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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
Eden, NC
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
Danville, Virginia
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
Danville, VA
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