Inge Grupstra
About Inge Grupstra
Inge Grupstra is a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Tennant, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and holds multiple qualifications in engineering and design.
Work at Tennant
Inge Grupstra has held multiple positions at Tennant, a company specializing in cleaning equipment. He began his tenure in 2014 as a Senior Rotomold Operator and Verspaner, where he worked for one year. In 2015, he briefly served as an Operational Lead Rotomold for one month. Following this, he took on the role of Supervisor Rotomold from 2015 to 2018, a position he maintained for three years. In 2018, he transitioned to a Supervisor Assemblage Industrial role for five months. Since 2019, he has been working as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, contributing to operational enhancements within the company.
Education and Expertise
Inge Grupstra has pursued various educational qualifications that enhance his expertise in engineering and management. He studied at Minerva Academie voor Popcultuur, where he earned a Bachelor of Design in Ruimtelijke Vormgeving from 2008 to 2013. He obtained a Basisdiploma Werktuigbouwkunde from LOI between 2014 and 2015. In 2017, he achieved a Lean Green Belt from P&M Van Goubergen. Additionally, he completed the Prince2 Foundation course at Lagant Management Consultants in 2020. His educational background supports his roles in engineering and continuous improvement.
Background
Before his extensive career at Tennant, Inge Grupstra worked at Cendris as an Outbound Call Center Agent from 2011 to 2012 for six months. He also studied at ROC Friesepoort Drachten, where he completed an MBO in Mediavormgever, Grafische Vormgeving from 2005 to 2009. This diverse background in both customer service and graphic design complements his engineering roles.
Professional Development
Inge Grupstra has engaged in continuous professional development throughout his career. His completion of the Lean Green Belt in 2017 and the Prince2 Foundation in 2020 demonstrates his commitment to improving operational efficiency and project management skills. These qualifications are essential in his current role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, where he applies these principles to enhance processes at Tennant.