John Duren

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Vice President Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain at Curt G Joa @ CURT G. JOA INC.
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Kewaskum, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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About John Duren

I am a manufacturing and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in logistics and production and a passion for achieving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. I have a Master of Business Administration degree from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering, as well as multiple certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Lean Sensei, and ISO 13485:2003 Quality Systems.Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain at CURT G. JOA INC., a global leader in designing and manufacturing machinery for the disposable hygiene products industry. In this role, I oversee all aspects of manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management, ensuring optimal efficiency, quality, and delivery of products and services. I also work closely with the executive team, managers, and supervisors to develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures that align with the company's vision and goals. Some of my key achievements include:Improving the manufacturing process by applying Lean Six Sigma principles and tools, resulting in a 15% reduction in waste, a 10% increase in productivity, and a 5% increase in profitability.Leading the implementation of a new ERP system that streamlined the operations and supply chain functions, enhanced the data accuracy and visibility, and improved customer service and satisfaction levels.Developing and mentoring a high-performing team of over 200 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

John Duren's Current Company Details
CURT G. JOA INC.

Curt G. Joa Inc.

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Vice President Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain at Curt G Joa
John Duren Work Experience Details
  • Curt G. Joa Inc.
    Vice President Manufacturing, Operations And Supply Chain
    Curt G. Joa Inc. Oct 2023 - Present
    Sheboygan Falls, Wi, Us
  • Autopets
    Vice President Manufacturing And Fulfillment
    Autopets Nov 2020 - Oct 2023
    Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us
  • Kmc
    Director Of Manufacturing/Manufacturing Engineering
    Kmc Oct 2018 - Nov 2020
    Port Washington, Wi, Us
  • Kmc
    Director Of Manufacturing
    Kmc Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
    Port Washington, Wi, Us
  • Mortara Instrument
    Senior Vice President Operations
    Mortara Instrument Jun 2016 - May 2017
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
    Company acquired by Hill-Rom in February 2017Managed $120 million in customer orders including manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain operations. Produced and shipped custom orders within three day lead time. Developed S&OP Planning Process in coordination with sales and marketing departments and reviewed results for performance adjustments. Directed $55 million global supply chain implementing projects to improve inventory turns, reduce inventory, and lower component lead time. Controlled labor and expenses to ensure meet budget requirements and monitored production trends. Established operational KPI's to review performance. Tasked with negotiating and monitoring vendor contracts, and contract compliance. Achievements:Implemented electronic manufacturing records system to reduce paperwork from 30 minutes to five. Saved $120 annually recovering $80,000 in development expenses. Streamlined vendor operations to reduce inventory from $26 to $14 million and improve turns from 1.8 to 7.2. Increased efficiency and improved on-time delivery from 85% to 98%.Designed new manufacturing facility to consolidate manufacturing, distribution, and service operations for $100 million dollar company. Reduced operational expenses by $2.3 million annually and increased production by 26% with no additional labor cost. Reduced product lead time from 40 to three days with improved manufacturing layout, lean methodologies and S&OP Planning system. Improved on-time shipping performance from 60% to 97%, and reduced manufacturing costs by $2 million annually.
  • Mortara Instrument
    Vice President Operations
    Mortara Instrument Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
  • Performance Health
    Director Of Manufacturing/Regulatory Affairs
    Performance Health Aug 2006 - Feb 2014
    Warrenville, Illinois, Us
    Managed five global manufacturing sites including P&L, forecasting and production schedules. Developed accurate S&OP plans and forecasts and reviewed data accuracy. Monitored sales to forecast data to identify trends and adjust production. Implemented continuous improvement programs and established KPI's to determine costs, delivery time, scrap, and equipment utilization. Audited US and international regulatory compliance for licensing and reporting requirements. Achievements:Consolidated global manufacturing from five international sites to one US facility, one European location, and one new Thailand location. Streamlined supply chain operations to save $2 million in annual operational cost, reduced lead times from eight weeks to five days, and increased product line sales from 8 to $25 million within two years. Developed common ERP platforms for facilities to reduce operational cost by $750,000. Standardized software maintenance, reduced labor and inventory cost, and consolidated raw material purchases,
  • Performance Health
    Plant Manager
    Performance Health Apr 2002 - Aug 2006
    Warrenville, Illinois, Us
    Sammons Preston AcquisitionMaintained $10 million manufacturing division including production, distribution, and supply chain management. Coordinated production for three US facilities providing injection molding, metal and wood furniture manufacturing, and molded foam production. Controlled budget to maintain production schedules and cost. Managed equipment preventative maintenance to ensure production availability. Designed and developed new products with the marketing department and implemented cost improvement projects to reduce expenses and improve quality. Achievements:Updated manufacturing equipment to lower defects from 18% to 2% lowering expenses by $1.5 million with reduced labor requirements, faster production, and less scrap. Relocated plastics molding operations after building sale. Secured new site and determined required modifications and scheduled move with one day downtime. Saved $250,000 annually with improved equipment layout and lean manufacturing practices.
  • Performance Health
    Manufacturing Engineering Manager
    Performance Health Jun 1999 - Apr 2002
    Warrenville, Illinois, Us
    Sammons Preston Acquisition of Smith and Nephew RehabilitationImplemented new processes with manufacturing. Reviewed existing manufacturing operations and identify opportunities for improvement. Developed new products in coordination with sales and marketing. Provided injection molding department technical support to meet production goals and reduced scrap. Introduced polymer formulations for medical bracing applications.AchievementsIntroduced new equipment and processes to address six month lead time and a 20% reject rate. Reduced perforating process lead time from six months to two days while lowering defect rate to less than 1%. Saved $300,000 in annual cost. Streamlined molded plastics part trimming operations to reduce secondary work introducing two robotic multi-axis cells to perform parts trimming. Reduced labor from 21 operators to four saving $200,000 in annual cost.
  • Performance Health
    Manufacturing Engineer/Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Performance Health Jun 1990 - Jun 1999
    Warrenville, Illinois, Us
    Sammons Preston acquisition of Smith and Nephew RolyanDescription: Provided comprehensive support of medical plastics manufacturing plant. Evaluated manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs. Applied expertise of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. Managed relationships with equipment vendors to secure competitive pricing and quality service. Designed manufacturing processes in line with product requirements and testing standards. Prepared product and process reports.Key Accomplishments:-Developed robotic CNC manufacturing cell with $140K annual savings -Cut $150K in costs by coordinating design and tooling improvements on several key projects-Relocated and re-engineered plastics extrusion line obtained through business acquisition to reduce scrap rate from 7.5 to 1.5%

John Duren Skills

Medical Devices Operations Management Manufacturing Distribution Multi Site Global Operations Lean Manufacturing Process Implementation Process Improvement Six Sigma Business Adminstration Strategic Planning Operational Analysis Engineering Project Management Auditing Quality Assurance Profit And Loss Forecasting Team Development Compliance Cost Control Inventory Control Customer Service Customer Lead Time Team Leadership Evaluations Mentoring Continuous Improvement Iso 13485 Quality System Business Process Improvement P&l Management

John Duren Education Details

  • Marquette University
    Marquette University
    General
  • Milwaukee School Of Engineering
    Milwaukee School Of Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Milwaukee School Of Engineering
    Milwaukee School Of Engineering
    Mechanical Engineering

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