Michael Ward
Senior Vice President Skylane and Central Cost Operations @Jackson Family Wines
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President Skylane and Central Cost Operations @Jackson Family Wines
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Strategically coordinate operations according to objectives and policies to effectively allocate resources to meet demands and to align with company vision; oversee 70%+ of production capacity for company. Grow and optimize infrastructure to increase overall profit margin by 11% while decreasing Cost of Goods. Create asset utilization strategies. Partner with all business operations decreasing cost of goods sold and increasing efficiency.4 Build and manage disciplined budget and fiscal reporting on short- and long-term timelines; work with business partners to set clear and achievable objectives. Manage multiple departments including bottling operations, warehouse and logistics, and direct store delivery for multiple wineries. Supervise nine-person management team from five distinct wineries focusing on performance enhancement and succession planning. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and regulators. Lead executive meetings for all management team. Deliver quarterly staffing/production reports to Senior Management; present budget and strategic operation plan to President.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration
ABOUT MICHAEL WARD
Relationship-driven executive operations professional with strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing raw materials through direct to consumer areas, reviewing performance, and driving change. Effective team leader able to bring out best in others by identifying their unique strengths and building trust and rapport. Flexible problem solver dedicated to creating the most productive solutions through rigorous analysis and partnership. Known for meeting new challenges and delivering results with learner’s mindset combined with logic and rigor. Confident decision maker. Core competencies include- Multi-Site Operations & Process Improvement - Operational and Capital Budgeting - Integrating Business & Systems - Compliance and Government Reporting - Transportation (International and Domestic)- ROI and Value Optimization - Asset Utilization strategies - Performance Enhancement & Succession Planning - Knowledge of Accounting, HR, Incentive Planning, Purchasing, Facilities, Fleet, and IT
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