Resume: Michael W. Gozzo

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Results oriented leader. Started a consulting firm and developed its growth and earnings over a decade. I demonstrated to clients my capability by achieving targeted goals. This included the employment of a practical assessment model which utilized a combination of prepared subject centric interview questions coupled with investigative analysis techniques. Evidential support accompanied finding reports along with the respective recommended corrective actions and potential savings. Each assignment provided the opportunity to show adaptability and flexibility, because of the variety of industries, personnel and level of change involved. Have the ability to facilitate team approaches and when necessary act as the change agent.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Alliances & Certification
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Lean Business Practices
  • Project & Change Management
  • Six Sigma and Total Quality Management
  • Just in Time
  • Production and Inventory Management
  • Cycle time Reduction Practices
  • ISO Assessment Capability
  • Develop Training Courses and Respective Instruction
  • Performance Measurement Development
  • People Empowerment
  • Various technology tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio & Power Point

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Supply Chain & Project Management

  • Evaluated, proposed and implemented Supplier Managed Inventory programs
  • Review warehouse management practices, initiate a program for improvements and manage its implementation
  • Results:Reduced inventory by 30%

Lean Business Practices and Reengineering

  • Skilled in the concept of JIT and the associated techniques of Lean Practices (5S, Quick Changeover, Kaizen, Jidoka, Process Mapping)
  • Results: Cycle time reduction as much as 50%

Supplier Development, Alliance & Certification

  • Developed and employed a model for Supplier Development and Certification
  • Results: Reduced supply base by 33% and improved KPI’s by 25%

Six Sigma/Total Quality Management and ISO Assessment Capability

  • Employed ISO Audit practices to determine their compliance to the Standards
  • Utilize tools like Pareto Analysis, Cause & Effect Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Problem Solving, DMAIC and Failure Mode Effects Analysis
  • Results: Guided multiple organizations in attaining ISO registration & initiating Six Sigma process

People Empowerment and Training

  • Strong capability to develop, train and facilitate people at all levels

CAREER SUMMARY

TOTAL BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP, Inc. 1993 to present

TBC Group is a consulting company promoting and implementing the concept of Supply Chain Mgt. utilizing Lean Practices, Six Sigma/TQM, Project Mgt., along with how to implement change to achieve process improvements.

Principal/Owner

  • Conducted assessments and initiated programs resulting in performance improvements in over twenty companies
  • Created measurable performance criteria to demonstrate accomplishments/ROI for the clients
  • Obtained Client referral on 100% of assignments, demonstrating achievement of planned results

Examples of Client Assignments

  • Medical Device Developer: Performed process validation services. Reviewed documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory agency – achieved a reduction of 33% in errors. This reduced their effort and the respective cost by 25%.
  • ElectronicFlash Memory Producer: Assessed operations reported findings and developed a program of changes. Subsequently trained and facilitated personnel in achieving a reduction in rejections via Lean practices resulting in multi-million dollars of savings..
  • Insurance Firm –Financial Services: Evaluated processes associated with purchasing practices. Identified collusive practice. Recommended corrective actions and a plan to implement such which provided a six month ROI.

ALLIED SIGNAL (Revere Corporation of America Division)

Manufacturer of aerospace components, scale systems and instrumentation

Director of Operationsand Information Systems Manager

  • Directed manufacturing, support engineering, quality, materials management and purchasing
  • Increased throughput by 15% and gross profit margin by 25%
  • Developed Training programs allowing personnel to be cross functional
  • Lead a team in selection of new system and provided the training on how to employ the system and utilize the information for improving operational performance

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

  • MBA, General Management-University of New Haven, East Haven, CT
  • BS, Business Administration-Finance-University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
  • Qualified Instructor: for San Jose State University-Professional Development, UCSC Extension, National University-San Jose, Foothill College
  • ASQ, Author, Presenter of Articles, Reviewer and Editor for Quality Progress
  • APICS, Certified as a CPIM & CSCP, Book Reviewer, Certified Trainer, Author and Speaker
  • ISM, Trainer and Speaker
  • ISO Assessor Training and registration per IQA Standards (#QM1344/17)