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    Mike Van [email protected]

    3705 East Carmel DriveCarmel, IN 46033317.566-0355

    Objective: To obtain an opportunity utilizing my experience and skills in plantand project management, driving organizational competitive advantage through continuous improvement of cost structures and technology innovations.Experience:

    July 2010- Present Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Indianapolis, In

    R&D Process and Strategic Project Manager - Focus on projects and new product development.

    * R&D responsibility for the product line* Strategy Projects Responsibilityo Identified earlier in the year and key for the business future.o Potential large capital investment projects are managed through a stage gate process.* Member of the product line leadership team.

    2007- July 2010 Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Indianapolis, INOperations Manager/ R&D Process Manager Cargill DCI. (Responsible for the safety, quality, operations and capital spend for the Paris, Illinois plant and the Indianapolis plant. Total employees 185, 45 salaried and the remainder union hourly employees)* Behavioral Based Safety process was strengthened and participation was increased 100% in both locations.* The safety record for the last two reported years was a reported injury frequency rate of 2.0 and 1.9 respectively. No lost time accidents with only 7 medical aid accidents during 830,000 man-hours worked.* Total P&L responsibility of $25 million operating spend.* Co-led negotiation team for Paris union contract. We successfully negotiateda three year contract with key language changes beneficial to plant management w

    ith no increases in the first year. The contract was approved by a 6:1 margin by the union membership.* Drove fundamental changes in maintenance and reliability programs, improving the preventive and predictive technologies used and the systems to implement thetechnologies.* Key member of the product line leadership team providing strategic direction for the product line.* Added structure in engineering and H&S to improve operations allowing execution of projects and roll out of larger BU policies. Over $2 million spent on basecapital annually meeting schedule and budget.* Responsible for continued R&D new product development including responsibilityfor all intellectual property work.* Strong customer interface skills on all levels (purchasing, plant operations a

    nd R&D) and have been instrumental in acquiring and maintaining business with large food manufacturing customers.

    2003-2007 Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Indianapolis, INPlant Manager/ Cargill DCI R&D Process Manager* Instrumental in developing new products including low carb and whole grain pro

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    ducts. The whole grain products are successful in the market place today and are a major contributor to the product line P&L.* Patent granted for a dry corn milling flow with several pending on whole grainprocesses and value added feeds.* Emphasis on engagement has led to the Indianapolis plant having the highest engagement score in the business unit at 87%.* Successfully worked with major cereal manufacture to develop special raw ingredient for a product. The plant using the ingredient paid a premium above what their purchasing was willing to pay.* Developed and maintained good relationships with major food manufacturer R&D teams.* Worked extensively on Mexican Masa project.* Active member of the Ethanol Fractionation Team* Served as Technical Director of the product line, interfacing with the Food Technical Development Center.* Responsible for IP protection and patent applications for the product line.1999-2003 Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Indianapolis, INPlant Manager* Successfully managed two work force reductions.* Led effort to convert old mill into unique new short flow mills. This resultedin the plant's ability to produce specialty products with better yields.* Key member of negotiation team that was successful in establishing a 5-year union contract, which required difficult changes.1994-1999 Illinois Cereal Mills (Cargill owned) Paris, IL

    Plant Manager* Led effort and succeeded in moving ICM plant to Cargill safety policies and Cargill processes.* Instituted Behavioral Based Safety with great success.* Moved contract and work rules to manageable status.

    1989-1994 Cargill Flour Milling Stockton, CAProject Manager/Plant Manager* Responsible for the design, building and start up of new green field flour mill. This required the forming of very inexperienced management team. The growthin this team was key in successfully hiring all personnel and training them to operate the facility. The project was at the budget of 19.8 million and startup was very successful.

    * Efficiency improvements after start up allowed the mill to run at 120% of rated capacity, which went far beyond the expectations of Cargill management.

    1985-1989 Cargill Flour Milling Jacksonville, FLPlant Manager* Took over a recently acquired plant (Seaboard Allied Milling) and instituted Cargill policies and procedures quickly and effectively.* Successfully managed the work force through turnover of 20 out of 29 employeesthat had substance abuse issues.* While managing the plant two major projects were successfully completed: One was a completely automated 250,000-grain storage elevator and the other flour storage of 80,000 cwt.

    1980-1985 Cargill Wet Milling Memphis, TNStarch Department Manager, Germ Plant Project Engineer, Maintenance Department Manager* Supervised the starch department for two years.

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    * Successfully engineered and supervised construction and startup of $4.5 million germ plant.* As Maintenance Manager, developed preventive maintenance programs that loweredemergency downtime and repair costs.1976-1979 Cargill Wet Milling Cedar Rapids, IAShift Supervisor and Starch Department Superintendent* Learned flows and supervised shifts for 1 year. Successfully took over the supervision of the Starch Dept for 2 years, which led to transfer to Memphis.Education:1972-1976 Iowa State University Ames, IA* B.S., Agricultural Engineering

    2004- 2006 Purdue University West Lafayette,IN* M.S. from Purdue University in Managing Technology.o Project and General Management coursework allowed academic perspectives to beinterfaced with my extensive working knowledge. New methodologies and field research were introduced, which strengthened my ability to adapt to new situationsand occurrences under operational conditions. Above all, importance was placedon the interaction with others in order to fully appreciate the vast experiencesbrought to this environment through which we learned to better manage and learn.

    Interests / Community Involvement:

    Through my family, church, and community involvement I have found a balance thatallows me to focus on my work and career at a very high level. I always show dedication and loyalty to the projects I undertake, regardless if I am at home orin the workplace. My experiences and years in this field have not only made mea leading expert, but have also honed my managerial skills.I enjoy and take pride in supporting my family and participating in their activities as often as I can. To relax, I read Science Fiction novels, watch action movies, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from working around the house and yard.

    In the fall of 2004, I started a two-year journey to complete a Masters programat Purdue University. This Masters program gave me additional knowledge, and al

    though challenging to accomplish while working full-time and being there for myfamily, was beneficial and rewarding both professionally and personally in the long run.