Buck Knives Provides to Administration Workforce

Buck Knives just lately introduced that out of doors trade veteran Ken Vitale had joined the corporate as a product supervisor, and Katie Redman was employed as operations supervisor.

Vitale will oversee the imaginative and prescient, route, and efficiency of Buck Knives’ product line, together with product assortment, class/model alignment, growth, commercialization, launch, and the tip of life for the corporate’s wide selection of merchandise.

“The group right here at Buck Knives are thrilled to have Ken be a part of us,” mentioned Chris Bourassa, advertising and product growth director. “Ken’s background and huge experiences shall be an enormous asset for our product enlargement and growth initiatives.”

Vitale’s background and expertise embrace service within the U.S. Air Pressure and as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) course developer and teacher. Extra just lately, he was employed within the ammunition division of Vista Open air and with Remington Ammunition. Vitale is an NRA-certified firearms teacher and vary security officer, a aggressive shooter in PRS in three gun disciplines.

Redman oversees each day manufacturing outcomes at Buck, executing manufacturing plans, sustaining and monitoring key efficiency indicators, and evaluating workers wants to make sure security, high quality, and productiveness in its manufacturing facility.

“Katie brings a wealth of data and expertise to the group that we’re excited to have,” mentioned Ryan Duckett, director of operations. “Her successes surrounding steady enchancment initiatives within the manufacturing area alone will convey Buck Knives into a brand new chapter of USA-made manufacturing excellence. I’m proud to welcome Katie on board and know she shall be a tremendous asset, coach, and chief to the Buck Knives operations group.”

Redman involves Buck Knives from Life Health, the place she developed an operational technique and applied enchancment initiatives throughout 5 manufacturing amenities.

Buck Knives is a Board of Regent and Co-Founding member of AKTI.