Curt Knudsen has over 25 years of experience as a production supervisor and trainer in manufacturing and aircraft maintenance. He has a proven track record of leading teams, improving safety, quality and productivity through Lean techniques. Currently he supervises over 60 employees and two shifts as Production Supervisor at Crosby National Swage, responsible for $650k in weekly components. Previously he held supervisory roles at Remington Arms and in the US Air Force, where he managed teams of up to 90 personnel and aircraft valued at $1.6 billion.

1. CURT KNUDSEN
318 Lakeside Drive, Mt Pleasant, SC • Home: 501-628-8798 • Cell: 501-628-8798 • cknudsen26@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Exceptional leader and experienced supervisor and trainer; able to explain information clearly, recognize excellence
in individuals, and inspire team members to achieve their potential while working toward common goals and
uphold company policy and procedures with complete integrity. Creative, resourceful, flexible, able to adapt to
changing priorities, and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Skills
Advanced Computer skills Excel
SAP Powerpoint
AS400 Access
MS Word 3 years aircraft quality assurance
Lean Manufacturing
Osha 30 hour general industry course certified
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor, 12/2014 to Current
Crosby National Swage of Little Rock – Jacksonville, AR
Identified, evaluated, and developed recommendations for the continuous improvement of safety, quality,
productivity, manufacturing costs, and schedule performance. Responsible for the production effort effectively
meeting company demands for more than $650K in weekly components for customer demands. Managed two shifts
and more than 60 employees tracking performance reports, attendance, and vacation. Communicated production
goals, safety discussions, and quality standards at daily employee meetings. Worked hand-in-hand with
maintenance supervision to track and ensure completion of maintenance inspections and daily maintenance
discrepancies for more than 35 CNC machines. Identified root causes and corrective actions utilizing problem
solving skills and improved production effort using Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor, 09/2011 to 12/2014
Remington Arms – Lonoke County, AR
Guided and supervised an assigned team of 45 employees as per the company rules and regulations while leading
the production effort in the flawless delivery of 2.7 million quality components per day. Utilized Lean
Manufacturing Principles to minimize waste while increasing throughput, using Kanban's, A3's and other
proficiency metrics to track progress. Provided daily leadership in assigned area while coordinating the activities of
employees, equipment, and the department to ensure conformance to plant/specific safety and quality standards.
Promoted participation and a team-oriented environment based upon open two-way communication, cooperation,
mutual respect and trust. Interfaced and worked with individuals at all organizational levels to achieve objectives.
Provided timely and appropriate responses to employees’ questions, improvement suggestions, concerns, and
exhausted all support functions to meet production goals.
Maintenance Production Supervisor, 10/1988 to 11/2011
U.S. Air Force – Charleston, SC and Jacksonville, AR
Recruited to deliver a trained cadre and production management team leading a cross-disciplinary team of 90
military personnel supporting aircraft valued at $1.6 billion. Guided and verified adherence to regulations and
technical manual directives. Determined aircraft utilization plans, maintenance status, supply-chain functions, and
technical upgrades. Planned and executed unit's functional response to regional and global disasters. Effectively
managed the complex daily operations of aircraft on the flightline in a superior manner; re-organized the 24 hour a
day work schedule to impact aircraft readiness during peak flying hours; immediate results achieved. Ensured all
newly assigned personnel were trained and updated in general aircraft maintenance, resulting in a record setting
statistic in 2009 of training the entire fleet in half the allotted time.
Education
Associate of Science: Aircraft Maintenance Technology, 2010
Community College of the Air Force - Little Rock, AR