Jeff Krause

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OBJECTIVE Obtain a position that will utilize my leadership and technical skills to benefit the organization and provide opportunity for further professional development.

OVERVIEW Accomplished leader and technical manufacturing engineering professional

Facilitates improvements to exceed internal and customer requirements

Utilizes metrics for data driven results

Automotive and TS-16949 certification experience

ISO-9001 industrial fabrication manufacturing

Military defense contractor experience

International project management

Enjoys challenging fast paced environment

Motivates employees to lead and grow professionally and personally

Hard working dedicated individual who gets the job done

Utilize Six Sigma methods for root cause problem solving

LEAN/Kaizen daily approach, training, and workshop facilitator

Communicates well throughout all levels, inside and outside organization

Completion of multiple leadership and project management training seminars including DDI (Pittsburgh, PA) personal assessment with high level of results.

EMPLOYMENT

The Will-Burt Company Orrville, Ohio (ESOP)

2016 – present General Manager

P&L responsibility of division responsible for military defense contract

Lead start-up production and customer approval efforts

Manage budget, expense, and capital plans

2012 - 2014 Plant Manager

Lead manufacturing efforts of industrial and government fabrication areas

Train use of 5 why and 8D quality corrective action methodology

Create and implement project management and APQP system

Develop visual management and daily plant walk activities

Improved OTD from 60% to 98% while improving safety and quality

LuK USA LLC Wooster, Ohio (Schaeffler Group USA)

2012 – 2014 Director - Production

Ensure safety of personnel and quality of our products

Accountable for customer shipments and product cost

Responsible and accountable for 300 direct and indirect personnel

Create and manage budgets, oversee investments

Daily production of over 1.5 million parts per month

Plan for future growth, coach and mentor employees

Work closely with plants in Mexico, Europe, and Asia

2005 - 2011 Production Manager – Assembly, CNC Machining, Bonding

Manage up to 100 employees to deliver quality parts on time to the customer

Implement, motivate use of LEAN including 5S,TPM, Kanban, changeover

Coordinate logistics and supply chain to maintain low inventory

Manage 15 production metrics and budget headcount and costs

2003 - 2004 Production Engineer – Assembly, CNC Machining, Bonding

Responsible for technical issues in department that includes assembly, bonding, and machining.

Supervise manufacturing engineers, performed production MRP planning.

Responsible for daily issues and back-up for manager.

2002 LEAN - Kaizen Continuous Improvement

Completed training under Kaizen personnel in LEAN manufacturing concepts.

Supported and led workshops in multiple areas for continuous improvements.

Team Leader for TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation.

2001 Central Manufacturing Engineering

Program management responsibility as a key member of a team including customer and supplier with high efforts on root cause investigation.

Implemented a new friction material and manufacturing process

Leader of Cost Request Team for processes and capital improvements

Supervised engineers for implementation of process improvements.

2000 – 2003 Project Team Leader

Managed timing, cost, and performance of projects through cross-functional team including customer interface.

Successful implementation of four new critical production projects.

1999 – 2001 Heat Treat Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing improvements including scrap reduction from 8% to 1.5%. Managed $1.75 million project with a high level of customer involvement to develop and implement a new bonding process critical to future expansion.

1997 – 1999 Prototype Engineer

Coordinated technical prototype builds and delivery of components

Developed new bonding material and process

1994 – 1997 Co-op

Plan prototype orders to meet customer orders

Implement and prepare CNC machining department for QS-9000 certification

Rotate through four departments to gain hands-on experience

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

The University of Akron, 1997

Minor in Mathematical Sciences

President of Tau Beta Pi honors society

Vice-president of SAE organization, member of winning SAE Baja team

PERSONAL

Leadership and teaching responsibilities in church and non-profit ministry organizations. FOP active member.

Leadership committee member and Chaplain, Boy Scouts of America

Interests – spending time with family including camping, fishing, sports, hiking

Previous work experience: McDonald’s – crew leader, Landscaping - private

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