Russ Kuhn

Responsibilities:

Russ is the Senior Industry Advisor for the northeast territory of Indiana for Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). He works with organizations to provide trusted consultation, coaching/mentoring, training, and technical assistance services. Through the complete offering of Purdue MEP services, Russ delivers high-value, cost-effective solutions to drive improvement, streamline processes, spur growth, and ultimately increase competitiveness.

Russ is focused on utilizing his past manufacturing experience along with a people-centric and results-driven approach to help companies address their current challenges and achieve lasting improvements.

Background:

Prior to joining Purdue MEP, Russ Kuhn spent more than a decade in manufacturing leadership, most recently serving as Senior Operations Manager at CertainTeed. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of production, operations, and plant leadership roles with CertainTeed, Knauf Insulation, Cummins, and Chrysler. His experience includes leading production, maintenance, capital and project engineering, and training teams within large manufacturing operations and various union environments. Russ brings a practical problem-solving approach to help manufacturers improve processes and drive positive results.

Russ earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University and holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Skills & Expertise:

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• HR/Labor/Workforce Development

• Coaching and Development

• Talent Management

• Leadership

• Project Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Building Relationships

• Operations Management

• Lean Six Sigma