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John Klecker

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Director of Continuous Improvement at Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC
📍 Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States

John is the Director of Continuous Improvement at Pete & Gerrys Organics, with extensive experience in operations and quality management. He specializes in implementing strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs, holding certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Lean Champion. He earned a BS from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

His career showcases a unique transition from managing lean enterprise systems at a defense contractor, BAE Systems, to holding multiple VP-level operational roles at food manufacturer Utz Brands.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director of Continuous Improvement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States
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Continuous Improvement
This is his core specialty and current job title. He focuses on implementing strategies for productivity, cost reduction, and business gains.
Lean & Six Sigma
He is an aggressive implementer of these methodologies to drive out defects, reduce cycle time, and increase customer satisfaction.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Director of Continuous Improvement
Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC
2-2022 - 5-2023
Vice President of Operational Excellence
Utz Brands, Inc.
12-2021 - 5-2023
Vice President of Continuous Improvement
Utz Brands, Inc.
6-2021 - 12-2021
Area Vice President of Manufacturing
Utz Brands, Inc.
4-2008 - 3-2012
Lean Enterprise Manager
BAE Systems
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Education
1984 - 1988
BS
University of Massachusetts Lowell
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