Michael Eilola

SVP, Operations at Blue Origin

Michael Eilola is the SVP of Operations at Blue Origin. Michael has over 20 years of experience in supply chain management and has held various leadership positions at Celestica, Mattel, and Honeywell Aerospace.

Eilola is responsible for the operational activities of Celestica’s ATS business unit which includes four business segments: Aerospace and Defense, Capital Equipment, Industrial and Smart Energy and HealthTech; and 17 manufacturing locations across North America, Europe and Asia. Michael is also responsible for developing and implementing an Operations Excellence strategy for ATS with a special focus in developing and maintaining a zero defects quality culture, as well as building strong, sustainable processes to drive continuous improvement, productivity, and working capital performance.

Prior to joining Blue Origin, Eilola served as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mattel, Inc. from August 2017 to May 2019. In this role, they were responsible for Mattel’s global supply chain operations, including sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service. Michael also led the company’s efforts to improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the supply chain.

Before joining Mattel, Eilola spent 9 years at Honeywell Aerospace where they held various leadership positions in supply chain management. Michael was promoted to Vice President of Supply Chain Operations in August 2008 and was responsible for all activities needed to produce the company’s products, services and all related supply chain execution activities such as manufacturing, production planning and the procurement of services and supplies.

Eilola has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.

Michael Eilola's educational career consists of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University.

Michael Eilola reports to Terry Benedict, Chief Operating Officer. They are on a team with Jason Priebe - VP, Operations, Roger Su - VP, Strategy & Production Control, and Scott Henderson - VP, Test & Flight Operations.

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