Kurt Fuemmeler
Fayette,MO
Summary
Production specialist with strong background in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive productivity in fast-paced environments. Known for strategic problem-solving, adaptability, and fostering collaborative work environments. Skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and resource management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Caterpillar, Inc
Boonville, MO
09.2018 - Current
- Managed seven cross-functional teams with a strategic focus on safety and quality, while striving for excellence and continued improvement in efficient operations and on-time delivery performance.
- Streamlined production workflows using Lean principles to minimize waste and optimize resource allocation.
- Conducted weekly audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction resulting in scrap output below the facility goal of two percent and DPM rates under sixteen per million.
Team Lead
Caterpillar, Inc.
Boonville, MO
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Develop daily production schedules to match customer needs while focusing on safety and quality issues and improvements to meet all facility goals and requirements.
- Implemented daily performance metrics to track productivity trends and identify areas for process improvement resulting in the first 100% ontime delivery month for my areas.
- Trained team members on best practices for equipment operation, resulting in reduced downtime during shifts.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA regulations through regular safety assessments, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, MO01-2021
Skills
- Safety Leadership and Hazard Reduction
- Lean Manufacturing and Waste Elimination
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Operations Oversight and Throughput Optimization
- Quality Control
- Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Supplier and Supply Chain Collaboration
- Performance Management and Employee Development
- Strategic Planning and Resource Allocation
- LEAN Champion
- Production planning
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Proficiently supervised eleven production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Trained and supervised 46 production staff over eight year time period.
Timeline
Production Manager
Caterpillar, Inc
09.2018 - Current
Team Lead
Caterpillar, Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia College
ACTIVITIES
- Manage staffing, development, and performance processes for multi-functional teams.
- Lead and motivate teams to meet safety, quality, velocity, and cost targets.
- Drive improvements in operational efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing end-to-end production processes.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Develop production schedules aligned with forecasts while balancing labor, materials, and equipment availability.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement programs (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN, CI).
- Lead HPMP Air Compressor Optimization project that was nominated for Caterpillar Excellence Award for Sustainability.