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Aaron Koger

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Director Operational Excellence at Pregis
📍 Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, United States

Aaron Koger serves as the Director of Operational Excellence for North America at Pregis, applying a deep expertise in continuous improvement and capital project management. A Purdue University graduate holding Lean Sigma and ScrumMaster certifications, he specializes in executing cost-saving initiatives and deploying lean management systems to boost organizational efficiency.

Having lived in the Grand Rapids area for nearly a decade, Aaron expresses a strong connection to the community. His significant experience in the brewing industry, managing engineering and continuous improvement for major breweries, points to a well-developed professional and likely personal interest in that sector.

Unique fact: While at Founders Brewing Co. , he was the project manager for specialized initiatives like barrel-aged beer automation and de-alcoholization.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director Operational Excellence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, United States
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Operational Excellence
His career is centered on driving continuous improvement, managing cost-saving plans, and implementing performance systems like Hoshin Kanri and Lean Daily Management.
Agile Methodologies
As a Certified ScrumMaster®, he has led agile initiatives for mission-critical roles and overhead spend reduction at previous organizations.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director Operational Excellence
Pregis
9-2024 - 9-2025
CI & Industrial Assets Engineering Manager
Founders Brewing Co.
7-2023 - 9-2024
Continuous Improvement Manager
Founders Brewing Co.
11-2021 - 7-2023
Continuous Improvement Director
Hearthside Food Solutions
3-2020 - 11-2021
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Bars & Components
Hearthside Food Solutions
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Education
2006 - 2011
B.S.
Purdue University
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