Lab Manager at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Wausau, Wisconsin Area
- Current
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- Lab Manager at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- Past
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- Lab Manager at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- Quality Systems Leader at Stora Enso
- Production Engineer/ Team Leader Relief at Stora Enso
- Wet Machine Supervisor/ Production Engineer at Stora Enso
- Process Engineer/ Relief Team Leader at Stora Enso
- Education
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- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Connections
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- Industry
- Paper & Forest Products
- Websites
Kelly Klaas’s Experience
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Lab Manager
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2008 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Run the pilot paper machine and testing equipment.
Work with students, and teach them how to use and run the equipment.
Help with various levels of student design projects.
Work with companies on trial work, pilot machine runs and other projects. -
Lab Manager
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year )
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Quality Systems Leader
Stora Enso
(Public Company; SEO; Paper & Forest Products industry)
January 2006 — January 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Managed the ISO Quality System at PM 14 and PM 16. Lead and managed audits, trained auditors, in both ISO Quality and Environmental. Began implementation of certificfation in OHSAS 18001 the next ISO Safety standard.
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Production Engineer/ Team Leader Relief
Stora Enso
(Public Company; SEO; Paper & Forest Products industry)
March 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 10 months)
Primarily worked as a team leader (shift supervisor) on PM 14 line, lead projects to improve quality on the coater and reduce costs on the line. Specifically trying to reduce scratches on the coater and minimizing making coating that would spoil.
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Wet Machine Supervisor/ Production Engineer
Stora Enso
(Public Company; SEO; Paper & Forest Products industry)
January 2003 — March 2005 (2 years 3 months)
Supervised daily operations of two wet machines (crew of about 20 people) and warehouse logistics. Coordinated logistics to all of the pulp mill customers from Wisconsin Rapids, including working with 5 paper mills, 3 warehouse chains, 4 trucking companies and the rail road to ensure efficient ship time at the lowest possible cost.
Participated in the start up of a newly installed wet machine and bale line, and helped lead the re-organization of the warehouse flow and logsitics with the new size of bales and clamp trucks. -
Process Engineer/ Relief Team Leader
Stora Enso
(Public Company; SEO; Paper & Forest Products industry)
January 2001 — December 2002 (2 years )
Worked on small projects to optimize washing and screening and bleaching. Specifically with the compaction baffle filters and installing new chemical mixers on some bleaching towers. Worked as a team leader (shift supervisor) and lead a crew of 15 operators who controlled the wood yard, wood room, pulp mill, bleach plant and wet machine.
Kelly Klaas’s Education
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
BS , Paper Science , 1996 — 2001
Minor: Chemistry
- Activities and Societies:
- TAPPI/PIMA Student Chapter member and VP (Senior Year), Girls Club Hockey 2000,
Additional Information
Kelly Klaas’s Websites:
Kelly Klaas’s Interests:
Leadership training, women's development, skiing, camping, gardening, cooking
Kelly Klaas’s Groups:
Girl Scouts, Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association
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Girl Scouts of the USA -
TAPPI Member Group -
UWSP Paper Science & Engineering -
TAPPI/PIMA Young Professionals
Kelly Klaas’s Honors:
Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, Girls Scout Leaderhsip Awards, Girl Scout Outstanding Volunteer Award
Kelly Klaas’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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