Al Peterson

VP Operation, Productivity & Sourcing at Acme United Corporation

Al Peterson has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Al began their career at Dresser Instrument Division as a Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, where they oversaw the implementation of new products and processes. Al then joined Proton Energy Systems as a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, leading a team in the production of hydrogen generating equipment. Al also worked at Peterson Engineering LLC, their own consulting business, providing services to businesses in manufacturing and healthcare. Al has also held positions at P&G/Duracell as a Senior Purchasing Manager and Manager of Supplier Development.

At Duracell/Berkshire Hathaway, Al served as a Technology Leader and later as a Manager of Global Loss Analysis, focusing on research and facilitating results measurement and tracking. Al also worked at Acme United Corporation, where they held roles as a Director of Purchasing, Sr. Director of Global Sourcing & Operations, and is currently the VP of Operation, Productivity & Sourcing.

In addition to their corporate experiences, Al has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of New and played a leadership role as "Big Al" in the CT Yankees RFC.

Overall, Al Peterson's work experience showcases their expertise in operations, sourcing, manufacturing engineering, and consulting across multiple industries.

Al Peterson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University from 1981 to 1986. Al later obtained a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of New Haven from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, Al was a member of the Good Old Stratford High Swim Team, although specific dates or academic degrees were not provided for this experience.

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