Jack Van Den Elzen
About Jack Van Den Elzen
Jack Van Den Elzen serves as the Supervisor of Special Processes at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2020. He oversees multiple operational departments, ensuring quality and timely delivery of industrial machines.
Work at Tennant Company
Jack Van Den Elzen has a long tenure at Tennant Company, beginning as an Assembler from 2000 to 2015, where he gained extensive experience in production processes. He transitioned to the role of Operational Lead Custom Solutions from 2015 to 2020, overseeing custom projects and solutions. Since 2020, he has served as Supervisor Special Processes, leading three operational departments with teams ranging from 6 to 15 employees. His responsibilities include managing the inspection department to ensure timely dispatch of industrial machines and maintaining quality standards.
Education and Expertise
Jack studied at ROC de Leijgraaf, where he completed a program in Monteren / Stellen from 2000 to 2002 and another in Monteur, Montage en Onderhoud Werktuigbouwkunde from 1998 to 2000. He furthered his education by taking a Draftsight Basics course at Cadmes in 2015, which lasted 11 months. Additionally, he completed a course in Praktisch Leidinggeven op de Werkvloer at IMK Opleidingen in 2015, also for 11 months. This educational background supports his expertise in mechanical engineering and leadership in operational settings.
Background in Operations Management
In his current role as Supervisor Special Processes, Jack Van Den Elzen is responsible for ensuring adherence to company, quality, and safety regulations in daily operations. He manages the service/kitting department, ensuring timely preparation and dispatch of kitting orders for customers. His leadership extends to the special department, where he customizes machines according to specific customer requests, demonstrating his operational management skills.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before his extensive career at Tennant Company, Jack worked at Halfvastenfeesten Zeeland as an Artist Handler from 2010 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for managing artists during events, which provided him with valuable experience in coordination and logistics within a fast-paced environment.