Scot Wagner

Experience

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  Allsteel

  May 2011 - Sept 2015

  Leveraged Quality Manager

  Within this leadership position, I built teams, improve quality processes and drove new sales via product fit, finish and function. -Lead two teams of product installation professionals.-Drove customer experiential quality thru Operations. (4% CCPM reduction YOY)-Credited with winning millions in sales opportunities.-Developed scheduling process for training teams that reduced the cost of install.

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  HON and Allsteel Leveraged Furniture Operations

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2018

  NPI Project Engineer

  -Lead projects from concept & design to operational launch. -Designed and implemented 5 new high efficiency work centers.-Launched 5 new seats on time within budget adding $2.6M sales.-Solved catastrophic quality failure by initiating teams & solutions.

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  Swagelok

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  Lean Leader

  -Developed & implemented cost savings measures in 4 facilities applying continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma (DMAIC methodology), lean (Gemba Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, etc.), to improve execution.-Set strategy for future lean projects using current and historical data.-Lead and participated in lean projects with the goal of delivering significant improvements in areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. -Facilitated root cause analysis processes to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and distribuiton issues, material flow, project plans,production capacity, facility design and create process documentation.-Developed best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.-Developed close working relationship with all departments. Show less

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  Rockwell Automation

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  Site Operations Manager

  Developed, implemented & managed full operational realignment- Raised efficiency (reduced labor rate by $6.50/hr)- Improved Absent/Tardy rate 15%- Exceeded Annual Operating Plan of $1.8M- Reduced cost of operation (materials & labor)- Managed 70 person multi-shift staffing to align with monthly needs- Provided training & mentorship for new leadership team

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  Sturtz Machinery Inc

  Jan 2022 - now

  Operations Manager

  Directed all operational teams including Project Management, Engineering, Software / Controls, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, HR, Safety & Facilities.Developed & implemented daily communication, KPI, group policies, hiring process for sustainable improvements (Added 25% staffing and promoted several within).Aligned 25 years of practice with policy and standard work.Lead operational teams to most profitable years in company history (+4%)