Jon Edwards
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Refresco North America, excelling in process optimization and team building. Expert in SAP and HACCP compliance, I successfully enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste, while fostering strong relationships across departments to drive operational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Refresco North America
Waco, Texas
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Manage production teams on 7 different production lines
- Yellow belt certified
- Managed workforce schedules to ensure adequate staffing for production needs.
- Oversaw daily production operations to meet quality standards and timelines.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Developed training programs for new team members on operational procedures.
- Evaluated production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvements.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support smooth workflow transitions.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
Production operator and production Supervisor
Coca-Cola North America
Waco, Texas
02.2004 - 02.2022
- Successful leadership of production and personnel within the Chilled and Drink Box Department.
- Effective leader on multiple OE/PI projects delivering PI favorability
- Improved GMP Scores across the Chill and Drink Box department.
- Successfully reduced waste and juice loss within the Pouch department.
Warehouse Manager and Lead sales rep.
AMPAC Tire Distribution
Waco, Texas
05.1997 - 02.2004
- Implemented racking system to help improve inventory accuracy.
- Communicate with and train sales associates on sales initiatives.
- Led training conferences for Tire Pros members in the State of Texas.
Education
Better Process Control School -
The University of Georgia Department of Food Science
01.2020
Operations Management -
DeVry University
01.2009
Business Communications -
Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas01.1994
General Studies -
Butler Community College
Eldorado, Kansas01.1992
Skills
- Production scheduling and workflow coordination
- Process optimization
- Training development
- Team building and relationship management
- SAP and UKG time system expertise
- HACCP compliance
Professional Attributes
- Production Management and Leadership
- Results-Oriented
- Excellent Collaboration and Coordination Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Team Building & Relationship Building
Timeline
Production Manager
Refresco North America
02.2022 - 09.2025
Production operator and production Supervisor
Coca-Cola North America
02.2004 - 02.2022
Warehouse Manager and Lead sales rep.
AMPAC Tire Distribution
05.1997 - 02.2004
Better Process Control School -
The University of Georgia Department of Food Science
Operations Management -
DeVry University
Business Communications -
Emporia State University
General Studies -
Butler Community College