1. Peter D. Wessels
P.O. Box 462 | Manchester, Iowa 52057 | Ph: (319) 270-8070 | Email: pwessels27@gmail.com |
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SUMMARY
A forward-thinking and goal-oriented operations professional with demonstrated experience in Lean
manufacturing, quality assurance, strategic planning, event coordination, safety compliance, and
project management. Established capabilities to successfully organize and implement plans to sustain
safe and productive environments. Implements programs to eliminate errors and resolve issues
through preventive practices. Possesses a proven track record in accomplishment contributing to high
value and quality service in addressing customer needs.
EXPERIENCE
VIKING PUMP, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Value Stream Specialist, 2010-2015
Managed 40 rapid improvement events per year with average event time running three to five days. Impacted
reduction in inventory, efficiencies in labor and work time, and visual factory, improving safety in union
organized work environment. Received 2013 IDEX recognition award for going above and beyond requirements
of job for participation in projects, delivering high value, and high quality outcomes and service addressing
internal and external costumer needs.
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, Manchester, Iowa
Lean Champion, 2002-2010
Contributed to team tasked with creating Lean environment. Managed daily operations necessary to implement
newly established Lean procedures. Conducted inventory report and faxed all suppliers parts orders after
approval meeting with plant manager for cost.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, Manchester, Iowa, Manufacturing, 1988-2002. Performed quality labor work within
battery plant.
EDUCATION
Northeast Iowa Community College, Peosta, IA| 2003
Certificate: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA | 1985-1988
Associated Degree: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support
West Delaware High School, Manchester, IA | Diploma: 1985
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

2. Steve Kappler | Vice President, Brand Experience | ACT, Cedar Rapids Iowa | 319-471-5116 |
Steve.Kappler@act.org
Randy Schultz | HR Generalist / Safety Coordinator | Viking Pump, Cedar Falls Iowa | Office - 319-273-8498
Cell - 319-830-0320 | rdschultz@idexcorp.com
Wendy Smith | Product Manager | Wright Flow Technologies, Cedar Falls Iowa | 319-231-5631
Wsmith@idexcorp.com
Greg Powell | Viking Foundry Operations Manager| Viking Pump, Cedar Falls Iowa | 319-610-6787
Gpowell@idexcorp.com
Rhaea Baity | HR Manager | MSI Mold Builders | Cedar Rapids Iowa | 319-929-6959
Rbaity@msimoldbuilders.com
Albert Sundt | Viking Foundry Superintendent | Viking Pump, Cedar Falls Iowa | 319-610-9010
Asundt@idexcorp.com
Dan Proctor | Viking Alloys Foundry Superintendent | Viking Pump, Cedar Falls Iowa | 319-239-0857
djproctor7@msn.com
Dean Gotto | Operations Technician | Black Hills Energy, Dubuque, Iowa | (563)599-8944 dean.gotto@yahoo.com