Michael Grant

Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

About

Executive with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, project management, product development, customer support, production inventory control, distribution, logistics, application of lean manufacturing principles, and sigma science that has generated revenue, profit and growth for manufacturing companies. Innovative strategist whose combined manufacturing and business acumen drive revenue and profitability. Visionary Leader adept at instituting manufacturing strategies, processes, and techniques to achieve objectives. Results-driven team builder skilled in implementing business solutions delivering organizational growth.

Experience

  • Vice President Operations at McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Managing Director, Construction Operations at The Toro Company
    Nov 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Multi-site operations leadership role supporting Toro's construction businesses including Ditch Witch, American Augers, Trencor, Subsite Electronics, Hammerhead Trenchless, and Radius HDD.

  • Vice President Operations & Supply Chain at Ditch Witch
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Responsible for Components Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Paint, Weld, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Services, Safety, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, Material Handling, Warehouse, Order Fulfillment, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Continuous Improvement functions.

  • Rubbermaid Consumer Products (15 yrs 2 mos)
    • Director of Western Operations
      2007 - Aug 2015 · 8 yrs 8 mos

      Responsible for 2.5 million square foot manufacturing and distribution operation supporting $200M+ in sales to customers in mass retail and specialty channels.

    • General Manager, Engineering & Technical Services
      Jul 2005 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for all engineering and technical support for 24/7 manufacturing facility including 95+ injection/blow/foam work centers.

    • Manager, Engineering & Technical Services
      Jun 2002 - Jul 2005 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Led all Manufacturing Engineering efforts for 24/7 continuous operations facility. Managed team of project and process engineers to deliver innovative solutions to the factory floor that result in attainment of best cost.

  • Rubbermaid Home Products (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Manager, Engineering
      May 1998 - Jun 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for cross-functional engineering team supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations. Supported project management, capital planning and implementation, labor standards, facility layout, project management, and productivity.

    • Plant Engineer
      Jan 1997 - May 1998 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Primary engineer supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. Responsible for plant layout, labor standards development, auxiliary equipment design, automation, productivity, lean manufacturing and kaizen leadership.