J. Michael Kuhlman

Strategic and performance‑driven operations leader

Batesville, Arkansas, United States

About

Performance-driven Operations Executive with history of success pioneering high-growth operations across large-scale, multisite organizations. Proven track record of developing and executing business strategies that reduce cost, increase delivery capacity, and ensure end-user satisfaction. Noted mentor adept at employee training and development, successfully managing cross-functional teams across multiple business segments. Articulate, results-oriented analyst with business acumen vital to authoring process-improvement and change-management strategies. Career history of defining roadmaps for strengthening operational leadership and curating new roles that drive strategic planning and multimillion-dollar resource management.

Experience

  • Vice President of Operations at Lifeplus
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Plant Manager at American Eagle Instruments, Inc.
    Mar 2019 - Apr 2026 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Vice President of Operations at Elite One Source
    Aug 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Director of Operations at Olympic Mountain Products
    Mar 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Metagenics, Inc (13 yrs 2 mos)
    • Vice President of Strategic Operations
      Nov 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      This position is responsible for the execution of the Value Chain strategy and supports the strategy with timelines and financial modeling. The Vice President of Strategic Operations has responsibility for project-based activities within the North America Value Chain organization and collaborates with other functions, such as Marketing, Sales, and Product Development. This role assists in driving improvements in day to day operations within the Value Chain.

    • Vice President of Operations
      Oct 2007 - Nov 2011 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Sr. Director of Operations
      Oct 2003 - Oct 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo