Kurt Murdock

Operations Manager with extensive experience leading a high-revenue medical manufacturing facility, leading cross-functional teams to manufacture, assemble, and distribute medical kits globally

• Known for employing servant leadership to empower internal experts, resulting in an engaged workforce and continuous process improvements that reduce costs and enhance product quality
• Expertise in identifying operational inefficiencies, engineering process improvements, and implementing innovative industrial technologies that optimize production
• Dedicated to driving efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of quality in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Accountable for achieving the operational goals of the company's largest production facility, encompassing manufacturing for two key business units: Retail and Food Service

• Coordinated the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) plans for a 90,000 sqft facility
• Oversaw 24/7 manufacturing operations, producing 130 million pounds of dehydrated products annually.
• Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Proven track record in running the day-to-day manufacturing operations for dehydrating processes, responsible for producing over 55% of the company's total inventory

• Expert in designing and implementing career development programs, driving operational efficiencies, and enhancing overall performance
• Adept at establishing robust operational policies and executing process improvements to ensure superior product quality and exceptional line performance
• Skilled in leveraging engineering principles to optimize manufacturing processes and achieve organizational goals.

Established the company's first Continuous Improvement (CI) department, dedicated to fostering a culture focused on producing the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.