- Drive Continuous improvement activities such as 5s, Takt time/Cycle time. - Write S.O.S. documents to be posted in the plant. - Actively update and present on the line’s metrics On-time complete, safety and quality metrics. - Teach new employee orientation topics such as MPS History and Philosophy (Masterbrand Production system), TPM (Total Production Maintenance), 5s, Lean Manufacturing.- Lead Kaizen events. - Support the Lean manufacturing culture by training the associates. - Manage Omega Cabinetry Finish performance boards.

- Develop cost models using model-based software, industry/financial analysis, and statistical analysis- Support Supply Base Managers in negotiations - Identify valid cost reduction opportunities- Actively participate in the development of sourcing strategies- Drive implementation of Supply Base Manager led cost reduction projects- Develop accurate cost change forecasts, communicating major changes from month to month- Support design-to-cost efforts through cost analysis, ideation, and competitive product benchmarking- Motivate cost transparency within the supply base by promoting the benefits of the John Deere Quote Form

- Identified, recruited, admitted and enrolled prospective students by attending and representing Upper Iowa University at regional College Fairs and high schools. - Managed a recruitment territory and oversee a marketing campaign for the following territories: Chicago, Illinois, the state of Wisconsin, and North Fayette Valley Community School District. - Read, interpreted, and evaluated students' academic credentials to helped them through the college application process. - Communicated with prospective students throughout the entire recruitment period via mail, telephone, and various electronic means.