Michelle Owen

A dynamic Plant Operations Director, ensuring manufacturing plants operate at peak efficiency while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Extensive experience in process optimization, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing principles, leading cross-functional teams of skilled professionals to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase production capacity. Known for delivering the vision and continuous improvement, adapting quickly to changing business needs.

A collaborative, highly inspirational executive who adds value by:

• Managing the development of several multimillion-dollar start-up manufacturing facilities and new business developments to profitable operations
• Initiating major expansion projects increasing operational volume and profit by 55% in the first year
• Improving operations in under a year with average results of 250+% profit increases
• Maintaining perfect safety records across multiple facilities
• Advancing several employees' development through coaching and skills training toward progressive promotions and high employee morale

With a strong focus on vision and strategy, I have successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating agility in overseeing large programs and maintaining independence among diverse industries such as cement, explosives, composting, and 3D printing. Throughout my career, I have consistently enhanced quality operations and operational efficiency, leveraging my expertise in developing processes and products, handling scope, scheduling, budgeting, and risk anticipation while collaborating with various project teams within the organization to achieve objectives. Additionally, I have successfully nurtured teams of highly skilled professionals, ensuring impeccable safety records across multiple facilities and harnessing the talents of existing team members.

Being adaptable and flexible, I possess the ability to guide and inspire others in embracing and driving continuous changes in manufacturing operations. Renowned as a 'fixer' and a 'people's manager', I am recognized for my talent in bringing order to chaotic situations, revitalizing operations, and fostering high-performance teams. As a servant leader, my primary objective is to eliminate obstacles for my employees, enabling them to excel in their work while aligning with company goals.

B.S. Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, with Minor in Chemistry and a specialty in Industrial Systems Safety Engineering