Jason Cole

Experience

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  Kimberly-Clark

  Jun 1999 - Jan 2007

  Responsibility for process and quality improvement on a multi-million-dollar production asset.Responsibility for facility-wide environmental compliance. Assisted production facilities with decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial results. Worked closely with engineers, manufacturing leaders, facility managers, and other financial professionals.Served on a team that produced Kimberly-Clark's annual report. Responsible for quality- and process-improvement on a multi-million-dollar production asset.ISO internal auditor. - Responsible for process development on multi-million-dollar assets installed in production facilities throughout North America.- Worked closely with individuals in a variety of roles, including research, engineering, and manufacturing.

  • Process Engineer

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Cost Analyst

    Apr 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Process Engineer

    Dec 2001 - Apr 2004

  • Process Engineer

    Jun 1999 - Dec 2001
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  Kappler, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2016

  Executive-level position, reporting to the owner and president. Direct involvement with technical and sales support, and supply chain optimization. Overall responsibility for:* Research and Development of new products* Technical Support of Sales* Technical presentations - Training for customers, sales professionals, and end-users* Inspection and release of incoming engineered fabrics* Production support for engineered fabrics* Corporate Intellectual Property - Liaison with Attorneys* Recruiting and career development of engineers and scientistsOther duties include:* Corporate- and Department-Level budget preparation and implementation* ISO Internal Auditor* Succession Planning* Corporate representation on various committees and industry advocacy organizations, including ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), and ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association) Show less

  • Director of Research and Development

    May 2011 - Oct 2016

  • Product Development Engineer

    Jan 2007 - May 2011
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  OXCO, LLC

  Oct 2016 - now

  Senior Product Development and Business Development Manager

  Overall responsibility for:* Research and Development of new products* Work with customers and vendors to understand and meet product needs* Establish supply chain, develop product specifications for new products* Technical Support of Sales* Technical presentations - Training for new employeesAchievements:* Top Salesperson: 2020* Key Customer, General Motors, Overdrive Award: 2021* Core Values award: 2022