Chris Klesse 254-***-****

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Waco, TX 76708

Accomplished International Senior Level Operations and Supply Chain Professional with proven expertise in leading internal and external teams through strategic direction of a World Class Vision including:

Increased throughput using Lean Six Sigma Methodology

Consistent savings achievement through process improvements in operations & technology

Increased customer satisfaction through quality, productivity improvements & cost reduction

Successful experience in HR Systems, Finance, Systems/Technology and Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Dennis Group, LLC, Waco, TX 2014-present

Planning, Engineering, and Construction Management for the food and beverage industry.

Construction Manager and Project Engineer

Responsible for projects ranging from $500K to $28M and up to 60 Contractors on site.

Safety training and observations to provide lower risk resulting in no recordable incidents.

Daily/Weekly meetings reviewing safety, quality, and schedule along with a Daily Construction Report providing coordination and communication.

Various clients including Daisy Brand, Modelez International, Con Agra, Dean Foods, and Kellogg.

Completed various projects on schedule including: 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse, 81,000 sq. ft. warehouse freezer roof replacement, new 28,000 sq. ft. production, cooler, and warehouse addition to a working dairy including infrastructure improvements.

Saint Gobain, Performance Plastics, Granville, NY 2011-2014

Manufacturer of foams, films, and fabrics - $1.5 B annual sales

Foams Operations Manager

Responsible for the global operations of the Foams Business Unit consisting of three (3) facilities (US, UK, and Belgium)

Collaboration of worldwide operations for the Foams business.

Safety TIR at 0.68 by using Management Visual Actions (MVA) daily and Behavior Based Safety.

Transitioned to a High Performance Team environment utilizing World Class Manufacturing tools.

Run to Target system put into place as a feed forward system to ensure process control and quality specifications reducing scrap.

20% reduction in waste at Granville resulting in an $884K savings per year.

Efficiency improved ~65% by a collaborative visual schedule and focused improvement projects.

Associated Hygienic Products, LLC, Waco, TX 2008-2011

Manufacturer of absorbent products - $375M annual sales

Operations Manager

New Plant Startup (greenfield) of a 300,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility with state of art technology and sales of $180M

Safety TIR of 1.39 utilizing Behavior Based Safety (BBS). 383 days (record) without a recordable.

Designed and operating in a High Performance Team environment utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools

Quality Defects per million at 0.83 by feed forward process control and 5 minute visuals.

Systems and processes implemented for a zero loss philosophy through training for operational excellence using Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

Lowest case cost in the company by $0.32/case ($2.9M savings) for 2011.

Parallel Products, Louisville, KY 2006-2008

Recycler of liquid waste streams, case goods, and ethanol manufacturer

Director of Operations, Eastern Division

Responsible for the operations of three (3) facilities in the Eastern US (KY, MA, NY).

Provided systems and processes for recycling operations to maximize the value of the commodities from waste streams.

Reduction of 22% in labor cost per case through automation along with a 58% reduction in waste by separation of products.

Streamlined the paperwork process to reduce days to invoice by 55% and deceased inventory by 59%.

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Associated Hygienic Products, LLC, Duluth, GA 2002-2006

Manufacturer of absorbent products - $325M annual sales

Corporate Director, Supply Chain Management,

Purchasing, planning, customer service and logistics operations with $88M budget.

Reduced raw material costs by $7.4M a year using six-sigma approach: material substitution, negotiation, new supply source, and redesign in a market of rising prices.

Improved Customer Service to over 95% (over $1.3M reduction in sales shortages in 2005) and a one number forecast throughout the organization including suppliers with a forward-looking report designed to improve the Sales and Operations planning meeting process.

Developed systems and processes to streamline demand planning, manufacturing, warehouse management and transportation. Realized savings of over $750,000 annually.

Director of Operations,

Manufacturing facility with over 360 associates and sales of $105M.

Centex Manufacturing Company, Waco, TX 1999-2002

Manufacturer of custom canvas and aluminum products

General Manager

Responsible for the profit and loss and business operations.

Increased the size of the business by 71% over the first four years.

Introduced new product lines and regional expansion along with marketing plans.

Paragon Trade Brands, formerly Weyerhaeuser Company, Waco, TX 1988-1999

Personal Care Products Division- $550M annual sales

General Manager, Paragon Mabesa International

Responsible for the startup and operations of a US/Mexican joint venture company with sales of $130M.

Successfully converted US customers to Mexican-made products by building World Class quality standards into the plant.

Director, New Business Development, Plant Manager, Production Manager

Kendall Company, subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive 1982-1988

Manufacturer of hospital products- $800M annual sales

Plant Superintendent, Engineering /Manufacturing Manager, Mechanical Supervisor, Project Engr

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in International Management Studies - University of Texas, Dallas, TX

Master of Business Administration - Western New England College, Springfield, Mass.

BS Engineering/ BA Business Administration - Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management with American Production and Inventory Control Society, APICS

Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma) – Completed with TMAC, University of Texas, Arlington, TX (formally the George Group) April 2013

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