Patrick Klomp
About Patrick Klomp
Patrick Klomp is a Plant Operations Manager at Tennant Company, specializing in strategic management and continuous improvement through the LEAN philosophy. He has extensive experience in various roles within the manufacturing and logistics sectors, including positions at Tennant Company, Philips, and Minkels.
Current Role as Plant Operations Manager
Patrick Klomp serves as the Plant Operations Manager at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Uden, Noord-Brabant, Nederland. In this role, he focuses on overseeing plant operations and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity within the facility.
Previous Experience at Tennant Company
Patrick Klomp has extensive experience at Tennant Company, where he held several positions. He worked as Supervisor Assembly for 8 months in 2019, followed by a year as Manager Assembly from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a.i. Logistics Team Lead for 3 months in 2019, a.i. Supervisor Replenishment for 2 years from 2017 to 2019, Continuous Improvement Engineer for 2 years from 2017 to 2019, and Process Engineer Assembly for 1 year from 2016 to 2017. His roles contributed to operational improvements and efficiency in assembly processes.
Educational Background and Specializations
Patrick Klomp has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Mechanical Engineering from Fontys University of Applied Sciences from 2004 to 2008. He further advanced his studies with a Master’s in Technology Management from the University of Groningen from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied Lean methodologies at Van Goubergen P&M Productivity Improvement, achieving both Green and Black Belts in Lean. He also completed the Young Executive Program at de Baak from 2021 to 2022.
Expertise in Continuous Improvement and Change Management
Patrick Klomp specializes in strategic management with a strong focus on continuous improvement using Lean philosophy. He has expertise in change management within supply chain operations, which has been instrumental in implementing technological innovations in plant operations at Tennant Company. His background in various engineering and management roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive operational excellence.
Professional Experience Beyond Tennant Company
Before his tenure at Tennant Company, Patrick Klomp worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He was a Logistics Engineer at Minkels - a group brand of Legrand from 2012 to 2015 and served as Project Buyer at Vanderlande Industries for 5 months in 2012. He also completed an internship at Philips Consumer Lifestyle in 2011, which provided him with valuable industry experience.