Randy Schneider

Randy Schneider has extensive experience in project management and engineering leadership, currently serving at Lafayette Engineering, Inc. since 2017. Prior roles include Vice President of Technology and Factory Operation at Panasonic Appliance Company of America from 2002 to 2017, where responsibilities included overseeing design engineering, manufacturing, factory management, and product development. Schneider's achievements include managing the relocation of vacuum cleaner production to Mexico and China, developing a strong management team, and implementing product and manufacturing improvements. Earlier in Schneider's career, experience at Panasonic Home Appliances and Whirlpool Corporation encompassed roles in factory operations, maintenance, tooling management, and controls engineering, contributing to a robust skill set in manufacturing processes and quality control. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Science in Computer Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Industry Technology from Eastern Kentucky University.