Edgar Young

Dynamic Facilities Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at GLAXOSMITHKLINE, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Expert in Lean Manufacturing and leadership, I spearheaded a safety culture transformation, reducing employee injuries by 43%. Skilled in business process improvement and adept at fostering team excellence, I drive significant cost savings and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Certified Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic – Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
• Homeland Incident Commander
• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
• Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)
• NC Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Certificate (800-Hour Program)
• Manager of Environmental Safety and Health (MESH) Certificate
• Bio-Validation Certificate in Manufacturing FDA Compliance
• Industrial Maintenance Certification
• RETA Certification
• High-Voltage Safety Certification
• Safety Emergency Management for Ammonia Refrigeration

• GlaxoSmithKline, Captured $90K in savings by negotiating a better contract rate with consumables laboratory supplier for FY23., Implemented a bar-coding system that allows inventory managers to easily track and trace all storeroom supplies (24,000 SKUs) in real time., Rectified a community relations issue by installing an incinerator to burn volatile air, which removed the smell of tobacco. Achieved positive environmental impact for the plant and local communities.
• IPS Structural Adhesives, Designed an automatic fill pumping system for chemical mixtures in planetary and centrifugal mixers. Eliminated a risky manual process that required two employees to risk injury by lifting 55-gallon barrels., Conducted an electrical safety audit, then made the decision to implement explosion-proof fans in the mixing room and install truck locking devices in the loading dock, which brought the facility up to current safety codes., Adopted Dude Solutions’ CMMS for tracking maintenance activities and predicting equipment failures. This data was used to optimize preventive maintenance schedules., During the COVID-19 pandemic, initiated hourly sanitization of door handles and light switches. Also, restricted employee contact in common spaces during lunch hour in compliance with CDC regulations.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Improved spare parts availability from 81% to 90% and average plant efficiency by 5% by performing turnover rate studies and lead time studies, increasing flexibility of parts, and reallocating budget., Adjusted operating parameters to 97% within budget by initiating checks on MRO purchases, receivables, and service invoices. Ensured monthly spend met financial goals.