Dale Guenther
About Dale Guenther
Dale Guenther is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. and UniCarriers Americas Corporation, with extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and a background in industrial engineering.
Current Positions and Responsibilities
Dale Guenther currently holds the position of Senior Manufacturing Engineer at both UniCarriers Americas Corporation (UCA) in Marengo, Illinois, and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. In his role at UCA, he supports the day-to-day operations of two powder coat lines and one liquid paint line, implementing continual improvement initiatives in the company's Environmental Management Systems. Guenther also provides training for Manufacturing Supervisors, Technicians, and Lead employees in the setup, operation, and maintenance of new equipment and processes.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Before his current roles, Dale Guenther has accumulated extensive experience in the field of manufacturing engineering. He worked at UniCarriers Americas Corporation as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2013 to 2018, a role that spanned five years. Prior to this, he spent 17 years at Bretford Mfg, from 1996 to 2013. He also worked at Clinton Electronics from 1995 to 1996 for one year. His career began with a position at the Army National Guard, serving as a Specialist from 1989 to 1999.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Dale Guenther achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. His education laid a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in manufacturing engineering, equipping him with vital knowledge and skills in the field.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Dale Guenther is well-versed in various aspects of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. His areas of expertise include Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Pull Systems & layout design, time studies, line balancing, ergonomics, safety, Acadlite, and Just-In-Time (JIT) methodologies. Additionally, Guenther is qualified as an ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor and ISO45001:2018 Auditor, ensuring compliance and enhancing efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Community Involvement and Personal Training
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dale Guenther is actively involved in coaching young athletes through various sports organizations. Additionally, he is currently training for the Chicago Marathon, demonstrating his commitment to both personal development and community engagement.