At Kohler Co., management of critical resources is more than likely controlled through usage of the Six Sigma methodology and the tools related with continuous improvement. Empowering your workforce is reliant upon the introduction of systematic decision making tools that require advanced planning, metric tracking and feedback loops. Performing at peak efficiency and delivering an event that meets and exceeds expectations is a requisite in business. A uniform and well-communicated standard for performing these tasks is critical to the process of providing reliable end products and services.

About our speaker…

Douglas Hamm
Director Kohler Operating System

Douglas Hamm is the Director of the Kohler Operating System. The Kohler Operating System encompasses all continuous improvement efforts within the Kohler Co. including Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing. Mr. Hamm has been in this position since July 2001. Mr. Hamm is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Prior to joining Kohler Co., Mr. Hamm was Director and Plant Manager for Vuteq Corporation. Vuteq Corporation is a Japanese based automotive parts manufacturing company with manufacturing facilities in eleven countries. Mr. Hamm served on the board of directors for five years and was in plant management for an additional seven years.

Mr. Hamm has a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL with a double-major in Business Administration and History. He received his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. He resides in Sheboygan, WI with his wife and two children.