Kris Hedstrom

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Director Of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations @ Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)
Lexington, KY, US
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Lexington, Kentucky, United States, United States
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About Kris Hedstrom

Results-driven leader with a proven record of delivering award-winning products and substantial gains in productivity, efficiency, and cost savings. Experienced in all aspects of product development and skilled in transforming incapable processes and inefficient operations into strong examples of manufacturing excellence through balanced management of the 6Ms of production.

Kris Hedstrom's Current Company Details
Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)

Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)

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Director Of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations
Lexington, KY, US
Kris Hedstrom Work Experience Details
  • Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)
    Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)
    Lexington, Ky, Us
  • Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)
    Director, Special Projects
    Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions) Feb 2023 - Present
    Old Saybrook, Ct, Us
  • G.P.R. Company, Inc.
    Director Of Engineering
    G.P.R. Company, Inc. Oct 2020 - Apr 2023
    Filled a newly created leadership role for this manufacturer of custom machined products, vacuum chambers, and related components for semiconductor processing equipment. • Executing a strategy to reduce labor, improve productivity, and increase quality by implementing automation and re-engineering processes to utilize the technology appropriately.• Transitioning tribal production knowledge to fully documented BOMs and Methods within an Epicor ERP and SolidWorks environment.
  • Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc.
    Director Of Operations
    Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc. Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
    Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of operations for this manufacturer of thermoplastic valves and controls for corrosive and ultra-pure liquids, with full P&L accountability for facilities in New Jersey and California.• Outstanding results, modernizing manufacturing facilities and operations to bolster quality and efficiency toward world-class standards. • Eliminated a second shift in the machine shop through the adoption of automated solutions, enabling an immediate 20% reduction in labor.• Deployed an ERP-based multi-bin solution that lowered the warehouse footprint by 40%.• Positioned the company as an industry leader and innovation, launching new valve product lines that included ultra-pure shut off pressure regulators and HDPE valves for sodium hydrochloride applications.
  • Camridge Security Seals, Llc
    Vice President Manufacturing
    Camridge Security Seals, Llc 2016 - 2019
    Recruited to oversee the operations of a highly-automated manufacturing facility for this producer of tamper-evident, tamper-resistant, high-security loss prevention seals and associated products, with full P&L accountability.• Within three months of joining the company, spearheaded a broad restructuring and process improvements that increased monthly revenue and productivity by over 20%.• Orchestrated and executed automation and capital projects that expanded capacity by 40% while substantially improving quality and lowering production costs.• Introduced Gen III automation technology, improving production speed by 25% and positioning CSS as the low-cost, highest quality producer in their market. • Created a fully-automated injection molding cell for the production of security seal components capable of producing over 300 million pieces annually.• Worked with the organization to frame a quality system to achieve ISO900:2015 certification.
  • Polymer Technologies Inc.
    Director Engineering & Technology
    Polymer Technologies Inc. 2013 - 2016
    Clifton, New Jersey, Us
    Established a top engineering team from the ground up at a contract manufacturer of plastic, metal, and ceramic injection molding components for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial sectors. • Planned and executed projects focusing on R&D, new product development, tooling, and capital improvements, serving as the foundation for 300% growth in the metal injection molding business in 2015.• Served as the architect of a fabrication process concept that was critical to the win of a $1M DOTC project for a new 40mm grenade for the United States Army.• Contributed additional service and expertise directing the operations of Polmold Tool & Die, a separately-owned captive Tool & Die shop.
  • Big Ass Fans
    Director, Marketing
    Big Ass Fans 2012 - 2013
    Lexington, Ky, Us
    Advanced from an initial role as Industrial Design Manager to Director of Marketing after three months. • As Industrial Design Manager, served as a key resource for groundbreaking and innovative product design, including an award-winning line of LED high bay lights that accelerated penetration into Industrial markets.• As Marketing Director, effectively managed the Advertising, Creative, and Product Management teams. Created and launched direct and print media campaigns that surpassed lead targets and served as the basis for three consecutive months of record sales.
  • Flomet Llc
    Mfg Engineering Manager
    Flomet Llc 2010 - 2012
    Deland, Florida, Us
    Supervised the engineering team at this leading manufacturer of metal injection molding and precision components to the Medical, Dental, Electronics, Military, and Commercial markets. Maintained a scope of responsibility including daily production, new product launches, and process development. • Increased product releases by over 100% delivering 28% top line revenue growth from FY11 to FY12 while implementing improvements to increase EBITDA by 114%. • Increased first pass yield to 95% and reduced quality rejections by 41% through the creation of a dedicated cross-functional continuous improvement team.
  • Chep
    Director, Pallet Technology & Innovation Center
    Chep 2004 - 2009
    Addlestone, Surrey, Gb
    A division of Sydney-based Brambles, CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services with operations in 45 countries and $2.5B+in revenues.• Managed global wood pallet product engineering team and CHEP’s industry-leading innovation center facility and staff, including providing development and validation services internationally.
  • Maytag
    Manager, Design Engineering & Advanced Technology
    Maytag 2001 - 2004
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us
    Maytag is a premier manufacturer of high quality household and commercial appliances.• Managed staff of mechanical, electrical and materials engineers with responsibility for all design activities from concept to volume production for Maytag’s Shingo Award winning Lean Manufacturing dishwasher facility. • Built an advanced technology department for the dishwasher group that collaborated with marketing, brands, and senior management to create and execute dishwasher product plans.
  • Fusion Product Design, Ltd
    Vice President Engineering
    Fusion Product Design, Ltd 1995 - 2000
    Co-founder of a full-service, award-winning product design firm providing industrial design, mechanical engineering, analysis, tool design and manufacturing.

Kris Hedstrom Skills

Manufacturing Six Sigma Engineering Lean Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Design For Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Product Development Continuous Improvement Product Design Quality Management Strategy Process Engineering Value Stream Mapping Project Management Management Strategic Planning Operations Management Process Improvement New Business Development Change Management Leadership

Kris Hedstrom Education Details

  • Colorado State University
    Colorado State University
    Mechanical Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Kris Hedstrom

What company does Kris Hedstrom work for?

Kris Hedstrom works for Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions)

What is Kris Hedstrom's role at the current company?

Kris Hedstrom's current role is Director Of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.

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What schools did Kris Hedstrom attend?

Kris Hedstrom attended Colorado State University.

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Kris Hedstrom has skills like Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Design For Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Quality Management, Strategy.

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