Jonathan Ekstrom Email & Phone Number

Remote

• Managed the consolidation of two separate operations facilities into a newly launched location while ensuring zero injuries, lost customer product, or production capacity
• Lead various HR deployments including implementing a step program merit system, revamping the company performance review program, and integrating a new division onto Workday and ADP systems
• Successfully implemented the 2023 customer product and commercial insurance renewals in order to maintain global coverage across all business lines
• Established external partnerships including with COMC, an industry leader in the raw card storage, creating a new direct submission avenue for PSA grading
• Instrumental in the formulation and launch of a new line of Collectors business grading Funko Pops! resulting in revenue growth and company expansion into a new industry

Remote

• Executed on cyber security preparedness deployment enabling facilities to function for 3-5 days during a companywide system outage
• Contributed to continuous program improvement by upgrading analyst onboarding materials and deployment templates
• Successfully partnered with facilities across multiple time zones and divisions while maintaining a remote working setup

• Managed Ecolab-Carrier relationship for the entire US industrial dish machine business segment covering $10 MM in annual freight spend
• Responsible for project execution and service metrics report outs to senior executives maintaining direct accountability for the delivery experience improvements for the business segment
• Developed and piloted a new delivery appointment methodology that lead to a 35% increase in the ability to measure and execute to internal on time service metrics
• Held a leadership role in the weekly the cross-functional service improvement team responsible for bridging the gaps and maintaining communication in-between marketing and supply chain
• Maintained positive relationships with senior sales leadership as the main contact for urgent and highly sensitive delivery escalations for important customers

Eagan, MN

• Lead production floor team of 20 associates across three shifts, 6 manufacturing areas, and comprehensive R&D equipment facilitating RD&E innovation (over 1400 experiments/year) and supply chain production (over $34MM.
• Instituting 5S program which is improving facility cleanliness, operational ownership and enablement for TPM implementation
• Integral in hiring decisions for production staff, contributor in hiring decisions for warehousing and purchasing
• Facilitated TPM AM Pillar enactment contributing to international equipment platform standardization and the creation of blue book standards

Beloit, Wisconsin

• Manager for the $1.3 million Beloit Universal Cell Redesign project delivering ergonomic safety improvements, increased service through greater line versatility through a cross functional team
• Developed custom TPM routes related to equipment manufacturing to increase manufacturing efficiency resulting in an average of a 25% efficiency gain per line
• Facilitated employee engagement through the creation of initiatives such as the employee win wall displaying employee improvement ideas and running kaizen events for improvements around the plant
• Participated in powered vehicles team minimizing their vehicle usage during manufacturing hours decreasing employee forktruck interactions by over 60 interactions a day

Kendallville, IN

• Managed implementation of $400,000 gelatin water system redesign increasing product quality and operations ease of use
• Contributed to 13 projects valuing between $5,000-$400,000+ at every phase of their execution involving all Kraft Marshmallow and Caramel lines
• Designed mix kettle upgrades and improved process guarding, utilizing clean design principals to comply with GPM and safety guidelines

• Employed as a Lab Technician for a polyolefins lab with the goal of production scale up
• Instrumental in construction of Nitrogen atmosphere glovebox
• Utilized Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) as they pertain to polyolefin characterization

• Employed as a co-head coach for their swim team leading and instructing kids from the ages of 6-18
• Enforced pool safety rules

• Employed as a co-head coach for their swim team leading and instructing kids from the ages of 6-18
• Enforced pool safety rules

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Men's Varsity Swim Team

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