Kenneth Head
Coila,MS
Summary
Results-driven Senior Manager with expertise in strategic planning, operations management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and mentor teams to achieve corporate goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
Nissan North America, Inc.
Canton, MI
10.2003 - 11.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic plans to optimize supply chain management and reduce costs.
- Oversaw project execution, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and timelines.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
Material Specialist
Irvin Automotive
Greenwood, MS
08.1990 - 08.2000
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production processes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to optimize material sourcing and delivery schedules.
- Implemented quality control procedures to assess material adherence to specifications and standards.
- Trained staff on proper handling, storage, and usage of materials to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Worked with 6-member team to move and reorganize bulk warehouse, increasing material inventory, and pull accuracy 99%.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal material availability for production lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tchula Attendance Center
Tchula, MS05.1990
High School Diploma -
S. V. Marshall High
Tchula, MS05-1990
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
Accomplishments
Certified V-Up problem solver
Increased profits over 3% within 1 year
Increased inventory accuracy from low 70% to 99%
Reduce required headcounts by 33% of allocations
Certification
V-Up
Dale Carnegie (Effective communications and Human relations)
MAMA-2024 STARS OF SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING AWARD
Timeline
Senior Manager
Nissan North America, Inc.
10.2003 - 11.2025
Material Specialist
Irvin Automotive
08.1990 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Tchula Attendance Center
High School Diploma -
S. V. Marshall High