCummins Inc. 2013 - 2017Columbus, Indiana, UsProvided business-focused, strategic direction for $1.5B in diverse spend across 6 continents and 50 countries, notably generating $250M incremental diverse spend. Oversaw a team of global category professionals and global supplier relationship management across multiple categories. Through effective execution of global sourcing strategies, in collaboration with Category Management and Sourcing Leadership, we delivered YoY Net & Gross cost reduction savings, also improving cashflow and EBITDA globally across a $15B supply chain. Earned Top 25 Women in Diversity 2014 & 2015.
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International Warranty Support ManagerCummins Inc. 2011 - 2013Columbus, Indiana, UsLed Cummins’ global warranty turnaround, decreasing high warranty processing error rates to a robust, efficient global organization across Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and India, while reducing annual AOP budget and generating additional savings through the execution of a new warranty IT process/system for key regions.
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Senior PartnerIc Leadership Training Group 2008 - 2011Founded and led successful business in providing leadership, process transformation management, and business development services to the U.S. federal government and industry-ranging small businesses. Developed sourcing strategies and procurement analysis for business process improvement across logistics, operations, and purchasing for supply chain efficiencies. Ultimately, divested company.Partnered with key government entity – instituting metrics-based system, action plans, and value stream mapping, resulting in 28% operational efficiency gains and $1M annual cost reduction.Worked with business client to enable supplier risk mitigation via assessment tools, and instituted supplier scorecard management and panel reviews.
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President And CeoMilor Supply, Inc. 2002 - 2009Established this $5M Minority/Woman Business Enterprise distribution business of personal protective equipment, based in Indianapolis. Overall all aspects of the business including finance, operations, facilities, inventory services and business development. Built unique and successful hiring program through Service-Disabled Veteran and Veteran talent, and cultivated global supplier alliances with diverse supplier networks.Provided services to wide-ranging iconic industry leaders, including National Institutes of Health (NIH), Ford, Toyota, as well as various segments across hospitality, restaurants, and utility businesses – enabling customers to capture up to 40% in savings.
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Global Supply Chain, Production Control/Logistics ManagerDelco Remy International (Europe) Gmbh 1988 - 2002Advanced through various roles across global supply chain, production control, and logistics. Oversaw US & Mexico material planning and warehousing systems for on-time delivery. Also led a global plant optimization and relocation following a complex M&A.Oversaw Sourcing across Manufactured Materials and Fluid and Air Management, and as an ERP Implementation Leader in Operations, led a $3M IT ERP implementation across multi-site plant locations in North America. -
Production, Purchasing, Material Planning & Logistics Manager,Ford Motor Company 1992 - 1998Dearborn, Michigan, UsOversaw Production, Purchasing, Material Planning and Logistics, with a manufacturing workforce of 100 employees across 3 shifts in Heat Treat Operations, Assembly, and Machining operations. Steered production planning and scheduling/managing 3rd party logistics providers for transportation of parts to OEM final assembly plants and suppliers.
Michelle L. Taylor Education Details
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Purdue UniversityOrganizational Leadership -
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityManagement
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InseadExecutive Leadership
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Michelle L. Taylor works for Nisource
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Michelle L. Taylor's current role is Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Executive | Fortune 1000 Independent Board Director, Audit, Risk, & Cyber Committee | Thought Leader & Orator | Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductee.
What schools did Michelle L. Taylor attend?
Michelle L. Taylor attended Purdue University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Insead.
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