Kurt William Schuchardt
Jonesboro, Ar. 72401
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Experienced individual with extensive manufacturing
background actively pursuing a career in the industry
that will affectively utilize acquired abilities while demonstrating
over 30 years experience.
EDUCATION:
Southern Arkansas University, East Camden, Arkansas
Associate Degree 1976
Mechanical and Design Technology
EXPERIENCE:
2009. PACE Industries - Formally Leggett & Platt - (B&C Division) -
Jonesboro, Arkansas
o Manufacturer of zinc die castings
o General Manager
> Managed all aspects of the company
o Customer Service/Production Manager
> Developed quotes on all products and worked directly
with customers
o Operations Manager
> Managed the day to day operations of the plant
o Engineering Manager and Purchasing Manager
> Designed and coordinated purchase of tooling to meet
customers specifications and delivery/cost
requirements
1984. Carl Bajohr Co. - Jonesboro, Arkansas
o Manufacturer of aluminum castings and lightning protection
systems
o Managed the lightning protection department
o Designed and purchased all materials for protection
systems on nuclear cooling towers and industrial
chimneys
1980. FMC Corp. - Jonesboro, Arkansas
o Manufacture of industrial pumps and sewer cleaners
o CNC machine operator
o Managed special products for the Industrial Engineering
department
o Led team on setting production standards (MTM System)
1977. Vickers - Searcy, Arkansas
o Manufacturer of hydraulic valves
o Supervised the machining department on third shift
RELATED SKILLS:
. Performed for 25+ years 100% of all product quoting and
estimating
. Very knowledgeable in blueprint reading
. Superior understanding of GD&T
. Fluent in the B&L Information System
. Trained and implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and on time
. Closely worked in the development process and production
of products
. Strong organization and detail oriented skills
. Greatly regarded in communicating with customers
. Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge
rapid
. Knowledgeable of various casting techniques
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
V Established zinc die cast company with one employee and
one machine
V Continued to add equipment for value added operations
V Built company up to 45 employees and 8 machines at the
time company sold
V Instrumental in expanding the company from start to 6
million in sales
V Redesigned control panel to increase productivity
V Instrumental in obtaining and maintaining ISO9000 and
upgrading to TS16949 certification
V Built strong customer and vendor relationships
V Worked with engineers on design of castings to decrease
pricing
V Developed process and routing sheets for production
V Developed and approved outside sourcing (painting,
plating and material)
V Developed tooling to eliminate the need for secondary
operations
V Designed secondary machining and assembly equipment
V Developed complex tooling up to five slides
*REFERENCES AVAILIABLE UPON REQUEST*
Kurt William Schuchardt
1101 Dupwe
Jonesboro, Ar. 72401
************@*****.***