Cedric Edwards

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

• Quest Diagnostics, Memphis, TN, Laboratory Operations Supervisor, 10/01/16, Present, Demonstrate strong leadership and foresight by overseeing and managing all laboratory activities from specimen management to specimen testing within the organization. Streamline processes and clarify expectations by managing laboratory processes and procedures with a focus on ensuring clients are fully assisted in a timely manner. Employ refined relationship-building skills and collaborative mindset to facilitate a proactive and engaging work environment; provide formal and informal feedback to employees while adjusting work schedules and daily operations to support all workers. Maximized productivity and provided vital structure by enabling a 30% decrease in departmental overtime and a 15% decrease in process turnaround time; analyzed underperforming areas and implemented plans to remediate discrepancies. Generated $33K in annual cost savings by facilitating a 15% reduction in processing times. Employed Six Sigma methodology to reduce labor hours by 28% and rework by 21%. Captured substantial gains in efficiency and productivity by analyzing effectiveness of daily operations; partner with upper-level management to provide appropriate support to employees in all executive functions. Nominated for the Gambino Quality Excellence Award for commitment to continuous improvement. Selected as the Esoteric Business Unit Most Valuable Player for 2021. Served as coach and mentor for new supervisors and group leads.
• The United States Navy, Various Locations, Environmental Program Officer, 07/01/14, 10/01/16, Exercised detailed analysis and judgment to improve organizational efficiency by 20%; eliminated all unnecessary process waste. Ensured flawless execution by analyzing employees’ essential functions; provided well-reasoned recommendations and implemented a strategic plan to enhance productivity and reduce lost time. Contributed significantly to increased revenue by reducing annual maintenance costs by $300K. Shaped a vibrant, productive environment by improving employees’ organizational and technical skills; created an effective total productive maintenance program. Leveraged experience and skill to ensure 100% scores on all safety inspections and drills. Delivered key contributions toward success by building and nurturing organizational relationships with area government, departments, and agencies.
• The United States Navy, Busan, KR, Deputy Director of Transportation, 07/01/12, 07/01/14, Establish strong foundation for success by managing a $2M annual budget, including all organizational operations, projects, and programs. Improved productivity by 10% and reduced staffing / operational costs by 20% through careful assessment of operational processes; provided insightful recommendations designed to improve essential responsibilities. Employed balanced, disciplined leadership while conducting monthly meetings. Identified opportunities for improvements in close partnership with executive leadership team. Defined direction that catalyzed coordination by refining and streamlining organizational training. Enhanced productivity by establishing appropriate milestones and target objectives; updated strategies to enhance essential functions. Saved $500K annually by facilitating a 25% reduction in turnover rates.
• The United States Navy, Norfolk, VA, Nuclear Oversight Manager, 07/01/10, 07/01/12, Generated energy and stability by reducing plant changeover time by 30%; identified bottlenecks in the engineering plant’s operations and initiated effective, strategic adjustments. Developed corporate cohesion by motivating a 30-person cross-functional team to complete multi-faceted, mission-driven assignments while exceeding deadlines and maintaining budgets. Applied strong leadership talents to enable $100K in rework costs through process changes, proactive investigations, and ongoing training. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills while coordinating multiple projects; executed completion of each project within stringent deadlines. Created environment for long-term success by managing the plant’s daily operations; ensured employee safety and completion of essential responsibilities.
• Additional Experience, Operations Manager, Mayport, FL
• Additional Experience, Training Officer, Millington, TN
• Additional Experience, Engineering Supervisor, Norfolk, VA
• Additional Experience, Maintenance Supervisor, Pascagoula, MS

• PMP - Project Management Professional
• ASQ - Certified Six Sigma Green Belt