Chief Operating Officer @ Oversees business execution to ensure operations are smooth, efficient and delivering clear customer value. Establishes harmonious relations the entire customer chain--from customers and dealers to the CEO and shareholders. Creates and implements strategic plans to generate business efficiencies and profits, while actively supporting business growth. From June 2014 to Present (1 year 3 months) Snyder, NebraskaPresident @ Business strategy and overall performance for a nationally based, multi-company business unit which produces custom goods and services. Business execution, customer satisfaction and growth, and leadership/talent development are focus points across a 1000+ employee team. From May 2011 to May 2014 (3 years 1 month) Mankato, MNVice President of Operations @ Responsible for customer and business operational facets of 12 printing and custom goods manufacturing facilities nationally with 1000+ employees. From September 2004 to May 2011 (6 years 9 months) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDirector of European Operations @ 1997 to 2004--Multiple leadership roles spanning multiple divisions of Oshkosh, including: Program Manager (Defense), Production Manager & Plant Manager (Defense, Refuse & Commercial), General Manager (Fire), and lastly Director of European Operations (Refuse) based out of the Netherlands. From July 1997 to August 2004 (7 years 2 months) Assistant Professor of Military Science @ ROTC Leadership instructor at St. Norbert College and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Taught/trained officer candidates on leadership skills, military tasks, and officer roles via classroom instruction and field training. From August 1997 to January 2003 (5 years 6 months) Officer, Field Artillery @ Active duty leadership roles, ranging from combat unit leadership to Battalion staff officer. From May 1992 to June 1997 (5 years 2 months)
Business Administration, Accounting, Business @ University of Notre Dame From 1988 to 1992 Menomonie High School From 1984 to 1988 Thomas Ninneman is skilled in: Change Management, Cross Functional Team..., Operational Execution, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Talent Developer, Operational Excellence, Leadership, Team Building, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Offset Printing, Customer Satisfaction, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategy, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Business Strategy, DMAIC, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, B2B, Military, Training, Customer Experience, Budgets, Business Process, Vendor Management, Digital Printing, ERP, Project Management, Account Management, Performance Management, Sales Management, Employee Training, Variable Data Printing, Process Engineering