Edward V. Leak
901-***-**** cell
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Summary:
•Experienced Operations Manager
•Manufacturing, Airline, Medical, and US Government Industry Experience
•Exceptional Managerial Skills
•Proven Leader and Successful Team Builder
Work Experience:
Production Supervisor
Henkel July 2023 – Present
Manage 2nd Shift Production Operation
Meet weekly reliability goals and Monthly KPI requirements
Promote and maintain a safe working environment
Operations Manager
Quidel Ortho
(Relocated) May 2022 - February 2023
•Manage Outbound Production Operation (24/7)
•Facilitate daily operational meeting for US Domestic Operation
•Manage Inventory Control Operation
•Manage Receiving Operation
Production Supervisor
BPI Solutions September 2020- May 2022
•Manage production operation with a focus on meeting customer criteria, production performance and quality goals and objectives
•Manage resource requirements to include non-exempt and contract associates, equipment, and supplies
•Manage supply chain improvement projects
•Facilitate daily operations meetings and weekly project reviews
•Develop training program for line leads and operators
•Coordinated and provided soft skill training opportunities for line leads and operators
Operations Manager
Jetaire Flight Systems, LLC May 2019- March 2020 (Covid-19 Closure)
•Studied operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities
•Ensuring all policies and technologies meet company standards
•Developed work standards and instructions
•Formulated sampling procedures and designs and developed forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
•Assisted contractors with resolving day-to-day execution supporting fabrication, assembly floor support, tooling, production planning, corrective action, process/continuous improvement, work sequencing, work instructions and work around plans
•Improved process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
•Assessed manufacturing metrics to develop management briefing supporting quality and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Operations Manager
The Bag Connection (Ruleville / Clarksdale) MS April 2015 – June 2017
•Exercised Operational Control over The Bag Connection, LLC located in both Ruleville and Clarksdale, MS.
•Manufacturing/Production Management - Annual Production Budget, Production Scheduling and Sales Forecasting, Equipment and Facility Maintenance Program, and Customer Service
•Logistic Management - Recovery (Raw Material), Warehouse and Inventory Management, Outbound (Finish Goods), and Transportation Cost Savings
•Project Management - Numerous projects tailored to reduce costs, increase production, and grow the business
•Executive Level Reporting - Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Meetings to Stakeholders, CEO, CFO, VP Operations, and VP of Sales
•Quality Management - Ensured the Quality Management System is implemented and integrated throughout the organization
Stores Supervisor
Endeavor Airlines Memphis, TN March 2014 – April 2015
•Managed 24 hr. stores operation responsible for the performance of warehouse operations including inventory, storage, security, shipment, receiving and issuing of aircraft material.
•Responsible for the movement of repairable materials in/out of the Stores locations, working with the Purchasing and Repair Departments to ensure aircraft parts are properly packaged and documented
•Supervised, assigned, reviewed, and evaluated the work of Stores Team Members; Provided guidance and feedback regarding employee work performance
•Ensured all employees were properly trained and complied with safety and departmental procedures
•Maintained and managed employee pay through KRONOS timekeeping
•Ensured timely and accurate receipt of inbound purchases and repairs
•Responsible for assisting in the reporting and overseeing the proper documentation of shipments
•Researched and analyzed issues with material
•Ensured Company inventory and material were properly accounted for, and the required system transactions were completed according to company standards to ensure inventory accuracy
•Reviewed processes and made recommendations for continuous improvement
•Prepared materials needed for daily maintenance readiness and redistribution
•Managed work environment to be sure OSHA standards were met and assigned locations maintained a safe, neat and orderly operation
•Supervised the station and inventory and audits to ensure the highest accuracy
Measurement Device Specialist
Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. USA Memphis, TN October 2002 – March 2014
•Selected and Recommended appropriate test equipment for use in service program
•Train and oversee 3rd Party Logistics team to inspect tool & test equipment against inbound acceptance criteria to ensure serviceability, stock availability, compliance, and to meet customer demand
•Monitored and evaluated activity of 3rd Party Logistic personnel, transportation providers, vendors, calibration providers, and external repair/service support providers
•Performed SAP transactions to supplement and support Order Administration and Material Management Operations
•Evaluated and resolved inventory discrepancies
•Provided customer support to technical support personnel and service engineers as required
•Created and updated Work Instructions, Test Loaner Equipment, Parts Requisitioning, Equipment Disposal, and Power Grounding and Environmental Testing
Education:
Keller Graduate School, Alpharetta, GA
(MBA-Incomplete)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
High School
Scotland High School, Laurinburg, NC
Training
•FAA Light Sports Repairman Certification – Maintenance Rating (Fixed Wing and Powered Parachutes)
•Rotax 2 and 4 Stroke Service Training
•FAA Sports Pilot Certification (Single Engine Land)
•Certified Quality Auditor, American Society for Quality (Cert. Expired)
•Baldridge Evaluator, Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence
•7 Habits of Highly Effective People