MICHAEL E.

BROWN
816-765-3974 9811 Harris Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64134 a- mb6c8d76@westpost.net
Senior Manufacturing Manager leveraging comprehensive expertise in production, m
aintenance, and distribution best practices to direct multisite operations. Ens
ures safe working conditions to heighten employee morale and performance. Meets
customer demands and creates bottom-line benefit via cost controls and process
enhancements.
Contributed to price negotiations of $17M government contract, determining ope
ration costs as well as vendor contracts for supplies and equipment upkeep.
Negotiated more than $510K in capital equipment purchasing and lease agreemen
ts, securing best-case pricing deals from multiple vendors.
Conceived and advised on process improvements for 10 facilities across six st
ates, leading the top quality control program in the region.
Sponsored a Six Sigma Black Belt project to identify best practices for adopt
ion in each location; achieved $412K in validated costs savings through proce
ss redesign and labor reduction.
Teamed with environmental, safety, and health department to implement a Kaize
n project to cut
workersa compensation injury claims 59%.
BS, Education PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodologies, and Total Quality Mai
ntenance
Career Overview
PITNEY BOWES GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS (formerly DDD Company): 1999-2010
Area Operations Director (a06-a10)
Provided daily oversight and P&L management for three service centers generating
$17M revenue per year; led 220 employees in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Denver
in support of a US Postal Service contract.
Established key performance goals for each facility, creating a team effort bet
ween operations and production personnel to optimize plant efficiency and effect
iveness.
Developed troubleshooting protocols and safety guidelines to maintain quality f
or a 1 million piece inventory; supplied production support for 39 distinct prod
uct lines.
Automated the banding process with a $150K capital improvement purchase at each
facility.
Reduced overhead by utilizing contractors to outsource equipment maintenance.
Plant Manager (a99-a06)
Hired to finalize build-out of a 162,800 sq. ft. facility and led operational st
artup; headed supervisor and staff recruitment for more than 100 personnel and c
oordinated local vendor/maintenance contracts.
Managed $6M budget as well as manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, s
ecurity, safety/regulatory compliance, and human resources administration.
 Maximized productivity across the board to exceed manufacturing and quality tar
gets set by clients.
Acted as the primary liaison for customers, arranging timely resolution of oper
ational and billing issues.
Prior: Area HR Manager, DELUXE CORPORATION
Plant Manager, DELUXE FINANCIAL FORMS
Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager/Assistant Production Manager. DELUXE CHEC
K PRINTERS
Sales Representative, PROCTOR & GAMBLE