Michael Brooks

Manager of Marketing / Customer Service / Logistics @ Oneda Corporation / Metal Stampings

About

Manufacturing Management with 30+ years of experience in Marketing, Technical Engineering Sales, Customer Service, Project Management, Production Control, Robotics, Lean Manufacturing and Logistics. Proven success managing multi-million-dollar accounts, driving profitability, while increasing ROI through strategic planning, versatility, crisis management, team leadership and productivity improvements. Soft Skills: Interpersonal, Organizational, Communication, Problem-solving, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Adaptability and Curiosity. Specialties: Expert in the metal stamping industry, tool design, progressive and robotic stamping operations, automation with detailed experience in Japanese culture.

Country

United States

City

Columbus

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Agile Methodologies, ERP Plex System, Web Application Design, Lean Logistics, Trade Show Management, Value Engineering, Vendor Management, Tooling, Metal Fabrication, Product Development, Product Marketing, Vendor Managed Inventory, Packaging Engineering, Sales Management, Auditing, Product Launch, Product Design, ISO standards, TS16949, Mechanical Analysis

Experience

Manager of Marketing / Customer Service / Logistics

Oneda Corporation / Metal Stampings

1994-10 - Present · 32 yrs

Columbus, GA

Manager over Marketing, Project Management, Technical Engineering Sales, Customer Service, Lean Logistics, VMI and USMCA for North America operations, Member of Executive Management Team with direct report line to President / CEO. Background includes; Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Robotics, Project Management, Production Management, Production Control, Transportation, Lean Logistics, Milk-run Systems, Warehousing, 5S, VMI, USMCA, Packaging Development, Trade shows, Grants and Quality (IATF/ISO).

Plant Production Manager / Production Control

Oneda Corporation / Metal Stampings

1991 - 1993 · 2 yrs

Columbus, GA

Managed Production Control and Plant Production Operations which included training area Supervisors, Lead Technicians and leadership of 75+ team members. Developed production automation schedules, procedures and processes via overseas technical training in robotics, tool and die, quality for transfer and progressive press stamping operations.

Senior Lead Technician / Robotics Automation Supervisor

Oneda Corporation / Metal Stampings

1988 - 1991 · 3 yrs

Columbus, GA

Senior Lead Technician and Area Supervisor over robotic systems in auto blanking and transfer press operations. Supervised 30+ team members, including plant operations in technical setup and training. Robotics and automation technical training with US Manufacturing Plant Grand Opening experience.

Industrial / Architectural Draftsman

Bowden Designs

1988 - 1988

Columbus, GA

Industrial / Architectural Draftsman worked directly with design team and customers related to custom bathrooms and kitchens. Completed onsite layouts, drawings, blueprints and custom designs.

Industrial Designer / Draftsman

Hallmark Litho-Krome Corporation

1987 - 1987

Columbus, GA

Industrial Designer / Draftsman worked directly for Hallmark Inc. under internship redesigning printing press machine layouts and production flow improvement processes.