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Des Moines, Iowa

Design and deliver learning and development training for various departments, i.e. Leadership Academy, Lean Academy, computer skills and safety. Designed, implemented and maintain the legacy internal training tracking program in conjunction with IT. Converting legacy training program to Learning Management System (LMS) and managing 550+ users. Utilize a variety of training methods for multiple learning styles such as one-on-one, classroom, interactive and e-learning. Co-lead Internal Audit Program, including designing audit content, conducting internal audits, and training internal auditors in order to achieve 2017 ISO 9001:2008 certification and prepare for 2001:2015 certification in 2018. Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor. Lead or co-facilitate Continuous Improvement Kaizen events and coordinate improvement activities. Analyzed and monitored product loss for three manufacturing locations and serve as a consultant for other locations.

Des Moines, Iowa

Directed all manufacturing and engineering activities in the NAFTA region. Analyzed and determined manufacturing strategies to align with company objectives. Oversaw a total annual manufacturing operating budget of $13M (USD). Managed 8 direct reports and 187 indirect reports.

Des Moines, Iowa

Directed plant operations from plant start-up through 6 system qualifications in 4 years. Supervised a staff of 21 employees. Managed all areas of plant operations – safety, manufacturing, inventory, operating expenses, and training. Implemented Process Safety Management (PSM). Conducted annual reviews of the Quality Assurance System to ensure compliance and ongoing integrity of systems.

Des Moines, Iowa

Managed and directed the processes for control of product consistency and raw material quality. Supervised six Quality Control Technicians. Served as the main plant contact on customer complaints. Established specifications and measurements for raw materials, machine, methods, and product in support of manufacturing.