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Kreg Wierenga

Hudsonville,Michigan

Summary

To obtain a rewarding position with a manufacturing leader.

17 years Tooling Engineer Six years Launch Process Engineer Three years Process Quality Technician

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager/ Tooling Engineer

Ranir/Perrigo
01.2011 - Current
  • Successfully launched many 2-shot products and healthcare products
  • Tooling Manager
  • Reduced the amount of tool repairs by 20% by using a six sigma
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Engineering Manager/Global Tooling Engineer
  • Managing international tools in Germany, Belgium, China, Vietnam, Mexico, and in India
  • Also evaluated tool shops in each region

Tooling Engineer

NetShape International
Grand Haven, MI
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Successfully launched tools for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Herman Miller, Nissan and Haworth
  • Hosted Lean Manufacturing events

Launch Process Engineer and Lead

Johnson Controls Interiors
Holland, MI
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Successfully launched tools for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi totaling over 300 injection molding tools
  • Duties:
  • Attended all design reviews
  • Worked directly with tool shops
  • Scheduled tool PM/tool evaluations for launch tools
  • Implemented process settings for launch tools
  • Managed Launch Coordinator
  • Continued to maintain less than 3% scrap rate for all launch tools
  • Implemented new processes such as 4 cavity gas assist grab handles and using E-Dart for sequential valve gates

Process Quality Technician

Johnson Controls Interiors
Holland, MI
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Robot programming
  • Maintained the quality standards and resolved production tool issues in a tonnage area

Education

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Operational Performance Review
  • Revenue Growth
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Team Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cost Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Testing, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Cost Estimates & Budgets

References

References will be provided upon request.

Accreditations

  • Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt certificate
  • Attended Lean Manufacturing classes
  • Attended several D.O.E. classes
  • Completed RJG I and II

Affiliations

  • Avid Outdoorsman
  • Family orientated

Timeline

Program Manager/ Tooling Engineer

Ranir/Perrigo
01.2011 - Current

Tooling Engineer

NetShape International
01.2006 - 01.2011

Launch Process Engineer and Lead

Johnson Controls Interiors
01.2002 - 01.2006

Process Quality Technician

Johnson Controls Interiors
01.2002 - 01.2006

Grand Rapids Community College

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