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Jesse Hupp

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dynamic and strategic Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager, specialized in spearheading organizational change through the implementation of Lean principles. I bring a blend of analytical acumen and people-focused leadership to drive sustainable improvements and measurable results. My approach combines a deep understanding of Lean methodologies with a collaborative spirit, working closely with department leaders to evaluate value streams and develop strategic improvement plans. My mission is to not only lead change but to inspire it.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuous Improvement Manager

Kreg Tool Company
Ankeny, IA
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for quality, industrial engineering, and continuous improvement.
  • Directly managed a team of four engineers and five technicians. Indirectly managed two engineers located in China and two engineers located in India.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements that reduced cycle time by an average of 25%; equating to ~$200k in annualized savings.
  • Identified opportunity to reduce packaging operations from 2 shifts to 1 shift through capacity analysis and strategic planning; equating to ~$300k in annualized savings.
  • Identified opportunity to simplify and digitize product manuals to reduce direct material and labor costs; equating to ~$300k in annualized savings.
  • Improved the cost of scrap materials and products by 35% YoY; equating to ~$100k in annualized savings.
  • *Led the implementation of production management system and usage of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by operations management.
  • Developed Learning Management System (LMS) coursework for Lean Six Sigma methods and tools.
  • Sought out and evaluated innovative solutions from external sources such as industry experts or consultants.

Quality Manager

Kreg Tool Company
Ankeny, Iowa
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Directly managed a team of three engineers and four technicians.
  • Developed and implemented non-conformance report (NCR) into manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse operations.
  • Collaborated with customer experience to develop an accurate PowerBI report on customer complaint and replacement data.
  • Developed and implemented a cross functional continuous quality improvement group to address the top product issues identified through the customer complaint and replacements report.
  • Led investigation/root cause analysis of nonconforming product sourced from China with a total risk of $250k; collaborated with sourcing team to hold the supplier accountable for total cost to rework product and implement Poke Yokes.
  • Reviewed engineering change requests to ensure conformity with established quality standards.

Quality Engineer

Kreg Tool Company
Ankeny, Iowa
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Led investigation on non-conforming product in which a safety feature was defective and developed and managed rework process daily to achieve critical box store load-in shipment worth ~$500k in gross revenue. Provided daily updates to senior leadership.
  • Responsible for all quality engineer responsibilities for multiple months of vacant management and multiple engineer positions; managing 10 new product development projects.
  • Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel on the use of various quality control tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
  • Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
  • Drafted process documentation to standardize operating procedures and techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-2021

Skills

  • Servant Leadership
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Assertive Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Operational Excellence
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Product Development
  • Product Sourcing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Budget Preparation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Power Apps
  • PLC
  • SPC
  • SolidWorks
  • DraftSight
  • CMM

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Manager

Kreg Tool Company
06.2023 - Current

Quality Manager

Kreg Tool Company
07.2022 - 06.2023

Quality Engineer

Kreg Tool Company
10.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University

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