Terry Buchter
About Terry Buchter
Terry Buchter is the Plant Manager and Site Director at Teleflex Incorporated in Exton, Pennsylvania, and also serves as an Operations Advisor at TB Consulting.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Terry Buchter currently serves as Plant Manager and Site Director at Teleflex Incorporated in Exton, Pennsylvania, United States. In this role, Terry is responsible for overseeing plant operations, ensuring quality control, and managing the overall site. His position involves extensive coordination with other departments to enhance operational efficiency and implement process improvements.
Role at TB Consulting
In addition to his work at Teleflex, Terry Buchter is also engaged with TB Consulting as an Operations Advisor. His advisory role includes providing strategic insights and operational guidance, leveraging his extensive experience in the medical and pharmaceutical device industry to support organizational improvements and operational efficiencies.
Professional Experience at DSM
From 2017 to 2020, Terry Buchter held the position of Director, Operations at DSM Biomedical in Exton, Pennsylvania. During his tenure at DSM, he focused on operations management, driving improvements in quality and cost efficiency within the organization. His role also included leadership in new product development and operational strategies.
Career at Unilife Corporation
Terry Buchter served as Sr. Director, Operations at Unilife Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Located in King of Prussia and York, Pennsylvania, his work encompassed operational leadership and the management of engineering processes. He was involved in new product development and executed strategies to improve operational outcomes.
Earlier Career at Teleflex Incorporated
Terry Buchter's earlier career included a significant tenure at Teleflex Incorporated, spanning from 1993 to 2014. During this period, he held various roles including Sr. Manager, Sr. Engineering Manager, and Operations Manager. His responsibilities involved overseeing operations in Reading, Pennsylvania, and Chihuahua, Mexico, with a focus on engineering leadership and process improvement.
Educational Background
Terry Buchter has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Lehigh University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from Drexel University and an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Penn State University.
Expertise and Leadership
Terry Buchter brings over 15 years of experience in domestic and international operations and engineering leadership. His expertise spans process validation, lean manufacturing, inventory control, and finance management including P&L, S&OP, and cost control. He has successfully led initiatives achieving million-dollar cost reductions and improvements in quality, cost, safety, and talent growth.