Michael Coburn

About Michael Coburn

Global Executive Aerospace & Industrial Manufacturing Operations Leader who optimizes and aligns people, processes and business management systems with strategy and vision to maximize revenue growth and profitability in private equity, turnaround and established business environments. Fearless change agent who leverages Six Sigma, Lean, and broad exposure to diverse business challenges in emerging and mature markets to drive continuous improvements across operations, marketing, sales, product development and finance. Savvy relationship builder and collaborative leader especially strong in identifying and nurturing top talent, and building and leading cohesive, high performing teams that consistently exceed expectations. Noted for.• Driving Significant Growth: Doubled EBITDA and grew sales from $100M to $150M in two years, through operational improvements, new sales programs, adjacent product development and acquisitions – transforming the private equity group’s original $350M acquisition (three years prior) into a $600M sale to PCC (a 2.5x equity return).• Spearheading Successful Turnarounds: Spearheaded the successful turnaround of two companies acquired by private equity-owned Cadence Aerospace as well as led comprehensive operations turnaround at Sterer Fluid Controls (division of Eaton Aerospace)- reigniting growth and profitability for all companies.• Generating Operational Improvements: Developed and implemented a daily management system that significantly improved operational performance; 99% OTD, 20% inventory reduction, and a 10% margin improvement.• Leading International Expansion: Devised and executed plan to open a new manufacturing facility in China.• Driving Revenue-Generating Integrations: Successfully integrated Shur-Lok, Cherry Aerospace, SPS Santa Ana and Airdrome into Precision Cast Parts Corporation – representing $350M in revenues.

Experience

1. CEO

   Noble Aerospace, Llc

   Dec 2015 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   70M private aerospace and industrial metal finishing supplier.Partnered with a newly formed family owned investment group, Watson Family Investments, to complete the purchase, including raising equity and financing for the acquisition of All Metals Processing of Orange County in 2015 and Embee Processing from the Triumph Group in 2017.

Education

• San Diego State University

  BS, Aerospace Engineering

  1987 — 1991

• Pepperdine University

  MBA, Business

  1993 — 1995

Skills

• Six Sigma
• 5s
• Business Turn-Arounds
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Project Management
• P&L Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Business Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Acquisition Integration
• Erp
• Aviation
• Systems Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Team Building
• Management
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Process Engineering
• Organizational Development
• Supply Management
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Sales Plan
• P&L Responsibility
• Engineering Management
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Strategy