Michael Donahue
Procurement & Manufacturing Strategy Leader | Product Cost Management | Operations | Process Optimization | Product/Component Estimating | Strategic Leader in Manufacturing, Procurement & Cost Management
- Role
- Senior Advisor at FTE Factory Advisors
- Location
- Neenah, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Donahue
STRATEGIC LEADER IN MANUFACTURING, PROCUREMENT & COST MANAGEMENTAs a results-driven leader, I specialize in transforming manufacturing operations, optimizing procurement strategies, and driving cost efficiencies. With a strong focus on process improvement and strategic sourcing, I deliver sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership.TRANSFORMING MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY• Process Optimization: Streamlining workflows to reduce downtime and align operations with business goals.• Team Leadership: Leading high-performance teams to exceed targets and drive continuous improvement.• Performance Management: Ensuring operational processes are optimized for maximum resource utilization.DRIVING STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT & SOURCING EXCELLENCE• Supplier Relationship Management: Building strong partnerships to drive collaboration and cost reductions.• Global Procurement Strategy: Developing cost-optimized strategies that support scalability and supplier negotiations.• Cost Savings Initiatives: Identifying sourcing opportunities to achieve millions in savings across industries.ACHIEVING BREAKTHROUGH COST MANAGEMENT & ESTIMATING PRECISION• Cost Estimation Models: Implementing frameworks for accurate pricing and resource allocation.• Budget Optimization: Leading cost reduction projects to enhance profit margins and efficiency.• Financial Analysis: Using data analytics to uncover savings and optimize pricing strategies.HARNESSING DATA TO OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS & DRIVE GROWTH• Systems Integration: Leveraging tools like SAP and Epicor to enhance decision-making and streamline operations.• Process Streamlining: Eliminating inefficiencies to reduce lead times and optimize resources.• Performance Metrics: Establishing benchmarks to drive operational improvements.EMPOWERING TEAMS THROUGH LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT• Mentorship & Training: Developing teams through coaching and fostering a performance-driven culture.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhancing interdepartmental collaboration for successful project execution.• Change Management: Leading teams through smooth transitions in processes and systems.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a strategic leader who can drive operational excellence and deliver measurable results across manufacturing, procurement, and cost management.
Experience
Senior Advisor
May 2025 — Present · US
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing
Skills
- Change Management
- Supply Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supplier Quality
- Supply Chain
- Supplier Development
- Kanban
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Manufacturing
- 5s
- Management
- Dmaic
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Analysis
- Training
- Production Planning
- Cost Benefit
- Business Process Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Kaizen
- Materials
- Manufacturing Operations
- Sourcing
- Fmea
- Materials Management
- Mrp
- Ppap
- Supplier Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Cost Management
- Process Engineering
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Jit
- Automotive
- Strategic Sourcing
- Six Sigma
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