Michael Ledger

About Michael Ledger

Experienced Operations Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. 5+ years of Capital Project Management experience implementing multi-million dollar manufacturing lines in multiple plants and multiple states. Self-motivated and energetic passion continues to fuel drive to improve and succeed in all aspects of project management. Ready to take on the responsibility that comes with large investments to ensure success throughout the project process.

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineer III

   Generac Power Systems

   Dec 2022 — Present · Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States

2. Operations Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

   Generac Power Systems

   Sep 2021 — Nov 2022 · Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

   Continue as Project Manager/Technical Expert in all Automated Alternator Manufacturing Line Projects Additional $50M of new capital investment projects: Multiple product lines/ plant locations Developed and implemented automation improvements on new automation manufacturing projects Lead the creation and development of Operations Project Management standards and process controls Drive changes within corporate structure for designs along with all NPI initiatives Responsible for management of Machine Vendors, Cross-Functional Team, CapEx and Executive Reviews Responsible for investigating new technology and determining business-focused applications

3. Manufacturing Engineer III

   Generac Power Systems

   Oct 2016 — Nov 2021 · Whitewater, Wisconsin

   Project Manager/Technical Expert in Automated Alternator Manufacturing Line Projects. $30M capital investment spanning multiple plant locations. Managed projects for multiple facility locations requiring coordination and implementation remotely. Manufacturing’s representative for any new or modified alternator designs along with all NPI initiatives. Responsible for management of Machine Vendors, Cross-Functional Team, CapEx and Executive Reviews. Managed key automation, machine integration, and layout projects throughout Alternator Department. Previous technical/mechanical expert supporting day-to-day production in Alternator Department.

4. Manufacturing Engineer II

   Harley-Davidson Motor Company

   Jan 2015 — Oct 2016 · Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

   Led the "Milwaukee-Eight" product launch in Transmission Case/Bearing Plate Department Support day-to-day production operations in transmission cases and bearing plate machining. Incorporate lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficient and ergonomically safe work areas. Perform cost reduction activities: tooling, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and head count. Create capital fund requests to implement new technology into the plant. Maintain control plans and standardized work documents. Technical expert on all machines in the department: troubleshooting, diagnosing, and assisting trades. CNC programming and technical expert on part offset. Lead continuous improvement initiative and kaizen events. Ensure part quality and determine proper containment for nonconforming material Drive root cause identification through DMAIC methodology and other Six Sigma tools

5. Manufacturing Engineer

   Federal Mfg

   Jan 2014 — Jan 2015 · Greater Milwaukee Area

   Manage material processing and inventory control for new and existing products Ensure materials are available for inventory and production deadlines Streamline similar product processing to reduce lead times Plan manufacturing, purchasing, and delivery schedules

6. Manufacturing Engineer - CoOp

   Accurate Specialties Inc

   Jan 2012 — Dec 2013 · Waukesha, WI

   Created, implemented, and sustained key 5S projects Contributed to redesign of Quality Control procedures Overview of 12 1st shift employees. Work with CNC operation, maintenance, and programming. Update and create AutoCAD files for quoting, inventory, and alterations.

Education

• University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) · Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) · Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Process Automation
• Machining
• PTC Creo
• Capital Equipment
• Microsoft Word
• Solidworks
• Budget Management
• English
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Matlab
• AutoCAD
• Syteline ERP
• Strategic Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• CNC Manufacturing
• Production Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• 5S
• Capital Expenditures
• PowerPoint
• Pro Engineer
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Technical Support
• Windows
• Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Standardized Work
• Research
• Engineering
• Customer Service
• CAD