Mitchell Newman
Mishawaka
Summary
Accomplished Operations Leader with 8 years of experience optimizing processes and enhancing productivity across diverse industries. Expertise in executing strategies that streamline workflows and reduce costs while improving service delivery. Skilled in building high-performing teams and fostering collaboration to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Genesis Products
Goshen
01.2021 - Current
- Achieved $500k labor savings within six months through effective plant leadership.
- Managed two facilities with multi-shift operations, achieving over 900 consecutive days without recordable injuries.
- Directed continuous improvement activities, including $100k machine upgrades with five-month ROI.
- Integrated one-piece flow process to reduce headcount, resulting in $120k annual savings.
- Led development initiatives for over 50 team members, resulting in tier level advancements.
- Executed scrap reduction initiatives, achieving $8,000 in weekly savings.
- Oversaw production operations with a two-day manufacturing lead time.
- Collaborated in product launches, business onboarding, and capacity planning to streamline operations.
Plant Supervisor - Plant Coordinator
Shield Restraint Systems
Elkhart
01.2018 - 01.2021
- IATF 9001 + ISO certifications achieved and maintained
- Achieved 99.8% OTD
- Improved internal PPM by 24% through defect heat maps and implementation of automation processes
- Implemented EIBU program generating $64,366 in annual cost savings.
- Scheduled and assigned personnel to complete production plans, ensuring timely task execution
- Managed new product onboarding, gated launches, and PFMEAs to streamline project execution
- Tracked and communicated KPIs daily via team board meetings to enhance team awareness and performance
Quality Supervisor
Lippert Components
Goshen
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Improved quality/operations processes for increased effectiveness using virtual audit data
- Wrote and implemented work procedures to standardize process and streamline workflows
- Managed and archived quality documentation
- Reduced QSR (quality service rating) by 35% step down annually
- Head chairperson of the divisional safety committee for two years
- Attended 2 years of hands-on leadership classes through company provided programs.
National Sales Manager
RD Clark and Associates LLC
South Bend
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote products
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets
- Predicted shifts in regional and national marketplaces using current industry knowledge to stay ahead of competition
- Conferred design and production departments on customer needs and preferences to stay on top of changing demands
Education
Business/Administration
Ivy Tech
South Bend, INSkills
- Process engineering
- Lean manufacturing
- Material management
- P&L analysis
- Labor/cost planning
- Root cause analysis
- CI activities
- Gemba walks
- Product launch
- Work instruction creation
- ERP system skills
- Strategic sales planning
- OSHA 10 hour certification
- Team development
Timeline
Plant Manager
Genesis Products
01.2021 - Current
Plant Supervisor - Plant Coordinator
Shield Restraint Systems
01.2018 - 01.2021
Quality Supervisor
Lippert Components
01.2018 - 01.2021
National Sales Manager
RD Clark and Associates LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Business/Administration
Ivy Tech