Michael Funke

Michael Funke has extensive work experience in supply chain management and operations. Michael currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Weir Motion Metrics, where they lead the company's efforts to strengthen its position as a global partner for AI-enabled mining and construction solutions. In this role, they are responsible for various non-R&D deliverables including product strategy, sales operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance. Prior to their current position, Funke served as Vice President Operations at Weir Motion Metrics, leading the manufacturing, supply chain, human resources, and finance teams to scale for significant growth.

Before joining Weir Motion Metrics, Funke held multiple leadership positions at ESCO Corporation, including Vice President of Global Supply Chain. In this role, they were responsible for all global supply chain activities, including sourcing, procurement, supplier quality, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics. Funke also served as the Head of Integration for Weir Motion Metrics at ESCO Corporation, collaborating across teams to integrate the acquired company and digital services business.

Funke's earlier career includes roles at Panduit, Esselte Inc., Superior Truss and Panel, and Micron Technology, where they gained experience in lean implementation, materials management, plant management, and manufacturing operations. Overall, Funke has demonstrated their expertise in driving operational excellence and strategic planning throughout their career.

Michael Funke has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Strategy, Finance, and Marketing from Portland State University. Michael also holds two Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees, one in Production/ Operations Management and the other in Management Information Systems, both obtained from the University of Idaho. In addition to their degrees, Michael Funke has certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications from Villanova University and APICS CPIM certification.