Resume of Mike Verslype

1. MICHAEL J. VERSLYPE
(260) 409-2889  mikeverslype@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS  Dedicated operations leader with a desire to succeed
 History of continuous growth and additional responsibility
 Team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
 Demonstrated ability to develop employees to their full potential
 Experience in implementation of and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing
 Knowledgeable in conformance to and maintaining certifications in both the food and
automotive industries
EXPERIENCE NOVAE CORPORATION, SURE-TRAC TRAILERS, Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 Markle, IN
Plant Manager
 Led manufacturing operations of 120+ associates that fabricate, powder coat,
assemble, and finish commercial and residential utility trailers
 Managed an $8.5M operating budget for a 75,000+ square foot facility generating
$45M+ in annual revenue
 Collaborated with plant support teams to ensure manufacturing objectives are met or
exceeded, including safety, cleanliness, quality, and productivity, while delivering a high
quality product done right and on time to our customers
 Captured true quality metrics and effectively drove first-time quality hold trend
downward over one year with a 60% reduction in quality holds
 Realized a 20% reduction in labor rate through optimization of staffing and increased
production
WEAVER POPCORN COMPANY, INC., Jan 2005 – Nov 2018 Van Buren, IN
Plant Manager Jul ’13 – Nov ‘18
 Led production and support operations, including Operations, Safety, Engineering,
Human Resources, and Warehousing, within two SQF-Level III certified plants
 Directly led 8 managers and provided vision, leadership, and coaching to 375+
associates within plant operations and support teams
 Process manager and responsible for continuous improvement management
 Plant Human Resource Manager (2017-2018), working directly with corporate HR
liaison to effectively address plant administrative and legal concerns
 Oversaw $43M in operating budgets and $8M in annual capital projects in two plants
totaling 200,000+ square feet
 Multi-plant responsibility, including startup of new high-speed manufacturing plant with
first-year target efficiencies achieved 25% ahead of plan
 Evaluated performance of and held accountable contract staffing partners, including
working to increase staffing by 33% over a four month period in 2017
 Realized a 12% increase in operational efficiency by implementing a standardized
training program and working with scheduling team to maximize production runs
 Reduced turnover rate by 23% through development and implementation of retention
initiatives for both fulltime and contract associates
 Led primary production team to reduce unit cost by 18%, bringing 50% of production
back to Van Buren from satellite plant
 Reduced OSHA recordable frequency from 1.00 to 0.25 per quarter over five years

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WEAVER POPCORN COMPANY, INC. (cont.)
Production Manager, Multiple Departments Jul ‘08 – Jul ‘13
 Progressive responsibility in leading each of four packaging departments
 Responsible for 9 high-speed packaging lines and support processes
 Implemented a changeover planning protocol to improve planned downtime by 33%
 Managed a team in and responsible for a flexographic printing operation
 Responsible for production and sanitation of a “ready-to-eat” packaging department
 Led the start-up of Weaver’s first caramel and cheese product line for Walmart
 Oversaw new vendor start-up of packaging materials in China
 Responsible for managing and adhering to contract manufacturing agreement within a
stand-alone production facility
 Implemented a 100% lockout/tagout safety policy
Production Supervisor, Microwave Department Jan ‘05 – Jul ‘08
 Led a team of 52 production and support Associates, including 10 Line Leaders
GUARDIAN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC., Jan 1998 – Jan 2005 Ligonier, IN
Production Supervisor Jan ‘98 – Jan ‘05
 Led and developed teams of 19 to 23 production employees
 Coached Associates during the plant’s transition to Lean Manufacturing practices
 Facilitated Collaborative Work Groups with production and support Associates
 Trained/mentored 5 production supervisors and one supervisory intern
EDUCATION Master of Business Administration
 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
 Specialization in Applied Management
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
 Graduated with Honors
ACTIVITIES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Fort Wayne, IN
 Athletic Association Board President, 2012 – 2017
 Board Member, 2011 - Present
 Volunteer Football Coach, 2010 – present
Boy Scouts of America
• Troop 300, Fort Wayne IN, Volunteer Leader, 2018 – Present
• Pack 3031, Fort Wayne IN, Volunteer Leader, 2007 – 2009 and 2016 – 2017
• Eagle Scout
Grant County Economic Growth Council
 Member, 2010 – 2018
Don Ayres Time Corners Little League
 Volunteer Baseball Coach, 2007 – 2014