Mike Costello
About Mike Costello
Mike Costello serves as the Manager of the Americold Operating System and Continuous Improvement for the East Region, with extensive experience in operational management and continuous improvement methodologies. He has held various leadership roles at Americold Logistics and Armstrong World Industries, and he holds multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Current Role at Americold
Mike Costello serves as the Manager of the Americold Operating System and Continuous Improvement for the East Region. In this role, he leads the implementation of the Americold Operating System across 25 facilities in the Eastern United States. He has been with Americold Logistics, LLC since 2013 and has held various positions, including General Manager of the Lancaster and York Plants since 2013 and previously as General Manager for the Manchester and York Plants from 2014 to 2015.
Previous Experience at Americold Logistics
Prior to his current position, Mike Costello worked at Americold Logistics, LLC in several capacities. He served as the Director of Lean Sigma Continuous Improvement from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he was the General Manager for the Manchester and York Plants for a period of 10 months in 2014-2015. His extensive experience at Americold has contributed to his expertise in operational management and continuous improvement.
Professional Background in Continuous Improvement
Mike Costello has a strong background in continuous improvement methodologies. He worked at Honeywell as a Black Belt - Design For Six Sigma Leader from 2001 to 2005 and as an Operations Manager from 1998 to 2001. His experience at Armstrong World Industries included roles as Master Black Belt and Black Belt, where he focused on skills development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Mike Costello holds an MBA from Averett University, which he completed in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering from Thomas Jefferson University in 1989 and a Master of Science in Textile Technology from The Institute of Textile Technology in 1991. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in operational management and continuous improvement.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Mike Costello is responsible for conducting customer Kaizens as part of the continuous improvement efforts at Americold. He also leads Lean Based Continuous Improvement training, providing instruction both in the classroom and online. His focus on training and development supports the overall operational efficiency of the facilities he oversees.