Michael Wood
Wise Co.
Counce
2027
years of professional experience
Manufacturing operations leader with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning high-volume manufacturing and military operations. Proven record of improving productivity, reducing waste, optimizing labor utilization, developing high-performing leadership teams, and driving operational excellence across complex manufacturing environments. Experienced leading cross-functional organizations of more than 130 employees while partnering with executive leadership to solve operational challenges, improve profitability, strengthen quality systems, and execute large-scale organizational initiatives. Recognized for building accountability, implementing sustainable process improvements, and leading change during periods of growth and transformation.
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
5 Years 3 Months- Directed daily operations for a 130-person manufacturing facility across eight operational departments, ensuring achievement of production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
- Partnered with executive leadership to identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements that increased efficiency and strengthened plant performance.
- Led cross-functional teams spanning production, quality, maintenance, human resources, and logistics to improve operational execution.
- Implemented Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve workflow, and increase overall production margins.
- Reduced raw material requisitions, contributing to approximately a 27% improvement in production margin.
- Developed supervisors and frontline leaders through coaching, accountability systems, and structured performance management.
- Improved workforce utilization through strategic staffing, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish production priorities, improve operational KPIs, and support long-term business objectives.
- Led daily operational meetings focused on safety, quality, production performance, labor utilization, and continuous improvement.
Law Enforcement Trainer
- Directed operations involving more than 200 military and civilian personnel in highly regulated environments requiring flawless execution and compliance.
- Advised senior leadership on operational planning, resource allocation, organizational readiness, and risk management.
- Developed and implemented standardized training systems that improved workforce readiness and organizational performance.
- Managed large-scale operational programs involving security, emergency response, logistics, and personnel accountability.
Education
BBA - Business
- IT
- CTU Student with 128 Credits in IT
- Principles of Instruction Course, 2016-07
- Security Police/Law Enforcement Craftsman Course, 2015-07
- Leadership and Supervisor School, 2013-03
- Air Force Records Management General Awareness Training Level I, 2008-05
- Security Police/Law Enforcement Technical School, 2006-10
- Basic Military Training Skills Course, 2006-09
Skills
Operational Excellence
Manufacturing Operations
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Process Optimization
Root Cause Analysis
Cost Reduction
Change Management
Leadership Development
Safety & Compliance
Cross-Functional Leadership
Supply Chain Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Led manufacturing operations supporting a workforce of more than 130 employees across eight departments.
- Supervised more than 200 military and civilian personnel during military leadership assignments.
- Improved production margins by approximately 27% through material utilization improvements and Lean manufacturing practices.
- Built and mentored leadership teams focused on accountability, safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Led cross-functional initiatives involving production, quality, maintenance, human resources, and operations.
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Wise Co.
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Law Enforcement Trainer
Military
2005 - 01.2017Read More
University of Tennessee At Martin
BBA from Business
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Colorado Technical University
from IT
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