Amanda Edge
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Operations professional with expertise in leading large-scale supply chain operations and developing high-performing teams. Proven success in designing continuous improvement frameworks, enhancing safety and productivity metrics, and standardizing processes to drive operational excellence and accountability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
Target
01.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end operations for a 1.5M sq. ft. distribution facility processing 42M+ cartons annually
- Directed workforce of ~1,000 employees, overseeing 4 direct reports to enhance operational efficiency
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, partnering cross-functionally to execute strategic objectives
- Own performance across safety, productivity, quality, and cost metrics
- Delivered a 40% reduction in major injuries compared to LY
- Improved productivity by +2.3 CPH compared to LY
- Reduced defects to ~1500 DPMO compared to LY
- Developed leadership pipeline, coaching senior leaders to strengthen organizational capabilities
Senior Operations Manager / Senior of Quality & Continuous Improvement
Target
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented continuous improvement frameworks to standardize execution and drive measurable gains in productivity and quality
- Led cross-functional initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, throughput, and end-to-end operational performance
- Supported site-wide problem solving by teaching and implementing lean methodology, enhancing overall operational effectiveness
- Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to standardize processes, improving reporting accuracy and operational visibility
- Developed and coached leaders on performance management and accountability, fostering adoption of new processes
Operations Manager / Production Controller
Target
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations, inventory flow, and workforce planning to achieve service and productivity targets
- Improved inventory accuracy and operational consistency through process standardization and performance tracking
- Collaborated with leadership to identify gaps in forecasting and inventory management, implementing corrective actions to enhance execution
Store Manager
Buckle
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Led store operations including sales, staffing, inventory management, and team development
- Coached team, held accountable for results, and adjusted operations based on business trends
- Built high-performing teams and developed future leaders
Education
MBA - Supply Chain
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Finance
North Carolina State University
Raleigh05-2011
Skills
- Supply chain operations
- Operational excellence
- KPI ownership
- Process optimization
- Workforce planning
- Safety improvement
- Strategic leadership
- Cross-functional leadership
- Fast-paced team management
- Leadership development
Timeline
Operations Director
Target
01.2023 - Current
Senior Operations Manager / Senior of Quality & Continuous Improvement
Target
01.2020 - 01.2023
Operations Manager / Production Controller
Target
01.2016 - 01.2020
Store Manager
Buckle
01.2011 - 01.2016
MBA - Supply Chain
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Finance
North Carolina State University