Ken Winger, PMP

Experience

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  Ivex

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Plant Engineer
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  Portola Packaging

  Nov 1999 - Oct 2013

  Developed feasibility studies and strategic plans for executive staffDeveloped comprehensive project plans based on PMI standards Configured and launched Pojx stage-gate/DMAIC CPMS Developed, instituted, and managed stage-gate project methodologiesManaged DMAIC project methodologiesLead product development teams Planned and executed consolidation of three manufacturing operations within scope, schedule, and budget Managed multiple capital equipment manufacturing sitesSupplied capital equipment to global marketsAssumed full profit and loss responsibilityLead global sales, service, engineering, and manufacturing teamsRelocated west coast equipment division to Pennsylvania

  • Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

    Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Project Director, Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2012

  • General Manager, Arizona Operations

    Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  • Director, Manufacturing Engineering

    Sept 2002 - Jul 2006

  • General Manager, Equipment Division

    Nov 1999 - Sept 2002
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  Silgan Plastic Closure Solutions

  Oct 2013 - now

  Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

  Recruits and directs engineering team in stage-gate environmentDevelops comprehensive project plans based on PMI standards Leads projects in excess of $6 million within scope, time, and costManages DMAIC project methodologiesCollaborates with cross-functional department heads to deliver expected outcomesManages stakeholder expectations throughout the value chainDelivers effective written and verbal communications to all levels of the organization