John Schiermeister

About John Schiermeister

As the Senior Director of Operations at AriensCo, I have over five years of experience leading multiple manufacturing facilities that produce outdoor power equipment, sheet metal, powder coat paint, assembly, and distribution. I am responsible for the tactical and strategic planning, income statement, P&L, company financials, capital planning, and budgetary process of these operations, as well as the supply, inventory, and operational planning.I am passionate about teaching, coaching, and mentoring my team of over employees, with a heavy focus on succession planning and leader development. I have increased revenue by 40%, schedule attainment by 24%, and average units per day by 34%, while decreasing hours per unit by 22%, by utilizing lean tools and leadership to drive change and establish a culture of continuous improvement. I am also experienced in project management, leading cross-functional teams, strategic planning, change management, safety leadership, and multiple facility leadership. I have been recognized with the Baldridge Criteria for Manufacturing, Fiscal Law, Bronze Star, and Order of Saint Maurice for my achievements and excellence in manufacturing operations.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Operations

   AriensCo

   Dec 2020 — Present · Brillion, WI, US

Education

• Lakeland University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA and Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

  Certificate, Military and Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development, Personnel Management

  2008 — 2008

• Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course

  Certificate, Leadership, Personnel Management, Training Management

  2000 — 2000

• First Sergeants Course

  Certificate, Leadership, Personnel Management

  2003 — 2003

• Primary Leadership and Development Course

  Certificate, Leadership, Management

  1994 — 1994

• Lakeland University

  BA, Dual Major Business Administration and Marketing Minor in Economics

  2001 — 2004

• Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course

  Certificate, Leadership, Personnel Management, Training Management

  1997 — 1997

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Operations
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Budget Forecasts
• Operations Management
• Training Management
• Army
• Supervisory Skills
• Force Protection
• Strategic Planning
• Operating Budgets
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Personnel Supervision
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Interagency Coordination
• Employee Evaluation
• Combat
• Tactics
• Process Improvement
• Kata
• Intelligence Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Experienced Business Analyst
• Kaizen
• Team Building
• Management
• Operational Planning
• Organizational Development
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Motivational Speaking
• Project Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Intelligence
• Command