Kirk D. Alger
*** **** *** ****** *******, MN ***81 • ab47y3@r.postjobfree.com • 507-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a motivated professional seeking a supervisory or planning and logistics type position to further my career.
Background in manufacturing, purchasing, vendor relations, supply chain management, and mechanical processes. Proven
leadership experience, analytical abilities as well as time management and organizational skills. Thrives on challenges and
the achievement of organizational goals. Training areas include: accounting, human resources, operations, supervisory
management, organizational behavior, Lean-Six Sigma, reliability centered maintenance, Maximo, business ethics, and
marketing.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Covidien, Wabasha, MN 4/2010-Present
Maintenance
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair machines
• Work on pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and set up lead times to ensure efficient flow of materials
• Instructor / trainer Maximo version 7.5 our previous
• Reliability Centered Maintenance Trainer
• Place orders and manage vendor relations
• Develop and manage vendor accounts
• Data analysis and process improvement
• Project Management, Microsoft Project 2007 and 2010
WinCraft, Winona, MN 10/2001-4/2010
Maintenance Technician (2007-2010)
• Administered all types of welding and cutting operations on various alloys
• Inspected machines to ensure they are working properly, trying to prevent problems before they occur by finding loose
connections/worn out parts; clean, oil, grease parts and tighten belts
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work including parts and the date that parts were replaced on each machine;
accurately operate forklift in close quarters with no accidents
Lead Ink technician (2005-2007)
• Prepared all ink for daily orders and ensured proper inventory levels where maintained
• Maintained MSDS books as well as developed standards for maintaining computerized copies for fast access
• Placed orders for ink, bases, and routine supplies for ink area
• Kept track of all new chemicals and inks that come in for testing and ensured the safety of new products by comparing them
with current inventory
• Organized daily activities to ensure organizational goals and mission was met
Screen Printer (2001-2005)
• Setup press to run orders per shop orders
• Maintained tight registration to ensure quality as well as performed on the spot quality management to meet customer’s
satisfaction
Aerotek Professional Staffing, Lakeville, MN 1/2004-4/2004
Lab Technician ChemCentral
• Tested incoming and outgoing chemicals for a major chemical distribution center
• Updated MSDS sheets and scanning them onto company server so that customers could access them easily
• Created certificates of analysis forms for outgoing chemicals
• Checked the authenticity of chemical compounds with their MSDS sheets provided by the manufacture
Education and Military
Minnesota School of Business, (Online)
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
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MSC-Southeast Technical, Winona, MN:
Associate in Applied Science: Industrial Technology
Aveta Business Institute
Lean DFSS / Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
United States Military- Achieved rank of Staff Sergeant
Platoon Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course phases I&II, Tank Commander Course