Michael Trathen

Michael Trathen has over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sectors, currently serving as the Director of IT Business Solutions at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing since September 2007. At AAM, Michael has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of SCM - Metal Forming, Director of VSM / Lean / Systems, and Plant Manager at the Fraser Manufacturing Facility. Michael's responsibilities have included business system administration, continuous improvement, and overseeing operations at a new brownfield forging facility. Prior to AAM, Michael worked as Operations Manager at Metaldyne and served as Controller at Mascotech. Michael holds a Master’s degree in Management from Walsh College and a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Northwood University.