Alan Atkins
About Alan Atkins
Alan Atkins serves as the Continuous Improvement Manager at ABC Technologies and has extensive experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement across various companies, including Saint-Gobain and Johnson Controls.
Current Role at Saint-Gobain
Alan Atkins serves as the Industry 4.0 WCM Leader at Saint-Gobain, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. His work emphasizes the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across the company's processes.
Previous Experience at Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, Alan Atkins held two significant roles. He first served as Continuous Improvement Manager from 2008 to 2011, where he was responsible for driving process improvements in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Following this, he took on the role of Regional CI Manager from 2011 to 2017, overseeing continuous improvement efforts across multiple locations in Holland, Michigan.
Leadership at Colson Group
Alan Atkins worked as the Director of Operational Excellence - NA at Colson Group for a period of nine months in 2018. His responsibilities included leading operational excellence initiatives and enhancing process efficiencies in St. Joseph, Michigan. This role contributed to his extensive experience in driving continuous improvement across various manufacturing environments.
Education and Academic Background
Alan Atkins earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Cornerstone University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Experience at JELD-WEN, Inc.
Alan Atkins served as the Regional Operational Excellence Manager at JELD-WEN, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he focused on implementing operational excellence strategies in Grand Rapids, Michigan, contributing to the company's overall efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing operations.