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 production flow/year)• 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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