Michael Johnson
Operations Executive, Business Systems Expert, Consultant
- Role
- Plant Operations Manager at Acs Group
- Location
- West Bend, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Johnson
Senior Operations & Manufacturing Leader with end-to-end experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across production, supply chain, engineering, and continuous improvement. Proven track record of improving SQDC performance, stabilizing operations, and building scalable systems while developing leaders and strengthening culture. Known for hands-on leadership, clear accountability, and translating strategy into practical execution. Particularly effective in complex, mission-driven, or turnaround environments where trust, people development, and operational excellence are critical to long-term success.I’m a senior operations leader who finds the most meaning in building things that last—strong teams, clear systems, and organizations where people can do their best work. Over my career, I’ve led manufacturing and operational teams through complexity and change, translating strategy into execution while developing leaders who can own results with accountability and care. I’m at my best when I’m trusted to diagnose problems, simplify what’s broken, and create calm, sustainable performance—where safety, quality, delivery, and people development all matter. I’m motivated by purpose, craftsmanship, and leaving organizations better than I found them.Specialties: Business Leadership, Operations Management, Materials Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Lean Systems, Theory of Constraints, and Project Management.
Experience
Plant Operations Manager
Mar 2025 — Present · New Berlin, WI, US
Overall Plant management of a $90-$100M facility. Managing and working with a dynamic team of individuals to produce quality product for our customers- Set Quarter and Annual goals for manufacturing, aligning plant goals with executive strategies- Implemented POLCA system for Mixed Model Thermal Control line, reducing WIP by $400K and shortening production process time from 19 days down to 5 days- Manage S & OP estimates for revenue by value stream, achieving forecast numbers month over month- Aligned labor costs with revenue while maintaining productivity levels- Initiated LEAD program (Leadership Exploration and Development) for all supervisors and managers, coach for shop leadership team. Promoting proven leadership tactics for critical conversations, goal setting, SMART goals for employees- Rekindled Safety program by implementing near miss risk assessment, structured safety meetings, and improvement process, current TRIR less than 2.0. Focus is on prevention and behavior vs. corrective action- Initiated Power BI team to develop scorecards and informational dashboards- Implemented SQDC Plant-wide, standardizing metrics and what winning looks like.
Education
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Master's Degree, MSEM - Master of Science in Engineering Management
2012 — 2014
Michigan Technological University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering - Design
1989 — 1993
University of Kentucky
True Lean Certification, Toyota Production System, Lean
2015 — 2015
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