SCOTT KLASSEN

Park City, KS ***** 316-***-**** ac013m@r.postjobfree.com

Product Manager

Motivated, results-oriented and dynamic professional with more than 14 years of comprehensive leadership, experience in engineering and production industries. Thrives in fast-paced and service-oriented environments, both independently and as part of high-functioning teams. Skilled communicator able to build collaborative relationships with vendors, clients, peers, and cross-functional teams. Analytical and organized with fearless approach to problem solving and aptitude for proactively identifying risks or opportunities to improve. Core Competencies

Product Management • Sales Management & Support • Territory Management • Product Development & Launch Leadership • Strategic Planning & Analysis • Market Intelligence • Client Relations • Needs Assessment Process Improvements • Data Management • Estimation & Forecasting • Manufacturing • Production Management Quality Control • Regulatory Compliance • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Project Management • Communication Professional Experience

PRICE BROTHERS EQUIPMENT, Wichita, KS 2015 – 2017

Product Manager

Direct nature and scope of present and future product lines through ongoing review of product specifications and requirements. Review and appraise new products or ideas as well as product and packaging changes. Continually assess product market data through customer-facing communication and evaluation of sales calls. Facilitate inventory turnover and product availability schedules. Utilize market research, costs, and anticipated volume to determine product pricing.

Evaluate customer needs and desires, coordinate market research, and analyze competitive products.

Collaborate with Sales Director to develop comprehensive sales strategies and drive market share growth.

Prepare new products for market through analysis of proposed product requirements and product development programs, development of ROIs, and building time-to-market schedules.

Launch and market new products with development of time-integrated plans in coordination with sales and advertising teams.

Full product line support for Territory Managers.

Receive calls from Implement Dealers to place orders on parts and warranty items.

Service Implement Dealers to locate Owner’s manuals, warranty registration and to provide guidance for repairs and replacements on existing machinery.

Whole Goods & Parts Inventory ordering and management

Creation of Quotes, Sales Orders and Invoices.

WECKWORTH MANUFACTURING, INC., Haysville, KS 2014 – 2015 Estimating Engineer

Prepared work, labor, material, and time estimations through evaluation of proposals, blueprints, specifications, and pertinent documents. Maintained and updated cost database. Delivered estimations and special reports as needed, analyzing and summarizing trends and data.

Identified and resolved issues and discrepancies through collection and analysis of available information in efficient and accurate manner.

Continually updated technical knowledge through attendance at education workshops and review of technical publications.

Experience, Continued

MILLENIUM MACHINE & TOOL, INC., Newton, KS Contract Position 2013 – 2014 Manufacturing Engineer

Built work schedules, prioritization, and production schedules as well as various records and reports to ensure production goals met. Scheduled CNC Machine cell work. Evaluated charts, work orders, production schedules, and various reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current estimates.

Recommended and implemented measure to continually motivate team performance and improve production methods, equipment efficiency, and product quality. COX MACHINE, INC., Wichita, KS Contract Position 2013 Production Supervisor

Directed team of 18 members in production and processing activities, coordinating cross-departmental activities in collaboration with other supervisors. Scheduled work CNC Machine cells. Conducted inspections of materials, products, and equipment. Facilitated training of team members in safe, efficient operations. Determined production needs and evaluated current output through analysis of charts and work orders.

Successfully improved production output by 40% within 4 months.

Ensured production goals met through effectively built and accurate work schedules, assignments, and production sequences.

SIEMENS ENERGY, INC., Hutchinson, KS 2010 – 2013

Quality Inspector

Provided supervisors and teams with notification of risks or issues in production and quality. Verified compliance of product dimensions and resolution of reported issues. Analyzed inspection results to create test results, draft inspection reports, and compute defect percentages.

Identified and resolved any issues in production, quality, or performance, working with cross-functional supervisors and teams to initiate appropriate resolutions.

Strong knowledge a practical use of Leicia Laser, CMM, Catia, & CAD.

SAP Key-User.

Prior Experience

NEX-TECH AEROSPACE, Wichita, KS 2009 – 2010

CNC Machinist

ROYAL PLASTICS, Minden, NE 2007 – 2009

Composite Technician

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, Wichita, KS 2006 – 2007

Assembly Mechanic

IDAHO TIMBER, Halstead, KS 2001 – 2006

Production Supervisor

Education

Agri-Business Degree, Butler Community College, Andover, KS, Current Student Business Management, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

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