Adam Van Handel
Pewaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic Director overseeing global quality operations with a strategic mindset, strong project management, and decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
11.2021 - Current
- Led end-to-end quality activities for $500M category
- Developed high-performing global teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Sr. Manager - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
01.2021 - 11.2021
Manager - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
09.2019 - 01.2021
Lead - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
07.2018 - 09.2019
Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
06.2017 - 07.2018
Advanced Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
06.2016 - 06.2017
Quality Project Manager - Customer
Generac Power Systems
06.2015 - 06.2016
Project Quality Engineer
Generac Power Systems
05.2013 - 06.2015
Education
MBA -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineer
Milwaukee, WI05.2013
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Organizational Development
- Strategy Development
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Process Improvements
- KPI Tracking
- Data Analysis
- Employee Development
Timeline
Director - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
11.2021 - Current
Sr. Manager - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
01.2021 - 11.2021
Manager - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
09.2019 - 01.2021
Lead - Quality/Reliability
Milwaukee Tool
07.2018 - 09.2019
Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
06.2017 - 07.2018
Advanced Quality Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
06.2016 - 06.2017
Quality Project Manager - Customer
Generac Power Systems
06.2015 - 06.2016
Project Quality Engineer
Generac Power Systems
05.2013 - 06.2015
MBA -
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineer