Mike Cichy
Candler
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
LINAMAR LIGHT METALS
01.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams from project initiation to SOP and ramp-up.
- Directed process layout creation, equipment specification, and optimization.
- Collaborated with customers to refine specifications and improve cost-to-value.
- Managed technical scope and risk mitigation strategies across multiple programs.
Superintendent - Assembly
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE INC.
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Led supervisors and production teams for 12 assembly lines for annual production of up to 9 million brake calipers per year.
- Ensured achievement of production goals and budget.
- Established a cross-functional OEE improvement team with 12% OEE improvement over 2 years
- Implemented employee development strategy and created setter training program
Project Engineer IE-Assembly
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE INC.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Design & Commissioning of new Assembly Equipment and Optimization of existing equipment and processes.
- Responsible for 4 assembly lines.
- Worked with the production team and maintenance team on improving OEE by eliminating reoccurring downtime events, change over improvements.
Project Engineer Central IE Machining
CONTINENTAL AG
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Deployed new equipment and processes across four international sites.
- Managed customer projects from quote to SOP, ensuring compliance and quality.
- Initiated and patented process changes for cost reduction and efficiency.
- Coordinated with design teams to standardize products globally.
- Developed with lead production facilities new processes and equipment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronic
DHBW Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany01.2010
Continental internal Training - undefined
Skills
- Project management
- Requirements analysis
- Process optimization
- Effective stakeholder communication
- Safety and compliance management
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Detail-oriented
- Team leadership and direction
- Process improvement
- Critical thinking
- Change management
- Life cycle management
Languages
German
English
Timeline
Program Manager
LINAMAR LIGHT METALS
01.2022 - Current
Superintendent - Assembly
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE INC.
01.2016 - 01.2022
Project Engineer IE-Assembly
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE INC.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Project Engineer Central IE Machining
CONTINENTAL AG
01.2010 - 01.2014
Continental internal Training - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronic
DHBW Mannheim
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