To apply my significant project management, manufacturing, supplier development, and process control experience toward building a sustainable alternative energy system.
DOUGLAS KORTBEIN PH: 608-554-1770
Address E11331 DNera Vista Ct CELL: 608-345-2966
Address Baraboo, WI 53913 e-mail: dkortbein[at]ymail.com
Highly motivated product management professional with outstanding domestic and international manufacturing experience providing leadership skills to help achieve and exceed targeted profitability, quality, and growth. Creative and dynamic team player with proven capacity to build and develop highly focused and ambitious teams with US and Asian supply base through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities and develop strategies that increase value and brand equity.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Troubleshooting
• Team Building
• Market Research • Quality Systems
• Manufacturing Processes
• Powersports Products • Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• Merchandising & Events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cornerstone Consultants, LLC – Baraboo, WI 2009-Present
Developed Product Management consulting business for outdoor recreational equipment
Collaborative approach to the development and implementation of innovative product strategies driving profitability in the domestic and international markets. Identify and implement brand and market-building opportunities and lead teams including domestic and Asian suppliers through all phases of development projects including process improvement and corrective action.
Key Deliverables:
• Developed a marketing and sales plan to drive a projected 30% sales increase and 5% margin improvement through Asian and domestic supplier partners
• Optimized a web based business enhancing consumer/product connections which led to a 10% incremental sales increase and a strong continuing growth curve
Kolpin Powersports, Inc – Fox Lake, WI 2004-2009 Manager, Product Development
Directed the planning, development, and deployment of major market development initiatives for US and European product lines. Responsible for all supplier development and qualification programs and quality control. Developed and directly Supervised international teams ensuring accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing operations and customer support.
Key Deliverables:
• Directed the re-launch of a major product line to reduce cost by 50% while maintaining delivery and product quality through strong team work with Asian suppliers
• Orchestrated youth ATV program development with large format sporting goods retailer including IP review of products. Responsible for leading the specification development and managing production compliance with control of product redesigns needed to mitigate product infringements and attain governmental regulatory compliance with minimal product liability risk.
Rayovac Corporation – Appleton and Portage, WI 1994-2004 Manager, Product (2000-2004)
Responsible for all manufacturing systems, including process improvement, quality control, and new product development for $15MM consumer electronics component business.
Key Deliverables:
• Developed and implemented an ISO9001 certified quality system including real-time data feedback for all production operators and training for predictive control of process parameters maintaining high CpK levels on all critical features and utilizing QS9000 design control documentation systems including FMEA and PPAP tools
• Implemented 8D corrective action system and predictive maintenance on process tooling to assure the highest product quality and the minimum tooling repair downtime while increasing the tooling useful life by a multiple of 10.
Manager, Lithium Value Added (1998-2000)
Responsible for the product development and manufacturing activities of a highly profitable value added process department including process improvement and quality control initiatives.
• Designed and manufactured several patented products and led manufacturing teams on continuous improvement and 5S project planning achieving 5% annual cost reductions.
Engineer, Quality (1995-1998)
Responsible for developing and implementing a robust quality system utilizing non-contact measurement systems with capability verified using Measurement System Analysis tools.
• Developed a manufacturing system compliant with the Motorola 6 Sigma requirements.
Engineer, Process Mechanical (1994-1995)
Responsible for strategy, design, concept prototypes and new product tooling budgets developing a new value added production group for the Lithium battery division. Also responsible for all operator training programs and sales visits to large electronics customers.
Woodward Governor Company – Stevens Point, WI 1988-1994 Manufacturer of Turbine Engine and Hydropower System Controls Aircraft Engineer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology
Concentrations in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin Stout– Menomonie, WI
SPECIAL TRAINING
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Training
Certificate in Project Management from UW Milwaukee
Kepner-Tregoe Project Management
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint with DOE projects done in Minitab
Seminars on Laser, Ultrasonic, and Resistance Welding Systems
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