Jaco Kruger

Background

About Jaco Kruger

As a qualified and innovation-driven engineering professional with over 26 years of experience in a variety of manufacturing processes, as well as in the machine tool industry, I always strive to be the best, at what I do. I’ve displayed strong analytical thinking skills and an engaging leadership style throughout my career, empowering team members to reach collective goals. One of my proudest achievements was optimizing an established production facility through analyzing and understanding all relevant processes and procedures. Through the implementation of corrective measures, methodology and advanced technology, I contributed to improving overall factory efficiency by more than 30% In my current role as Factory Manager at Walker Crossweller, I’ve actively demonstrated and executed leadership responsibilities focusing on optimum work efficiency, increased productivity and cost-saving methods through lean manufacturing principles and attention to detail. Through proven experience in factory management, production processes, quality control and product management, I’ve enabled the organization to: • Reduce loss incurred through poor handling practices by 70% by implementing a standardized and controlled crating system • Decrease production/cycle times by 60% and increased overall factory efficiency by more than 30% through optimizing machine usage and introducing more advanced machines and techniques • Reduce set-up times 30% by implementing the changeover to ISO standard programming format on all CNC lathes.