Michael Phillips has over 20 years of experience managing manufacturing operations and industrial engineering. He has expertise in product costing, budgeting, project management, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and developing standard operating procedures. His background includes managing all aspects of manufacturing processes, implementing lean initiatives to reduce costs and inventory, and developing international facilities. He has a proven track record of improving efficiency and reducing expenses.

1. Michael Phillips
Manufacturing Operations
Cost/Budget experience combined with Industrial/Mechanical Engineering experience. Directly involved with
managing all aspects of the manufacturing process from reception of raw materials through shipment of completed
product. Experienced in Just in Time and Lean manufacturing concepts to reduce expense, minimize inventory
levels, and maximize corporate cash flow. Extensive knowledge of business best practices, financials, human
resources, project management, sales, and process improvements. Success in increasing efficiency, reducing costs,
and building and sustaining the culture of continuous improvement. Successfully managed a broad team of
managers both domestically and internationally to provide the customer base with excellent quality and on time
delivery. Focused on improving a company’s bottom line through implementation of cost reduction projects.
Signature skills Project Analysis and Management… New Product Development … Quality Assurance … ISO
Certification...QMS Experience...Manufacturing Management …New Product Costing … Operational Budgeting …
KPI Metrics Analysis … ISO certification …Plant Layout and Design … Cost Reduction.
Areas of Expertise
• Product Costing
• Operational Budgeting
• Complex project management
• Facility builds and startups
• Engineering
• Continuous improvement
• Quality assurance
• Materials Purchasing
• Strategic planning and execution
• Best practices
• Team development and
mentoring
• Scheduling
• Turnaround management
• P&L and revenue growth
• Cost containment
• Production Staffing
• Customer relationship
management
• Equipment Purchasing
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• Microsoft Access
• AS/400
• Solid Works EPDM
Career Summary
Aramark Uniform Services • 01/2017 – Present
Lease and Rental of Uniforms and supplies for the Retail Business.
Project Manager
Managing two production facilities to provide products to both local units as well as depot units across North
Carolina. This includes processing and distribution of product.
Reported to the Site director. Responsible for re-developing IE standards in a textile high capacity specialty
manufacturing environment. Also responsible for developing operational budget and monitoring of subsequent
actual performance at the each department level against the budget to control overall cost.
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2. Coats North American Marion, NC • 4/2016 – 9/2016
Producer of high quality sewing threads.
Project Manager
Reported to the Site director. Responsible for re-developing IE standards in a textile high capacity specialty
manufacturing environment. Also responsible for developing operational budget and monitoring of subsequent
actual performance at the each department level against the budget to control overall cost.
Klaussner Home Furnishings, Inc. Asheboro, NC • 2014 - 2015
Producer of Entry Level to High End Furniture. – www.Klaussner.com
Engineering/R&D Consultant
Reports to the Vice President of Research and Development. Primary responsibilities include development and
integration of the R&D product costing system to expedite new product costing while integrating new process
systems into the department for process improvement.
Acme-McCrary Corporation Asheboro, NC • 2011 - 2014
Producer of high quality sheer pantyhose, tights, trouser socks, and seamless apparel – www.acme-mccrary.com
Director of Costing/Budgeting
Reported directly to the CEO/CFO. Supported all aspects of product costing and budget analysis. Primary focus on
key process indicators to improve the net profitability of the company. Managed manufacturing personnel to ensure
lean manufacturing and to implement cost savings projects as determined to be feasible. Involved in utility cost
savings projects that netted a 1 million dollar annual savings.
Acme-McCrary Corporation Asheboro, NC • 2001 – 2011
Producer of high quality sheer pantyhose, tights, trouser socks, and seamless apparel – www.acme-mccrary.com
Project Manager
Reported directly to the VP of Manufacturing. Responsible for all aspects of Industrial Engineering across six
manufacturing facilities. Designed and oversaw development of a Manufacturing facility in Honduras to include
facility design and layout, mechanical works installment, manning/staffing of the workforce, and operational budget
development. Worked directly with Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Sales, and the manufacturing
group to ensure timely delivery of first quality product while developing methods to decrease operational cost and
improve product flow. Worked specifically with product vendors both domestically and internationally to ensure
timely delivery of high quality product. Developed and maintained all internal production standards and
reported/analyzed variances against these standards to improve efficiency. Managed as many as 8 manager level
IE's across five domestic plants and one international plant to ensure continuous efficiency improvement. Primary
representative to HanesBrands for a contractual finishing agreement in the Honduras facility.
Acme-McCrary Corporation • 1995 – 2001
Producer of high quality sheer pantyhose, tights, trouser socks, and seamless apparel – www.acme-mccrary.com
Industrial Engineer I
Reported directly to the Director of Industrial Engineering. Responsible for development and maintenance of plant
flow and layouts using AutoCAD. Developed and maintained all production standards using traditional time study
methodology. Responsible for all IE related functions across three manufacturing facilities to include work flow,
payroll, efficiency, and quality standards. Worked directly with Research and Development, Quality Assurance,
Sales, and manufacturing to ensure delivery of first quality product.
Education and Professional Development

3. Bachelor’s Degree • Clemson University, Clemson, SC