Jens Dettmer
Jens Dettmer
Extrusion Consultant
Flexible Film Packaging expert Ricardo Pinedo
Jens Dettmer
Jens is an experienced plant manager and manufacturing professional with clear focus on employee productivity, customer satisfaction, and positive financial results. ASQ certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Keen sense of organization and priority. Quick to identify potential method improvements and streamline processes. Help team players to generate positive referrals and repeat business through accountability and strong team leadership. Fluent in English and German.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 - 2023
Modern Mill  
Mill Engineer
McComb, MS
  • Implemented German Rice Polymer foam sheet technology in startup business. Commissioned mixing operations; oversaw machinery performance. Worked with Machine Builder and plant maintenance personnel to resolve issues. Supervised mixing procedure per given recipe.
 
  • Installed and commissioned 2nd mixing operation. Commissioned rice grinding operation; supervised machinery performance; fixed issues in cooperation with Machine Builder and plant maintenance personnel.
 
  • Commissioned extrusion operation. Trained Rice-Grinding and Mixing Operators and Supervisors, Extrusion Operators, Junior Engineer, and Production Manager. Resolved design and performance issues on Chinese Extrusion and Co-Extrusion lines. Oversaw compound and product R&D.

2020 
F-Wave, LLC 
Director of Operations 
Burleson, TX
  • Managed 4 direct reports. Oversaw extrusion, grinding, R&D, tooling, and maintenance. Focused on growing and improving production. Started planning 2nd production site.
    • Improved from No to Net Regrind User in 3 months.


2010 - 2020
Kommerling USA 
Huntsville, AL
  • Focused on meeting and exceeding company goals. Oversaw Extrusion, Finishing, Mixing, Grinding,R&D, and Die Shop - total of 115 employees. Managed hiring and company budgets for all departments.Key player in growing company revenue from $40M to $60M in 7 years.
    • Saved the company $2M in raw material costs.
    • Launched plant for building windows and doors.
    • Improved mooring capacity and added multiple extrusion lines.

2014 -2020
R&D Manager

  • Developed new compound formulations, tested new raw materials, ensured compound quality, and developed custom colors per customer requests. Developed new “porch floor,” “cabinet gray,” “corn hole beige,” and “Marine Grade Utility Sheet” products.


2014 -2020
Mixing & Recycling Center Manager

  • Managed 12 employees. Oversaw investment budget, raw material inventory, PVC compound provisioning, and regrind. Forecast raw material purchases and coordinated overseas containers.
    • Increased mixing output by 25%.
    • Reduced workload from 4 to 3 shifts.
    • Outsourced 80% of grinding capacity, 2017, which saved company $80K per year. Streamlined and upgraded operation. Reinstalled operation, 2019, with annual savings of $300K.
    • Implemented recycling program - taking back material from customers.
    • Implemented new mixing technology and OPPS production system.

2017 - 2019
Training Instructor 
  • Implemented training program analogous to German dual education system - preparation of training documents, JIS (Job Instruction Sheets), and classes. Created and implemented Master Data Sheets and entered in production system. Led production floor and classroom training sessions.



2014 - 2020
Die Shop Manager 
  • Led 2-man team. Monitored condition of dies, barrels, screws, and extrusion equipment. Managed rework and implemented new extrusion technology. Oversaw clean equipment provisioning.
    • Reduced new die costs by 30%.
    • Increased screw and barrel durability by changing design.
    • Reduced burned equipment incidents by changing die design.

2012 - 2014
Director of Operations
  • Led team of 7 Managers. Directed Extrusion, Finishing, Mixing, Grinding, Maintenance, R&D, Die Shop, and Logistics. Managed investment budget plant-wide.
    • Implemented SAP: 2013.
    • Saved $3M in raw material costs.
    • Reduced scrap rate from 30% to 12%.
    • Key player in making 2013 best year ever in company history.

2011 - 2012
Operations Manager
  • Implemented countermeasures to achieve goals in Extrusion, Finishing, Mixing, Grinding, Maintenance, R&D, Die Shop, and Logistics. Implemented lean production, best practices, and 5S.


2010 - 2011
Technical Advisor
  • Analyzed workflow in Extrusion, Finishing, Mixing, Grinding, Maintenance, R&D, Die Shop, and Logistics.

1996 - 2010
Profine/Kommerling GmbH
Shift Supervisor
 Pirmasens, Germany
  • Headed team of 15 employees. Supervised work on 10 extrusion lines. Met 
  • department and company production goals.
  • Additional roles, 1996-2009: Extrusion Line Lead Operator, Extrusion Line Operator.


CORE COMPETENCIES 
  • Lean Manufacturing - Strategic Direction - Performance Metrics - Process Control
  • Continuous Improvement Process - Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) Improvement
  • Product Launch Plans - Production Lines Management - Standard Operating Procedures
  • Succession Planning - Training & Coaching - Manufacturing Productivity - Product Line Margin
  • Safety Requirements - Human Relations Management - Environmental Compliance
  • Performance Reviews - Cost Analysis - ISO 14001 Standards


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • IHK: Chamber of Commerce / Germany - Pirmasens, Germany: 2010
  • Bachelor Professional (CCl) - Plastics & Rubber Technology & Operations
  • Concentration: Plastics, Technology, Operations
  • B+A Degree for training and educating apprentices
  • ASQ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: 2019



COMPUTER SYSTEMS, SOFTWARE & TOOLS
  • Windows Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • SAP R3: Modules MM and PP