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

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