Kurt Vedder, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Mentor, Oh

Responsible for the management of all quality processes including Quality Control and policies related to Henkel Adhesives North American Consumer Business Unit. Specifically, responsible for Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 50001-2018), supplier and customer complaint resolution, providing quality inputs to Product Development and Marketing for the North Kansas City MO and Berkeley CA sites, as well as day to day quality activities at the Mentor, Ohio site including oversight of the Manufacturing Quality Test Labs and personnel.Internal audit Program Manager, covering and auditing the standards above as well as GMP and IATF 16949.

Seven Fields, Pa.

Conducted third party registration and surveillance assessments of organizations to the ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 Quality Management System Standards as an Auditor for this ANAB accredited certification body. My industry experience over my 30 plus year career in Quality and Operations Management qualified me to perform audits for SRI in the following International Accreditation Forum (IAF) code industries: 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 31 and 33.

Warren Ohio

Liberty Steel Products, Inc. was split into two seperate companies on April 6, 2015. My current position was transfered to the new entity, Liberty Steel Industries, Inc. My duties and responsibilities remain unchanged from the position I held at Liberty Steel Products, Inc. Manage all quality assurance and business improvement activities for this steel company as an Executive Team Leader reporting to the President. The company consists of a steel service center group and a stamping group with manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the USA and Mexico.My primary roles remain the same, to manage the corporate quality group and to collaborate with the functional areas of the corporation to streamline and improve all business activities that directly or indirectly impact the quality assurance system, organization responsiveness and our customers’ perception of the company. .

Warren, Ohio

Manage all quality assurance and business improvement activities for this $250 million steel company as an Executive Team Leader. The company consists of two business units: a steel service center group and a stamping group with manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the USA and Mexico.My primary roles are to manage the corporate quality group and to collaborate with the functional areas of the corporation to streamline and improve all business activities that directly or indirectly impact the quality assurance system, organization responsiveness and our customers’ perception of the company. Accomplishments to date include:• Led the project to upgrade the existing quality management system in the USA from ISO 9001 registration to being TS 16949 compliant, resulting in elevated customer satisfaction and new business opportunities in the Stamping Group.• Led the project that resulted in the registration of an ISO 9001 quality management system in the recently opened Mexico facility that is TS 16949 compliant. This was accomplished in less than 7 months.• Led the project that resulted in the accreditation (ISO 17025) of the Physical Testing Laboratory for the Steel Service Center Group.• Spearheaded and led the effort to implement a robust APQP process in the Stamping Group. This resulted in new business as well as improved and more efficient product launches, better production efficiencies and enhanced customer and supply chain relationships.

University Hospitals of Cleveland, OHConsultant and Volunteer to Supply Chain Management Responsible for recording and coordinating receiving, directing inventory control processes and stocking of daily shipments. Responsible for inventory reconciliation, review of daily Oracle MRP orders submitted by departments, order fulfillment and delivery. Working with department managers to improved resource allocation, supply chain area performance and increase service levels and order fill response time. Howell Marketing ConsultingDigital Marketing Account ExecutiveResponsible for the execution of online marketing plans within a variety of industries: Home & Garden, Building and Construction, Interior Design, Commercial and Hospitality. Experience includes communication planning, content development and posting, retail site planning and development, search engine optimization, and the execution of online networking programs.

Managed quality assurance, R & D, product development and realization, technical service, supply chain, purchasing, logistics and regulatory compliance as Executive Team Leader. Collaborated with operations, sales and management to streamline and improve all related performance areas. Supervised all technology transfers between global partners. Led laboratory team to improve testing procedures and result tracking leading to improved design process cycle times, customer sample testing and overall lab performance. Led corporate effort to gain ISO / TS 16949 and maintain existing ISO 9001 registrations. Chairman of the Environmental, Health and Safety Committee working cross functionally to ensure regulatory compliance and safety was maintained in all functional areas and for the customer. Oversaw installation, maintenance and use of ERP / MRP system to achieve corporate goals and objectives in product planning, manufacturing, procurement, inventory control, order entry and customer satisfaction. Created ERP / MRP related performance and ad hoc reports for management using ERP / MRP and Crystal Reports™ report writing software.Setup Laboratory project tracking system (LIMS) to manage and track more than 65 R&D, New Business, Technical Service projects annually completing more than 99% before their deadlines and averaging 10-20 new cost competitive product launches per year.• Impacted procurement partnerships and alliances to stabilize and lower procurement costs and improve delivery lead-time while maintaining overall supplier delivery and quality performance at greater than 98%.• Leveraged logistic partnerships to reduce inbound LTL freight costs by 25% and thereafter 6% annually while maintaining carrier on-time performance and service levels. • Established technical service sample testing, tracking and reporting system resulting in “Best in Class” sample turnaround time.• Member of Strategic Business Acquisition Team

Managed and facilitated all aspects of the quality control and assurance activities. Assessed and provided council on Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Procurement and Logistic activities, processes and performance for new acquisitions. Oversaw the registration and integration of new acquisition quality management systems. Acted as the Division Management Representative to Management Review Board. Member of Strategic Business Acquisition team, Producto Chemical and Oak International. • Managed cross-functional team developing and implementing an integrated business management system resulting in the first dual registration of a company to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Managed and facilitated all aspects of the quality control and assurance activities. Led purchasing negotiations and buying staff in the procurement of goods, services and raw materials while maintaining strong supplier partnerships to achieve high quality and product performance. Managed a $40,000,000 procurement budget using strategic partnerships and alliances to consolidate the supply base, extend payment terms and lower purchasing expenditures. Managed a $5,000,000 annual freight budget. Member of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Installation Team. Increased inventory turns by 15% and reduced working capital. Implemented a new strategic inventory program to improve accuracy and management practices. • Introduced a program to consolidate/improve carrier service performance and reduce inbound and outbound LTL and TL freight costs utilizing feedback practices, performance metrics and effective negotiating skills. • Named Corporate “Best Practice” Benchmarking Techniques Expert, driving process improvements through the use of measurable performance metrics compared to "best in class" companies. Provided consulting to Milacron’s three Operating Groups and trained 100 mid and senior managers. • Achieved inventory accuracy target greater than 98% for accurate MRP involving a 15,000-item inventory.

Led quality control / assurance activities to exceed customer satisfaction. Directed a team of 62 inspectors and chemists in quality testing procedures for raw materials and finished products to ensure 100% compliance with production quality standards. Directed the cross functional team responsible for implementing the Division’s documented Quality Management System, resulting in ISO-9001 registration.

Product manager responsible for market and need analyses, identified key product requirements needed for optimal performance in high speed aluminum machining and grinding operations for automotive, aerospace and durable goods manufacturing. Technical marketing / sales liaison to research and development and design groups to achieve product improvements, facilitated product line success and sales growth. Managed quality control / assurance activities for the $100M CIMCOOL™ Division. Directed chemist team and quality training program.

Manager of Northeast Regional Laboratory, provided technical sales support training to regional sales team. Conducted testing and proactively provided customer service, advice on product selection, care, and maintenance practices and provided onsite customer problem / solution support.

B.S., Biology Major And Chemistry Minor

M.S., Industrial Mircobiology, With Secondary Emphasis In Biochemistry Of Microorganisms

Activities and Societies: Completed Master's Thesis through in-plant work and consultation at the Ford Motor Company Engine Plant in Essex.