Kent Schaefer

Kent Schaefer is an experienced operations and manufacturing professional with a robust background in engineering. Currently serving as Operations Excellence Manager at SD Wheel since September 2020, Kent previously held various roles, including Process Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC from May 2011 to September 2020. Kent's responsibilities included training engineering interns, managing capital purchases, developing production procedures, coordinating with third-party engineers, and facilitating product development. Earlier experience at Mills Fleet Farm involved customer service and department management in sporting goods and yard maintenance, demonstrating versatility and strong communication skills. Kent holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from St. Cloud State University.