John Ihling is an experienced operations and lean manufacturing professional with over a decade of expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Summit Polymers since December 2013, John ensures that manufacturing operations meet key performance metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery while fostering collaboration and adherence to the Summit Lean Manufacturing System. Previous roles at Summit include Corporate Lean Manager, where John championed lean standards across numerous plants, and Corporate Lean Manufacturing Engineer, conducting audits and training to improve efficiency. Earlier experience includes work as an Undergraduate Research Associate at the Green Manufacturing Initiative, focusing on sustainability and waste reduction, and various leadership roles at Western Michigan University, culminating in a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
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