Kris Scheetz

About Kris Scheetz

Dynamic and results-oriented Manufacturing & Production Leadesrhip Professional with 15+ years of experience in project management, sales leadership, and general management, adept at driving innovation in renewable energy projects, optimizing business operations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and enhance profitability. Operational Excellence & Cost Optimization: • Slashed project costs by up to 20% across ~60 projects annually by standardizing and implementing AutoCAD across departments, transitioning from manual to digital workflows. • Cut design costs by up to 20% on ~50 projects annually by standardizing AutoCAD usage and transitioning from manual to digital workflows, improving engineer autonomy. • Streamlined operational workflows, increasing project capacity while advancing business development across the renewable energy division. Project Delivery & Technical Execution: • Improved on-time project delivery via scheduling, risk mitigation, and team coordination. • Boosted on-time project completion by ~150% via operational improvements and project controls. • Improved on-time project completion by ~300% by instituting streamlined processes and improving resource allocation methods. Strategic Leadership & Scalable Growth: • Scaled team from 3 to 80+ CAD Technicians, establishing organizational structure with mid-level managers to sustain rapid growth and efficiency. • Grew department headcount from 3 to 8 CAD Technicians, establishing defined roles and processes to support sustainable growth. • Provided strategic leadership and vision, aligning team goals with organizational objectives to ensure sustained growth and profitability.

Experience

1. Renewable Energy Project Manager

   ANCO

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• Lake Area Technical Institute

  Civil Survey Technichan

  1996 — 1998

• Lake Area Technical College

  Civil Engineering Tech. / Mechanical Drafting

  1996 — 1998