Derek Bartels Email & Phone Number

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

• Operated as business units finishing and plating operations expert• Significantly reduced labor variances by executing continuous improvement projects • Created trackable metrics to establish multifunctional team goals and drive key business results• Implemented process improvements that directly resulted in cost savings greater than $750,000• Reduced monthly production scrap by more than $150,000• Managed several capital projects of varying cost and complexity• Ensured consistent compliance with all Wisconsin DNR requirements regarding waste treatment• Facilitated R&D and new product projects regarding the creation of new decorative finishes

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

• Responsible for teams of 40+ manufacturing associates in a high-volume/high-dollar production operation• Addressed and corrected all safety concerns while promoting a safety-first mentality to tasks• Lead member to numerous Kaizen events for 5S, machine setup and planning improvements• Leader of a departmental 5S/continuous improvement team• Organized and managed weekly work schedules and tasks for direct and indirect associates spread throughout multiple departments• Nominated for a global most admired award for teamwork

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

• Evaluated blueprints to determine the required machine operations• Setup machine tooling to perform various milling, drilling and boring operations• Verified dimensional accuracy of components with various precision measuring instruments • Prepared parts successfully for quality layouts• Performed maintenance to minimize machine downtime including fluid upkeep and tooling installations• Managed adjustments and offset coding for CNC tooling

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

• Certified PIV trainer• Advanced user of SAP/Oracle computer systems• Organized and processed orders to outsourced plants independently• Became proficient with warehouse and inventory management.

•Collect, count, and disburse money, and basic bookkeeping•Worked Directly with customers•Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.•Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.•Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services

Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

High School Diploma, General Studies