Kurt Klein

Lean Champion @The Foth Companies

Appleton, WI, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2013 — Present

Lean Champion @The Foth Companies

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Green Bay, WI, US

A corporate shared services role responsible to champion Lean thinking and processes in a highly-matrixed consulting and engineering organization. Facilitate for and train members at all levels in Lean Continuous Improvement processes and tools. Project-manage division initiatives and coach project managers in planning and execution of projects. Support the development and execution of division strategies. Regularly client facing for proposals, project planning, and Lean assessment.

EDUCATION

1984 — 1986

University of Wisconsin-Madison

General Studies

1987 — 1989

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

BS, Industrial Technology

SKILLS

KaizenCellular Manufacturing5sProgram ManagementSupply Chain ManagementContinuous ImprovementManufacturingSolderingIndustrial EngineeringSmtProcess ImprovementAs9100Wave SolderContract ManufacturingIsoBusiness Process ImprovementProduct DevelopmentTest EngineeringLean ManufacturingTestingProcess EngineeringMinitabElectronics ManufacturingCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier QualityQuality AssuranceDfxFmeaQuality SystemGreen BeltRoot Cause AnalysisApqpIso 9000KanbanSix SigmaManufacturing OperationsEngineering ManagementDmaicOperational ExcellenceEngineering

ABOUT KURT KLEIN

Results-driven Senior Operations Manager with an excellent, 15+ year track record of advancement and achievement. Generate strategies to consistently raise efficiency, quality, and profitability. Achieve substantial process improvement by brainstorming and implementing alternative business solutions in any setting. Foster synergy and communication between technology and manufacturing environments. Inspiring leader who builds top-caliber teams by fostering high employee morale and performance; recognize staff development as one of an organization’s top priorities and investments. Extensive experience im-plementing Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects. Versatile professional who adapts well in fast-paced matrix organizations, and productively engages various company levels and work styles.

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