Joe Ruder

About Joe Ruder

With over 5 years at Shape Corp, I\'ve honed my expertise in operational excellence, manufacturing process improvement, and strategic leadership. At Shape Corp, my mission has been to drive efficiency and optimize performance across global operations. My role as Global Director of Operational Excellence is a testament to my commitment to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement that echoes the company\'s forward-thinking ethos. My diverse experiences enable me to bring a unique perspective, enhancing our team\'s ability to innovate and excel.In my current role, I manage multiple functional groups including Equipment Standardization, Core Technology, and Global Lean Manufacturing Systems. My leadership has been instrumental in not only advancing our manufacturing processes but also in executing critical plant closures with the utmost efficiency. Leveraging my Red X certification, I\'ve led my team to significantly enhance operational workflows, ensuring that our manufacturing practices set industry benchmarks.

Experience

1. Global Director of Operational Excellence

   Shape Corp.

   Oct 2021 — Present · Grand Haven, MI, US

   Managed and lead the following Corporate Functional Groups: o Equipment Standardization and Optimization Group o Core Technology Experts for Shape Corp (IPEX) o Global PC@L o Global Lean Manufacturing System (SES) o Global Costing and Capital Acquisition

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

  1998 — 2003

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Executive Finance

• Kettering University

  Master's degree, Operations Management

  2006 — 2013

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing
• Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
• Automotive
• Aluminum Processing and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Fmea
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Kaizen