Arron Knaack Email & Phone Number

Portage, Wi

From 2008 to 2010 I have overseen the rollout and implementation of Oracles 8.11 ERP system to 8 facilities. I was responsible for gap analysis, training, and testing of each facility and maintaining the desired timelines. For each facility this included training on the new system including the use of MRP, forecasting, customer service, scheduling, shipping, warehousing, accounting, and a custom shop floor system.Since 2010 my responsibilities have included communicating to my facilities… Show more From 2008 to 2010 I have overseen the rollout and implementation of Oracles 8.11 ERP system to 8 facilities. I was responsible for gap analysis, training, and testing of each facility and maintaining the desired timelines. For each facility this included training on the new system including the use of MRP, forecasting, customer service, scheduling, shipping, warehousing, accounting, and a custom shop floor system.Since 2010 my responsibilities have included communicating to my facilities the changes that have been implemented. Ensuring proper training on such things as CreateForms upgrades, future upgrades to the ERP system such as going to version 9.1, and an program changes and enhancementsOther responsibilities include: reviewing costing of each of the facilities, forecasting and demand planning, data analysis on costing, freight, manufacturing processes.I work closely with software engineers to communicate the facilities on program changes, test changes, write documentation, and train the users on the new software. I work closely with upper management communicating the changes to their facilities or divisions Show less

Portage, Wi

I was responsible for the installation of Oracle ERP 8.11 system in the manufacturing facility. This included MRP and forecasting, customer service and scheduling, shipping and invoicing among other modules.Also responsible for communicating progress to senior management on program updates, timeline changes, and other problem areasAssisted in the design and testing during the implementation of programs within ERP system before the go live date.Trained over 200 employees in the use… Show more I was responsible for the installation of Oracle ERP 8.11 system in the manufacturing facility. This included MRP and forecasting, customer service and scheduling, shipping and invoicing among other modules.Also responsible for communicating progress to senior management on program updates, timeline changes, and other problem areasAssisted in the design and testing during the implementation of programs within ERP system before the go live date.Trained over 200 employees in the use of the new system in preparation for the go liveIn July 2008 rolled out the Pilot Plant. Show less

Managed shift of 50+ employees and 4 supervisors in 5 different work teams Complete and manage annual review of direct reportsCarry out discipline up to and including termination of employees when necessary Reach safety goals for shift and plant Maintain and enforce quality guidelines to meet and exceed customer expectations Maintain daily, monthly, and yearly production goals Troubleshoot and automated process and communicate issues with Engineering

Supervised 30 employees Complete and manage annual reviews of direct reportsMeet shift and plant goals for Safety, yield, attendance Trouble shoot automated process of robots and facilitate needs and issues with engineering

Supervised 11 employees in 2 different work areas