John Weiss

About John Weiss

Results-driven manufacturing operations professional who leads both strategically and tactically. Track record includes identifying, developing and implementing opportunities to improve processes and procedures that strengthen operating margins, efficiency, and quality. Strive to increase employee and customer loyalty. Ability to lead while growing organically, increasing market penetration and with new product development in a very competitive global commodity market. Personable and energetic leader who can build and motivate teams to succeed through increased collaboration and communication across all levels of an organization. Expertise:Financial Planning and AnalysisITW Toolbox80/20Cost Accuracy KPIManufacturing LeadershipLean ManufacturingTeam Building / Leadership Development Supply Chain Management Restructuring and Consolidation

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Valley Fastener Group Llc

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Valley Rivet, Forgo Fastener, North Coast Rivet, and Hill Fasteners.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Economics

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• New Business Development
• Operations Management
• Quality Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Kanban
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Automotive
• Materials Management
• Kaizen
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Operational Excellence
• Mrp
• Business Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing