Adam Wahner

Adam Wahner serves as an Adjunct Professor at Millikin University's Tabor School of Business, teaching Principles of Management (MG 300) and Operations Management (MG 370) within the PACE program.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University
• MBA from Millikin University

With over 15 years of industry experience spanning Engineering, Testing, Quality/Lean, and Operations, Wahner specializes in developing productivity metrics, managing engineering/test/assembly operations, leading Kaizen initiatives, and supporting product launches. His expertise bridges theoretical management concepts with real-world industrial applications, particularly in Lean methodologies and operational efficiency.

As a practitioner-educator, he emphasizes practical implementation of operational frameworks through case studies and industry-aligned projects, enriching the curriculum with hands-on insights from manufacturing and product lifecycle management.