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Michal Riha

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Site Director at Mars
📍 Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States

Michal is a seasoned Site Director for Mars, currently managing the worlds largest M&Ms production plant. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, his expertise lies in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transformation. He holds a Masters Degree from the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice.

He is deeply passionate about both manufacturing and people, firmly believing that engaged associates are the primary driver of a companys success. Outside of his professional focus, he follows the NBA and is a fan of the Chicago Bulls.

Unique fact: He leads a team of over 450 associates at the largest M&Ms factory on the globe.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Site Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States
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Operational Excellence
Manages a large-scale manufacturing site with a focus on asset and OPEX transformation, drawing on his background in lean manufacturing.
Team Engagement
Believes engaged associates in high-performing teams are the biggest asset of any company and the main driver of its success.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Site Director
Mars
7-2020 - 4-2021
Strategic Project Leader
Mars
2-2018 - 6-2020
Site Director
Mars
8-2010 - 10-2012
Project Manager
Wrigley
6-2008 - 6-2010
Senior Operations Manager
Wrigley
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Education
1993 - 1998
Master’s Degree
University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
2005 - 2006
Faculty of Social Sciences
Charles University
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