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Kenneth Edwards

Danville

Summary

Dedicated manufacturing professional with a strong background in problem-solving, leadership and performance monitoring. Passionate about operations, safety, and seeing others improve under my supervision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician

Nestle Purina
10.2024 - Current
  • Plans, organizes, assigns and supports production work produced by technicians
  • Implement and assign training plans for new hires within department

- Communicate with Competency (Training) Lead to ensure tech s on the right path

  • Identify process improvement opportunities within the area.

- Detailed planning with maintenance to create a more efficient tool or ergonomic setup to help techs.

  • In charge of 5s area

- Holding the 5s standard created by Purina

  • Uphold safety and quality standards
  • Clear communication and fast thinking. First contact when equipment fails/ production stops.

Online Store Manager

Emerge
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Managed online division of my families business
  • Monitored staff performance, addressing issues to maintain team effectiveness.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll, and vacation requests to support operational needs.
  • Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Led a team of 3 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and planning.

Manufacturing Technician

Goodyear
03.2016 - 12.2020
  • Efficiently produce at a set rate
  • Operated heavy production machinery to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Performed machine set-up activities prior to start-up of production run.
  • Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions during production processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Danville, VA

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07-2027

Timeline

Lead Technician

Nestle Purina
10.2024 - Current

Online Store Manager

Emerge
01.2021 - 09.2024

Manufacturing Technician

Goodyear
03.2016 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management

Western Governors University
Kenneth Edwards