Kirk Weiss

About Kirk Weiss

Hands-on” manufacturing and systems engineering professional with an excellent track record maximizing operational effectiveness by leveraging technology to transform, automate and orchestrate. Strengths include attention to detail, problem-solving, decision making, mentoring, and work ethic. Diverse work experience in manufacturing high-growth, startup, and turnaround environments with expertise delivering flexible and scalable solutions. Influential leader in both manufacturing operations management and technology innovation. Areas of Expertise:Program/Project ManagementSystem Integration/ImplementationSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing Systems EngineeringBusiness Process EngineeringAdvanced ManufacturingDigital TransformationMost recent System Experience:Zoho CRM Plus, Workato, Kinetic - Epicor ERP Platform, MISys Manufacturing Software, EZ-MES MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SOFTWARE, 42Q Cloud-Based MES Solution, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, IFS Enterprise Operational Intelligence, SAP HANA® Enterprise Cloud, AVEVA System Platform, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, SIMATIC PCS 7, Aspen InfoPlus.21Strengths:(Strategic, Responsibility, Command, Self-Assurance and Learner)Awards/AchievementsNASA Manned Flight Awareness – Award of MeritRaytheon Engineers & Constructors – Performance AwardSunEdison Semiconductor Outstanding Achievement Team Award - SAP UpgradeWorld Class Project Management (Certificate of Achievement)SunEdison Semiconductor – 2016 Recognition AwardPrinciples of Lean Manufacturing (Certificate of Completion) United Technologies – USBI Special Projects AwardBobier LK Car Body Inspection Centre (Certificate of Award)McDonnell-Douglas – Management Improvement (Certificate of Achievement)Two US Army – Medals of Commendation“A manager needs to … understand that the performance of anyone is governed largely by the system [process] that she/he works in. The system is the responsibility of management.” - Edwards Deming

Experience

1. President

   Applied Operational Excellence, Llc

   Jan 2017 — Present · St. Louis, MO, US

   Revitalize organizations through strategic thinking and innovative technology. Solve the chronic underlying problems and focus on the efforts that bring long-term results. Leverage experience-based knowledge, situation appraisal expertise, desire to continually learn and passion for delivering the optimum solution. Widen the circle of influence by working on things that we can do something about. Strengthen existing, rekindle old, and build new relationships. As we journey down the path of the 4th Industrial Revolution, the mission is to provide differentiating and breakthrough results.FläktGroup – SEMCO - Process and technology transformation in supply chain and operations through best-practice adoption, scenario exercises, system setup modeling, rigorous process/system validation and deployment of Epicor – Kinetic. Challenges faced include delays, change acceptance, data cleansing and resource availability. Organization is continually realizing gains by the reduction of process variability, improved visibility of operational situation, capture/visibility of job costs, and utilization of resource across sites/companies.Weir Minerals Rubber Engineering - Architected the SMART Value Stream Platform and built out the supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution. Initiative was conducted in three phases (Strategy, Enablement and Transformation). Solution has been adopted across the global network of manufacturing sites. Benefits gained include granular visibility of WIP within the plants, detailed information on plant cycle times, real time detailed information in the throughput of operations and utilization of key bottleneck resources, improved ability to measure and manage product standards and improved schedule adherence through the facilities.Lutron - Conducted readiness assessment and implemented pilot Manufacturing Execution System at multiple sites. Company gained much knowledge and established/executed multiple go-forward initiatives.

Education

• Auburn University

  Master, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

  1991 — 1993

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Bachelor, Technology in Electrical Technology

  1983 — 1985

• St. Louis Community College

  Associate, Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology

  1979 — 1982

Skills

• Erp
• Scada
• Leadership
• Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Integration
• Process Automation
• Mes
• Negotiation
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Software Documentation
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Engineering
• Plc
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Process Control
• Program Management
• Project Management