With over 25 years of manufacturing experience, Mike has filled a variety of leadership roles. At Donnelly Corporation he focused on mastering and implementing the Donnelly Production System (DPS) company-wide. Starting as a Production Supervisor and being promoted to positions of Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager and Plant Manager, Mike developed his skills for continuous improvement through a combination of comprehensive training sessions and shop floor experiences.  He used these techniques and his distinct ability to work with teams to drive change and successfully turn around non-performing plants Mike also supervised the start-up and expansion of a “Greenfield” facility while managing multiple consecutive and concurrent major models launches.  During this period, plants he managed were awarded Toyota’s coveted “Most Improved Supplier of the Year.”

In addition to his time at Donnelly, Mike’s comprehensive career experience also includes being Vice President of Operations/ Director of Lean Implementation at a machining and casting corporation where he was responsible for building a complete Lean Enterprise and establishing a culture of continuous improvement in a union environment. Under Mike’s leadership, the company was awarded General Motors “Supplier Quality Excellence” award in recognition of their superior supplier teaming and outstanding customer satisfaction