MICHAEL H. NEWCOMB
287 Midland Pines Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
803-593-8075 Home
E-mail: kymnewk1@att.net
SUMMARY
I am an experienced manager with several years of experience with increasing responsibilities in Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Management, and Quality Assurance in international food, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries. Competencies
include developing manufacturing competencies, maintenance of operational and maintenance budgets, cost reduction
strategies, people leadership, and line/lean manufacturing efficiency improvement. I was part of the start up team for the
world's largest grass roots aspartame and L-phenylalanine facility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT BUSINESSS OWNER, Graniteville, SC
2008 - present
Contract with clients to perform ISO22000:2005, SQF L2 and L3 and GMPs audits and consulting.
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, Atlanta, Georgia
1998 – 2008
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage manufacturer.
Chilled Manufacturing Manager, Waco, TX, 2007- 2008
Process Improvement Manager; Principle Quality Specialist and Training Manager 1998 – 2007.
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Lead the management of a $23MM budget to within <0.5% target delivering excellent fiscal responsibility to the company.
Lead implementation of “First hour, full power” SMED type project resulting in rated speeds at all equipment within 18
minutes from CIP completion.
Lead the implementation of supply chain mapping of the logistics function (LAP) in CCNA that contributed over $10MM
in system cost savings and identified another $40MM in long term cost savings and cost avoidance projects.
Lead the implementation of a SALT project resulting in 10% line efficiency improvement within two months.
Lead manufacturing and system wide cost savings projects that lead to $2.2MM in immediate savings.
Lead the implementation of both lean methods and TPM within a continuous manufacturing operation resulting in $180K
labor savings.
Lead a national short code team resulting in the implementation of management routines that resulted in a 5% reduction in
cost associated with shrinkage and waste = $1.62MM savings.
Lead a team with responsibility for implementing quality systems in 22 company-owned manufacturing plants within the
United States that lead to improved performance and consistent execution of quality standards.
Trained manufacturing, quality system auditors and quality associates around the world in the effective implementation of
The Coca-Cola Quality System resulting in consistent implementation of quality management systems among all
international locations.
Lead international audit teams in determining level of compliance of company operations to requirements and food safety
standards resulting in overall system improvement and reduction in potential food safety events.
THE MONSANTO COMPANY, Augusta, Georgia
1994 – 1998
Monsanto was the world’s largest manufacturer of aspartame and L-phenylalanine.
Project Manager for Quality Assurance and Maintenance
Responsible for managing the implementation of the ISO9001 project, the mechanical integrity program for site maintenance,
and OSHA VPP Star. Managed a staff of five technical associates in implementation of a mechanical integrity process for
PSM and 30 internal auditors.
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Developed and implemented a Quality Management System resulting in achievement of ISO9001 certification on time,
on budget and considered a best in class quality management system by the registrar.
Developed and implemented a mechanical integrity project for a multi-site maintenance (pharmaceutical and food)
organization resulting in recognition as a Best Practice model for the industry.
Maintained P&L accountability of $1.2 MM maintenance budget that supported site NDT and safety device program.
Developed and implemented a manufacturing plan to meet pharmaceutical excipient guidelines for the bio-gum product
lines resulting in compliance to new customer requests and increased volume sales of bio-gums.
Managed a multi-functional special project team in manufacturing resulting in the identification and control of a
significant manufacturing issue that resulted in no loss of current or future business.
Member of VPP site team that effectively implemented safety management systems resulting in achievement of OSHA’s
Star Site recognition during our first audit.
MICHAEL H. NEWCOMB
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MAMA TISH’S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES, INC., Chicago, Illinois
1993 – 1993
Mama Tish was a family owned maker of fine Italian Ice for the retail and food service.
Quality Assurance Director
Responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing and quality systems.
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Developed a manufacturing and quality manual resulting in compliance to food GMPs and improved operating efficiencies.
Developed and implemented quality system and manufacturing improvements resulting in approval by the USDA’s
certified Child Nutritional program increasing plant sales volume by 5%.
Developed and implemented a raw material and supplier authorization and certification processes for flavor houses,
packaging and ingredient suppliers resulting in reduced process variation.
Maintained P&L accountability of $250K for R&D and quality within budget.
THE MONSANTO COMPANY, Augusta, Georgia
1984 – 1993
Monsanto is the world’s largest manufacturer of aspartame and L-phenylalanine.
Quality Resources Group Leader
Responsible for management of the compliance group, final product laboratory, supplier certification process and
implementation of total quality principles. Managed a staff of 10 degreed professionals.
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Developed and validated Manufacturing Instructions for documenting and controlling the operation of the production and
laboratory areas resulting in 100% compliance to company requirements and FDA guidelines.
Developed validation requirements for the successful start-up of a new granulation unit and chemical synthesis unit
resulting in an on time, under budget start up meeting company and customer requirements.
Developed and implemented process improvements leading to first year saving of $500,000 in manufacturing costs.
Project team member on $100MM new plant that came in $5MM favorable and ahead of schedule.
G.D. SEARLE COMPANY, Augusta, Georgia
1983 - 1984
Laboratory Technician – hired as part of startup team for new pharmaceutical plant
COLUMBIA NITROGEN CORPORATION, Augusta, Georgia
Area Process Controller, Chemical Lab Analyst, Industrial Hygienist and Environmental Analyst
1977 - 1983
CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUSTA, Augusta, Georgia
Supervisor, Quality Control Lab
1973 - 1977
U. S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS – Honorable discharge
1970 - 1973
EDUCATION
Breneau College, Gainesville, Georgia, B. S. in Public Administration, 1989
Emory University, Atlanta Georgia Executive Management Colloquium, 1988
Water and Wastewater Technical School, Neosho, MO, Diploma in water and wastewater treatment operations, 1974
NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/AFFLIATIONS
Lead Assessor/Assessor – ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2000, OSHA VPP and ISO22000:2005
RECENT TRAINING
Ohio State University, Supply Chain Management, 2005
Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing and SALT (Speed, Accumulation and Loss Time), 2006-2008
ISO 22000:2005 Assessor and SQF Auditor training, 2008 and 2009.