Plastic Film Extrusion Specialist
John Edwards
John Edwards
Extrusion Manufacturing Expert - John Edwards
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John is a versatile Plant Manager with over 35 years of wide range experience in driving production operations. He has a history of success implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality. John is experienced in the development of cross functional teams, promoting operational excellence, and engaging all team members to achieve facility goals and objectives.
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SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2020 - December 2024
Plant Manager - Berry Global
Odon, IN
April 2005 - April 2020
Plant Manager - Berry Global
Nicholasville, KY
2002 - 2005
Operations Manager at Plant 1 - Pliant Corporation
Danville, KY
2000 - 2002
Optimization Manager for Plants 1, 2, 3 - Pliant Corporation
Danville KY
1997 - 2000
Production Planner/Scheduler/Production Manager Backup - Pliant Corporation
(Plants 1,2) 16 lines with an annual capacity of 150 million lbs
1992 - 1997
Production Supervisor - Pliant Corporation
1989 - 1992
Blown Film operator - Pliant Corporation
1992 - 1997
Production Supervisor - Pliant Corporation
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operations Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Six Sigma Black Belt – Air Academy
- Lean Manufacturing Certification – University of Kentucky
- Operations Management APICS
- 35 years of experience in Blown and Cast Films Mfg.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2020 - December 2024
Plant Manager - Berry Global
Odon, IN
April 2005 - April 2020
Plant Manager - Berry Global
Nicholasville, KY
- Formerly AEP Industries, 2017, Formerly Atlantis Plastics 2008
2002 - 2005
Operations Manager at Plant 1 - Pliant Corporation
Danville, KY
2000 - 2002
Optimization Manager for Plants 1, 2, 3 - Pliant Corporation
Danville KY
- Led S.C.O.R.E (Supply Chain Optimization Requirement for Excellence) Teams.
- Downtime Reduction, Scrap Reduction and Process Optimization.
- Initial 6 Sigma candidate for Training and Program Rollout.
- Completed 2 Six Sigma Projects during 2002.
- Led Cost Reduction Teams (Scrap, Downtime, Efficiencies) in all three facilities.
- Created a WOW (War on Waste) Team that focused on identifying waste and reducing waste in all facets of the operation.
1997 - 2000
Production Planner/Scheduler/Production Manager Backup - Pliant Corporation
(Plants 1,2) 16 lines with an annual capacity of 150 million lbs
- Duties required extensive knowledge of the current MRP system.
- Inventory level management with Min/Max programs.
- Aged inventory disposition.
- Direct customer contact for improved response and service levels.
- Product Development Teams and Product Rollout.
- Responsibility included Management of the Production Department inthe absence of the Production Manager.
1992 - 1997
Production Supervisor - Pliant Corporation
- Training and Supervision of 12 to 15 employees.
- Duties included Quality Testing and Maintenance of equipment when required.
- Special projects include scrap and downtime reduction projects.
- Safety Team Member.
1989 - 1992
Blown Film operator - Pliant Corporation
1992 - 1997
Production Supervisor - Pliant Corporation
- Operated monolayer blown film lines that produced a wide range of products for lamination applications. Lines were capable of 5.5 million lbs of product on an annual basis with web widths up to one hundred inches and gauge ranges from .75 mil to twelve mil.