Edwin Parnell

Ph. 910-***-****

SUMMARY

Results-oriented and highly skilled operations professional qualified for leadership positions where business savvy, impeccable client service and thorough industry knowledge are of value. Top performer, extremely conscientious and highly respected by management and peers. Developed skills in understanding concepts, procedures and methods. Able to define production process and control methods to operations increasing production quality/output.

Detail-oriented, accurate, and managerial proficient with demonstrated ability to identify issues and implement solutions. Proven expertise in assembling and organizing data, multitasking, and coordinating and managing assigned tasks and projects. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team player and team builder; extensive leadership background working with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives. Computer skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Internet. Core Competencies include:

Leadership

Quality

Problem Solving Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Proven analytical and organizational ability

Six Sigma Greenbelt

Project Management

Strong written and oral communication

Safety Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corning, Inc., Wilmington, NC

Lead Fibermaking Manufacturing Excellence Team Technician

Member of the Fibermaking Manufacturing Excellence Team as a coating technician. assisting with engineering implementation and providing well developed problem solving / troubleshooting for the draw communities.

Assigned to supervise a fibermaking shift team in the improved process operation for the

sister plant in Concord, NC. Trained and advised shift on best practices while maintaining the

highest output of the 4 available shifts. Supervised startup team to update continuous

improvement protocol for existing and new employees.

Utilizing engineered drafted drawing/blueprints to assess the equipment functionality and repairs

to the manufacturing equipment while maintaining the highest quality in production output.

Correlated coating defects to draw components to improve equipment performance. This included

the analysis of Primary Coating Axial Abrasions (PCAA) and development into various categories

for advanced troubleshooting under the quality department. Received Department Contribution

Award (DCA) for increased utilization creating cost savings of over $180,000 in the production

process. Analysis and organization of various components that spearheaded troubleshooting and

resolved reoccurring downtime production events.

Improved the quality of the die cleaning in OLDC (off-line die cleaning) through die inspection

and developed best practices implemented in die processing with the die team. Through root

cause analysis and development, coordinated with quality architecture and OLDC lab technicians,

implemented quality process solutions for continuous improvement efforts. Created

documentation to support process changes. Managed die fleet utilizing calipers and micrometers

to identify discrepancies. Utilized Kaizen to continually improve production performance.

Microscopy lab (Quality architecture)

Provided analysis for various engineering departments (experimental and production) utilizing excellent laboratory practices while providing accurate results.

Worked directly with engineering in problem identification and solution creations for various production communities.

Utilized optical microscopes, optical measurements and calipers to evaluate defects contributing factors to product performance.

Created best practices and performed analysis using FTIR spectroscopy in coating cure samples of ongoing projects for continuous process improvements.

Safety Coordinator

Tower 5 leader in the development and lead safety coordinator in the implementation of restructured plant-wide safety platform.

Resolved over 150 identified safety observations in less than 6 months

Break Source Analysis (BSA) Lab Technician (Quality Architecture)

Performed glass fracture analysis for production areas utilizing optical equipment to image break

sources, operating and maintain three microscopes in BSA Lab. Assimilated information into plant’s

database and provided on fiber optics break analysis to engineers, supervisors, section supervisors, and

department heads. Trained Skillblock Holders (and/or re-certify), and other technicians in BSA

procedures and protocol. Facilitated awareness training in troubleshooting process for engineers and

supervisors. Used spreadsheets to track shift performance, and obtain plant and department goals.

Reduced break rate by 65% (lowest in company’s history), allowing for desirable longer length

fiber on customers shipping spools, and increasing revenues over $300,000/year. Received

Outstanding Contribution Award (OCA) for this contribution to profitability.

Developed policies and procedures to increase performance of BSA Skillblock Holders (90%+ accuracy on performance audits) after their training allowing fast feedback to respective departments.

Implemented Job Safety Audit (JSA) for the BSA lab work environment. Maintained 90% to 100% audit scores.

Received Outstanding Contribution Award for lowering break rate with 100% accuracy. Sustained record high levels of analysis (highest in company history) for two consecutive years.

Parnell’s Landscaping & Lawn Care, Wilmington, NC

President/Operations Manager

Founded successful service oriented company specializing in the design and installation of landscaping for commercial and residential clients. Managed strategic business development, operations, and P&L, administration, sales, marketing, and customer relations.

Grew business from two to 23 employees, and client base to 300+.

Developed and implemented processes and procedures to enhance bottom-line profitability.

Supervised multiple crews - oversee day to day operations of the business

Watson Seed Farm, Rocky Mount, NC

Processing manager for the largest independently owned seed manufacturer. Oversee processing of

various seed crops and personnel in the processing process. Record and analyzes productions

reports. Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods,

equipment performance, and quality of product. Managed warehouse product flow and inventory

control. Supervised over 30 employees to meet production needs.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Associates Degree in Applied Agriculture with double major in Field Crops and Soils

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

HVAC Certification/License

Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC

Activities

Volunteered as Topsail High School Music Booster president to advance the musical education in all band events.

Volunteered as facilities maintenance personnel for Azalea Dog Training Club.

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