John Kipp

Set up and organize Assembly and Warehouse Departments using 5S practices.

Create Bill of Materials and Pull sheets.

Created and supervised Assembly procedures.

Implemented strict safety policy.

Customer site evaluations for new installations.

Progress reports and follow-up calls with customers.

Installations, factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT)

• Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration efforts for end-to-end system optimization.
• Increased customer satisfaction ratings by gathering feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
• Enhanced team collaboration, implementing agile methodologies for more effective project management.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Managed Life Cycle of the product line.
• Managed Technical Support, Parts Department, Electrical Engineering and Document Control.
• Review and approve all projects and retrofits.
• Field testing of prototype machines.
• Final Inspection of all equipment

• Boosted employee morale through effective communication, recognition of achievements, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Managed assembly team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet production deadlines.
• Effectively managed budgetary constraints, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising output quality or safety standards.
• Coordinated with Quality Control teams to promptly address any identified issues or concerns related to finished goods or component parts.

Set up in-house manufacturing.

Purchased Machine Shop tooling, Inspection Equipment and raw materials.

Expand and reorganize the Warehouse and Manufacturing.

Managed Manufacturing, Assembly and Service Departments.

• Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
• Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
• Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel involved in field operations.
• Established rapport with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

Reverse engineer company owned machines for manufacturing in the US.

Created Bill of materials and Pick Lists.

Published updated Parts and Operation Manuals.