Michael R. Svec

About Michael R. Svec

Michael Svec | m••••••••@gmail.com | 21••••••65Business Executive with extensive experience in manufacturing, distribution, and engineered products and services. Twenty years of senior management and Board level leadership positions within privately held, family owned, and private equity sponsored enterprises. Recognized as a hands-on, operational leader successful in developing and executing growth strategies that deliver measurable results. Decisive. Adept in building effective relationships with management teams, Board members, lenders, private equity sponsors, and investment bankers. Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in: • Profit and Loss (P&L) Management• Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning• Profitability & Cash Flow Improvement• Restructuring & Turnaround Management• Financial Planning & Analysis• Operations & Facilities Planning• Organizational Change Leadership• IT Systems Implementation: ERP | WMS | Preventative Maintenance| Quality Corrective/Preventative Action• Strategic Planning and Tactical Implementation• Building and Leading High-Performance Teams• Sales Management and Effectiveness• Marketing Strategy and Deployment• Business Development and Expansion• Change Management• Customer Relationship Management• Account Management-Especially Large, Complex Accounts• Brand Management• Talent Identification and Development• Lean Manufacturing Principles Implementation• Continuous Improvement• Employee EngagementPROFESSIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: First non family member to lead company resulting in its highest ever profitability. Increased revenue 53% by selling existing products to new accounts, new products, and international markets. Increased net profit 80% by automating manufacturing, implementing lean principles, and reducing costs of raw materials. Demonstrated success with bringing new products to market within multiple industry\'s. Orchestrated macro-economic analysis of Canadian market and grew this sector by 60%. Implemented, improved and maintained multiple ISO/QS Quality Systems. EXPERTISE: Executive Leadership, Team Building, Communication, Plant Management, Manufacturing, Industrial, Operations, Safety, Sales, Mentoring, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Organization, Business Development, Budget, Finance, Profit and Loss, EBITDA, Inventory, Quality, Compliance, Six Sigma, Certified Lean Manufacturing, Certified Inventory Management, Certified Supply Chain, International Business, Outsourcing, Projects, Reports, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   SecuraStock

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Responsible for operational strategy and execution across manufacturing, engineering, quality, new product development, and technical support. Focused on driving efficiency, accelerating innovation, and delivering high-value solutions to customers.

Education

• Baldwin Wallace University

  MBA, Business

  2008 — 2011

• Hiram College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business

Skills

• Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Team Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Interviews
• Lean Manufacturing
• Organizational Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Intelligence
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Strategic Planning
• Analytics
• Product Development