Wendell Duenow
Blaine,Mn.
Summary
Dedicated Employee looking for a challenging position where my proven skills as a Manufacturing and Production Troubleshooter, Equipment Technician, Process Engineer and Manufacturing Manager can be utilized. My skill set includes, scrap reduction, complex troubleshooting, production cost reduction, listening to the Voice of the Customer and interpersonal relationships with all employees.
Responsible group leader with several years of experience in large manufacturing plants. Expertise in production line efficiency and machine assembly. Hardworking individual consistently achieves 100% quality goals while exceeding production targets.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
FTG Circuits
Minnetonka, MN
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency.
- Mentored team members on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime in manufacturing operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and optimize resource allocation.
Group Leader
Minco
Minneapolis , Minnesota
09.2017 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote team building and collaboration.
- Managed resources and delegated tasks to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Provided assistance with conflict resolution among team members.
- Maintained a high level of communication between group members and other departments.
- Monitored progress on projects, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Facilitated creative problem solving sessions to generate innovative solutions to challenges.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees into the organization's culture, policies, and practices.
Mechanical Adjuster
Federal Ammunition
Anoka, Mn
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintain production goals, maintain equipment, Safety Observer, Continuous Improvement planer
- Laid off due to downturn in business
Production Manager: Material Manager: Employee Supervisor
Advanced Circuits Inc (Universal Circuits)
Maple Grove, Mn
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Managed all aspects of a Manufacturing environment, including all material ordering, FIFO, certifications and supervised multiple process departments while improving yields, reducing costs and meeting all timelines
Assistant Manager
Blaine V.F.W.
Blaine, Mn
06.2003 - 08.2009
- Handled all material stock and inventory responsibilities and scheduling
Production Manager
Multek
Roseville, Mn
03.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed all aspects of multiple production areas
- Managing all employees across multiple production areas
- Practiced continuous improvement by reduction of cycle times, Lean practices and by creating an environment of efficacy
Process area lead
Advanced Circuits
Roseville, Mn
03.1989 - 03.1998
Education
High School Graduate -
Blaine High School
Blaine, MnCertified IPC Specialist -
Skills
- Reliable
- Mentoring
- Customer Focused
- Results Driven
- Quality Reporting
- Process Troubleshooter
- Inventory Control
- Production Management
- Cost of Goods Reduction
- Build Scheduling
- Process Improvement
- Lean Technologies
- WORD
- Excel
- Vendor Relationship
- Inventory Control FIFO
- Cycle Time Reduction
- Managing Project Costs
- Creating Documents (WI, Reports)
- Quality Compliance
- Manage WIP
- Supervision
- IPC Regulations
- Calibration Requirements
- Equipment Repair
- Root Cause Analyzing
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Observer
Timeline
Production Supervisor
FTG Circuits
12.2024 - Current
Group Leader
Minco
09.2017 - 12.2024
Mechanical Adjuster
Federal Ammunition
08.2016 - 03.2017
Production Manager: Material Manager: Employee Supervisor
Advanced Circuits Inc (Universal Circuits)
08.2010 - 05.2016
Assistant Manager
Blaine V.F.W.
06.2003 - 08.2009
Production Manager
Multek
03.1998 - 01.2003
Process area lead
Advanced Circuits
03.1989 - 03.1998
High School Graduate -
Blaine High School