Keith Lennop

About Keith Lennop

With over two decades of experience in manufacturing and packaging, I am currently a…

Experience

1. Plant Operations Manager

   Menasha Corporation

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Oversee and support production staff management, ensuring alignment with company goals and performance expectations, while coaching teams to address daily operational challenges and achieve short- and long-term performance targets.•Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve objectives in safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, workforce development, cost control, and profitability, fostering a culture of urgency, integrity, and trust.•Own key performance metrics, including machine efficiency, labor utilization, and overall productivity, while guiding departmental leaders in achieving scorecard objectives through data-driven decision-making and performance analysis.•Lead and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives, introducing innovative practices, processes, and strategic cross-functional projects to drive operational excellence and measurable value.•Proactively monitor site capacity, collaborating with other facilities to optimize scheduling and meet internal and external customer on-time delivery demands.•Conduct equipment feasibility studies, recommend capital investments, and partner with Finance to develop and monitor capital expenditure plans, ensuring accountability for return on investment.•Prepare, manage, and track annual financial plans, leveraging forecasting tools to monitor and adjust performance outcomes while overseeing cost control initiatives.•Ensure the maintenance, security, and operational readiness of facilities, grounds, utilities, and equipment while enforcing safety, food safety, environmental, and compliance policies.•Engage with key stakeholders to provide technical support, address order issues, explore business opportunities, and maintain strong customer relationships.•Drive employee and organizational development through strategic talent management, training, and succession planning, while staying informed on industry trends through networking, events, and professional publications.

Education

• Lowell P. Goodrich

  High School Diploma

  1993 — 1996

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Business Management

  1996 — 1997

• Fox Valley Technical College

  Associate, Printing & Publishing

  1998 — 2000

• Moraine Park Technical College

  General Credits

  1998 — 1998

Skills

• Catalogs
• Team Management
• People Skills
• Operations Management
• Process Improvement
• Quarkxpress
• Web Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Skills
• Illustration
• Customer Service
• Standards Compliance
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Proof
• Brochures
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Flexo
• Posters
• Time Management
• Offset Printing
• Management
• Team Building
• Photoshop
• Indesign
• Conflict Resolution
• Works Well with People
• Continuous Improvement
• Works Well Individually
• Image Manipulation
• Helping Others Succeed
• Department Management
• Pre-Press
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Direct Mail
• Flyers
• Advertising