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Kiel, Wi, Us

Manitowoc, Wi, Us

Manitowoc, Wi, Us

Two Rivers, Wi, Us

Managed multiple departments and budgets to include, production, quality, maintenanceManaged 3 Supervisors, Maintenance Manager, 2 Quality Inspectors, Process Specialist and 108 Union associates Built a strong working relationship with Union Leadership Innovative and creative with the capability of translating new ideas into executable actionsExceptional multitasking skills, able to manage several time sensitive issues simultaneouslyAnalyzed and recommended equipment needs and purchases to owner of company Set daily work schedule to ensure lead times on orders are metManaged employee costs to a YTD average of 17% compared to goal of 25%Worked with environmental compliance coordinator for compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines with hazardous materialsImplemented key metrics for plant to ensure goals are metEmpowered all plant associates to take action when they recognize obstacles and improvement possibilities Conducted Kaizen events to reduce rework from 6% to 3% and lead times for delivery to main customer from 8 days to 7 days from placing order to delivery on customers dock

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Responisble for all P&L within the DC operations for Wisconsin Faucet Operations which includes the WIP department (components inventory), faucet assembly department, finished goods shipping department, and the service parts shipping department. Responsible for inventory within 3 separate warehouses to include accuracy as well as costs for warehousing the inventory. Key role in implementing the addition to the warehouse of one of Kohler’s other business’s with minimal disruption to customer delivery.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us