John Rhein
About John Rhein
John Rhein is a Plant Manager at Fortis Solutions Group and an independent consultant in the print communications industry, with a background in operations management and mechanical engineering.
Title and Current Positions
John Rhein holds the title of Plant Manager at Fortis Solutions Group, a position he began in 2019. In addition to this role, he is also serving as an Independent Consultant to the Print Communications industry under his self-employed status, which he has held since 2019.
Previous Roles in Operations Management
John Rhein has a notable history in operations management. From 2010 to 2019, he served as the VP of Operations at RR Donnelley. Prior to this, he was the Director of Operations at Bowne from 2006 to 2010. Rhein also held the same title at Vestcom from 2004 to 2006, and at Graphic Technology, Inc. from 1998 to 2004. His extensive experience has honed his expertise in supply chain processes and quality management.
Education and Expertise
John Rhein studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing his education in 1970. His background in engineering has provided a strong foundation for his career in operations management, particularly in implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain processes and maintaining Six Sigma performance levels.
Operational Achievements
Throughout his career, John Rhein has achieved several significant milestones. He implemented Just-In-Time (JIT) supply chain processes that aligned manufacturing demand with timely materials delivery. He maintained Six Sigma performance levels for quality and on-time results for the past three years. Rhein also successfully negotiated supplier terms to improve cash flow and has achieved zero safety incidents under his leadership for the past six years. Additionally, he landed and retained the facility's largest account valued at $7 million.