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Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Research, define, develop, and execute strategic product plans grounded in customer and market needs. Create innovations that drive growth and build customer confidence.

Product line owner and subject matter expert. Continuously evaluate market data among new products, changing product features and raw materials, competitive solutions, and published IP in order to mitigate weaknesses and strengthen value of product line.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

Developed and executed sourcing strategy for complex and custom purchased equipment, including: Master Purchase Agreements with key suppliers, & Terms and Conditions analysis and negotiation.

Manage Logistics and Procurement teams consisting of 20+ employees.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

Worked with all departments and levels of the company. Worked daily with customers and vendors. Specified and integrated complex high cost commercial systems. Sought out and introduced new vendors to deepen technical capability and provide competitive sourcing. Managed machine and research and development projects. Redesigned expensive units using value engineering principles to lower cost while increasing function. Gathered and analyzed complex data using statistical methods (six sigma) to organize it and determine conclusions. Served as a member of the Joa IP Review Committee, and inventor on 4 patents. Worked as a technical resource to brainstorm/concept new business opportunities. Traveled around the U.S. and to several foreign countries to develop test plans and solve process problems.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

Followed training/development plan to prepare for Technology Team leadership role. Work-study included general business, project management, leadership, communication, and general engineering skills.

Sheboygan Falls, Wi

Designed and detailed web converting hardware, including adhesive and ultrasonic system integration. Created adhesive and ultrasonic systems layout drawings for machine integration. Collaborated with internal and external machine shops to improve parts and assemblies. Troubleshot designs with assembly department. Worked with and learned from mechanical and electrical engineers from a technical and project perspective.

Gained hands on mechanical knowledge and experience working on large landscape equipment. Learned to weld and participated in unique fabrication solutions. Interacted with Civil Project Engineers, Foreman, Union Workers, Mechanics, and Vendors.

Synthesized and implemented manufacturing process solution by organizing and assessing parts, machines, and processes information. Developed product assembly procedures and instructions. Learned about the injection molding process.