Mr. Kelly Schwenk, MBA

Rockford, IL 815-***-****

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Manager

Accomplished Manufacturing leader with 20+ years’ success in diverse industries

Seasoned and polished Operational Management professional with expertise developing Quality Assurance programs utilizing multiple methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, and Six Sigma methodologies. Analytical leader skilled in identifying areas of improvement and implementing innovative solutions that consistently increase revenue and reduce overall costs. Collaborative communicator continually focused on developing junior staff and building cross-functional synergy throughout large operations.

Highlights of Expertise

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Business Development

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Toyota Production System Design

Staff Development and Training

Cost Reduction and Avoidance

Inventory Management

Aerospace and Automotive Expertise

Continuous Process Improvements

Project Management

Career Experience

Superior Joining Machesney Park,Il.

Quality Professional (11/2020-present)

AS9100, romer programming, inventory management, incoming inspection, project management

JTEK Industries, Inc., Rockford, Illinois

Employed Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis, TPS, and Kaizen methodologies to ensure project goals met or exceeded consistently.

General Manager (August 2012 to November 2020)

Collaborated directly with OEM and Tier 1 clients to provide strategic project planning, execution, and project monitoring that align with client specifications.

Directed large tooling projects and global supply chains of over many Engineered and unique materials with quantities up to 100M.

Pyramid Plastics, Rockford, IL

Initiated and trained new Lean Manufacturing team (TPS) for Tier I Auto Supplier and oversaw 90 non-exempt employee team.

General Manager ( June 2004 to July 2012)

Reorganized management structure while improving policies, procedures, and defined goals. Conducted Greenbelt project and numerous Kaizen events

Achieved 50% inventory reduction through targeted Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Enhanced sales by over $1M through strategic plan to increase global sales pipeline by adding five key customers; increased overall sales by 25%.

Decreased cost of goods percentage from 78% to 70% resulting in significantly improved overall earnings.

Created and implemented innovative sales compensation and incentive program that expanded annual revenue by 5% and reduced quoting time by 75%.

PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGER (July 2001 to June 2004)

Utilized strategic plan to champion Lean initiatives throughout time-sensitive manufacturing environment.

Reduced manufacturing set up time by over 60%; implemented preventative maintenance program resulting in 10% efficiency increase.

Established KANBAN stocking agreement and JIT pull system that increased on-time delivery to 98% and 50% inventory reduction.

Developed training program to increase understanding of Lean methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, 5-S, TPM, KANBAN Pull Systems, Quick Changeover, Six Sigma Quality, Design for Lean, One-piece Flow, Inventory reduction, and Visual Management.

Additional Experience

Seitz Corporation, Midwest Division, Rockford, IL (1994-2001)

PROCESS ENGINEER, AND PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGER

Process Engineer

Continual improvement

Cycle time reduction

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems

Judson University, Rockford, IL

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Walden University St. Paul, MN

Master of Public Health

Walden University St. Paul, MN

Additional training in (2 yrs Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Poke-

yokes - University of Kentucky), Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt, ISO QS-9001, TS 16949, AS 9100

Professional Development

Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Poke yokes, University of Kentucky

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Doug Bryce School of Injection Molding

Paulson School of Injection Molding, Master

ISO QS-9001, TS 16949, AS 9100

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