Michael Curtis is an experienced operations and plant management professional with a career that spans over three decades. Currently serving as Plant Manager at VACUUMSCHMELZE since March 2024, Michael has previously held significant roles including Senior Operations Manager at BorgWarner and Plant Manager at SKF Group. Prior to these positions, Michael was Senior Manager at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation and Vice President of Operations for the Americas at Nederman Manufacturing & Logistics LLC. Michael's extensive tenure at ZF Group included various roles from Engineer to Plant Manager. Michael began their career as a Manufacturing Engineer at Getrag Gears Of NA. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Engineering from Eastern Kentucky University.