Edgar H. Woods, Jr.
Houston, Texas 77036
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position in a result-oriented company that seeks an ambitious
and career conscious person. With my experience, education and skills these
attributes can be utilized towards continued growth and advancement
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of HACCP, AIB, FDA and USDA regulations. Lean
manufacturing experience along with 5'S and other improvement processes.
EXPERIENCE
R R DONNELLEY/BURNETT STAFFING HOUSTON, TEXAS
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR OCT 07-PRESENT
Managed production lines to produce internal/external hard drive for major
computer firms. Conducted daily pre-shift meeting. Participated in the
hiring process.
DREYER'S GRAND ICE CREAM HOUSTON, TEXAS
WAREHOUSE LEADMAN JUNE 2006-SEPT 2007
Managed the day-to-day operations of the shipping/receiving department of
the Ice Cream plant. In charge of the daily inventory cycle by doing cycle
counting. Handled all scheduling of in bound delivery.
DIXIE PRODUCE AND PACKAGING HARAHAN, LOUISIANA
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR SEPT 2002-JAN 2005
Managed production lines in Potato and Onion departments in slicing, dicing
and packaging. Exceeded production goals by 3% monthly. Supervised 50+
employees. Implemented a HACCP program within the plant.
BOAR'S HEAD PROVISION JARRAT, VIRIGINIA
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR APRIL 2002-SEPT 2002
Managed five (5) production lines in the Franks/Sausage stuffing and
processing rooms to produce 50+ products. Exceeded production goals by 3%.
Trained 90% of all shift employees.
DIVERSIFIED FOOD AND SEASONINGS METAIRIE, LOUISIANA
PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER OCT 2001-APRIL 2002
Managed the plant operations for efficient and quality products for major
international food chains. Maintained a technical relationship with
Managers, Supervisors, Maintenance, peers and support staff. Demonstrated
the ability to lead in an involvement based manufacturing environment.
Understand the technology and complexities to effectively run the plant.
Responsible for 100+ employees from hiring, firing, safety and discipline.
Supervised and revamped the monthly inventory system into sections with
team leaders. Met and/or exceeded production goals during tenure.
JOHN MORRELL COMPANY CINCINATTI, OHIO
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR SEPT 2000-SEPT 2001
Managed three (3) production lines in the production/packaging of
Frank/Sausage rooms. Supervised 50+ employees. Reduced labor cost by cross-
training employees due to high turnover rate. Conducted weekly training and
safety meetings.
DIVERSIFIED FOOD AND SEASONINGS METAIRIE, LOUISIANA
PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER DEC 1997-SEPT 2000
SAME JOB DESCRIPTION WITH THIS COMPANY AS STATED ABOVE.
QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS AND TREASURE CHEST CASINO
SENIOR SURVELLIANCE SUPERVISOR APRIL 1993-NOV 1997
Senior undercover agent to observe and report gaming and non-gaming
activities to upper management. Participated in the initial training of all
new agents. A member of the team that implemented the policies and
procedures in establishing the state's first casino. Obeyed and strictly
enforced all policies and procedures.
CHISESI BROTHERS MEAT PACKERS NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR APRIL 1982-APRIL 1993
Managed the Frank/Sausage processing and packaging rooms. In charge of the
cooking process in the smokehouse. Implemented an inventory system to
reduce and control production waste. Reduced labor cost by staggering work
schedule and hiring of temporary workers during peak seasons. Established
weekly training and safety meetings. Assisted the Plant Manager in the
pumping and netting ham rooms.
EDUCATION
DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Associate Degree in Business Administration 1980-1982
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Courses taken in Business Administration 1979-1980