Manager Manufacturing

KURT J. VADELUND

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Valrico, Florida 33594

Residence: 813-***-**** Email: ******@*****.*** Cell: 727-***-****

SUMMARY

Leader with experience in directing manufacturing and engineering teams

with a proven ability to create strong functional, fact-based teams, to

develop and execute business strategies and cost improvement projects and

to effectively initiate and manage change. Demonstrated strength in

communicating ideas and solutions with all levels throughout the

organization from production floor to corporate management. High energy

individual with the ability to provide strong leadership and produce

effective results in:

Problem Identification and New Plant Start Ups

Resolution/CAPA

Lean Manufacturing Dry and Wet Material Processing

Implementations/Poke-Yoke

Six Sigma, SPC and DOE Techniques Plasma Coating Processes

Team Player/ Team Builder Polymerization Processes

Design/Process Failure Modes and Effects Packaging Systems

Analysis

Manual, Semi-Automated and Automated Hazardous Chemical Processing

Systems

MS Office Applications, Process Operating Budget Preparation and

Simulation, CAD Administration

SELECTED Accomplishments

. Implemented "Lean Daily Management" techniques increasing service

levels while lowering overall inventory.

. Led technical team in successfully outsourcing of medical device

operations.

. "Right-sized" workforce by developing correct work standards,

improving operating efficiencies by 45% and saving $900K in operating

expense.

. Implemented "Lean Manufacturing" techniques in medical device

manufacturing operations reducing operating cost by $750K annually.

. Assembled highly successful self-directed work team for new polymer

rod manufacturing operation.

. Implemented continuous improvement projects in polymer rod

manufacturing resulting in a 50% reduction in standard cost ($300K

savings annually).

. Led Project team in design and implementation of a "mistake-proof"

semi-automated assembly line for automotive side-impact airbag on time

and within $2.5M budget

. Adapted existing manufacturing facility to new ammonium nitrate based

airbag propellant formulation saving $900K in new equipment.

. Managed Project Team in design and build of several explosive rated

manufacturing buildings.

. Spearheaded Project Team in implementation of a new production data

collection system and upgrading of ERP system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMITH & NEPHEW, Largo, FL 2004 to present

$4 billion worldwide manufacturer of Wound Care, Orthopedic and Endoscopy

Products

Engineering Manager, Global Outsourced Operations 2008

. Lead Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Global Service and Repair

teams.

. Implemented "Lean Daily Management" techniques improving service

levels by 6% while reducing overall inventory by $4M.

Engineering and Technology Development Manager 2006 to 2008

. Led CoGs Reduction Manufacturing Strategy project for the Largo site.

Engineering Manager 2004 to 2006

. Developed strong engineering and technical team driving capital and

continuous improvement projects.

. Improved project and design control systems.

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PIERCE MANUFACTURING, INC., Bradenton, FL 2003 to 2004

$2 billion worldwide manufacturer of Military, Commercial and Rescue

Vehicles

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2003

. Developed new body assembly layout increasing productivity by 10%.

. Led $1.7M paint facility expansion.

BAUSCH & LOMB, INC., Clearwater, FL 1998 to 2003

$2 billion worldwide manufacturer of Eye Care Products

Engineering Manager- Cast Molded Products 2003

. Developed three-year manufacturing strategy to reduce $4M in

production cost.

. Increased product yield by 20% for foldable Intraocular Lens.

Manufacturing Manager 2001 to 2003

. Managed $200M in sales, 200+, multi-shift workforce, manufacturing

Intraocular Lenses and medical disposable surgical packs for cataract

surgery in a FDA regulated environment.

. Successfully "right-sized" workforce to improve operating efficiencies

by 45%.

. Reduced product lead times by 30%.

. Implemented SPC, FMEA and six-sigma techniques into the manufacturing

operations.

. Successfully led project team in implementation of new MRP and Shop

Floor Control System.

Manufacturing Technology Manager 1999 to 2001

. Managed engineering and production groups responsible for polymer

mixing, filling and fabricating operations and disposable surgical

packs assembly.

. Implemented "Lean Manufacturing" techniques in manufacturing

operations improving operating cost by $750K annually.

. Optimized Plasma treatment process through DOE for PMMA IOLs resulting

in cycle time reduction from 45 minutes to 15 minute.

Polymer Manufacturing Engineer 1998 to 1999

. Successfully validated and started up PMMA/hydrogel polymer

manufacturing operation at the Clearwater facility on time and within

budget.

. Implemented continuous improvement projects resulting in a 50%

reduction in product unit cost.

BREED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Lakeland, FL 1990 to 1998

$1.5 billion worldwide manufacturer of Automotive Products

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Group

1995 to 1998

. Designed for manufacture a new high pressure stored gas/ammonium

nitrate based gas generant Side Impact Airbag Inflator.

. Conceived and managed $2.5 million project from concept to start up of

600K units/yr mistake-proof assembly line for a Side Impact Airbag

Inflator on time and under budget.

. Adapted existing manufacturing facility to new ammonium nitrate based

gas generant formulation saving $900K in new equipment.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Group 1993 to 1995

. Successfully staffed and directed Manufacturing Engineering Group

consisting of 3 engineers and 4 Technicians, responsible for all

pyrotechnic processing operations, including Operating and Capital

budgets, production scheduling and operator training.

. Designed, constructed and initiated production in $7 million facility

capable of manufacturing 800K gas generant tablets/hour, including

mixing, in 3 new explosive rated buildings (20Kft2).

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Group 1990 to

1993

. Played key role in the start up of a new Automotive Airbag Systems

manufacturing facility.

. Developed grinding, mixing and tabletting processes for sodium azide

based gas generant formulations.

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HERCULES INCORPORATED, Rocket Center, WV 1984 to 1990

Aerospace Division, Allegany Ballistics Laboratory

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland,

College Park

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ISO, QS, FDA and cGMP Compliance Regulations

Problem Solving and Decision Making (24 hours)

BREED Management Training Course (30 hours)

Twenty-four hours of Emergency Training (29 CFR 1910.120)

Dust Explosions and ESD Hazards in powder processing (40 hour) Course

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