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Denny WM. Knigga, MBA CLSSBB has a diverse and extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Starting in 1989, Knigga served as the Director of Operations at Batesville Casket Company, overseeing plant operations and implementing kaizen principles. From 2006 to 2008, Knigga worked as a Senior Lean Consultant at MainStream Management, LLC, where they played a vital role in instituting LEAN principles for a defense project valued at $750 million.

In 2008, Knigga joined Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. as the Vice President of Operations, a position they held until 2010. During their tenure, they contributed to the company's operational success by focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Knigga then moved to Genesis Casket Company, where they further demonstrated their expertise as the Vice President of Operations. Denny WM. successfully developed and implemented strategic plans, saved costs through process improvements, and optimized logistics.

Returning to Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. in 2014, Knigga assumed the role of Manager Quality LEAN Safety at George Koch Sons. Denny WM. led the organization's transformation towards a LEAN culture, achieved significant cost savings through waste reduction, and implemented the ITCA process for generating employee suggestions.

In 2019, Knigga joined Astral as the Director of Operations, responsible for leading the transformation from a batch process to a small-lot production using TPS principles. Denny WM. focused on improving safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction metrics. Later, they were promoted to Vice President Operations, a role they continue to hold.

Most recently, Knigga has joined Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. as a Continuous Improvement Project Manager, contributing to the company's ongoing improvement initiatives. Overall, Knigga's extensive experience and expertise in lean principles, operations management, and process improvement have made him a valuable asset in various organizations.

Denny WM. Knigga, MBA CLSSBB has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Business and Economics from Butler University - Lacy School of Business. Prior to earning their MBA, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Operations Management and Supervision from the University of Evansville. Further details about their education history, such as specific start and end years, are not provided.