Laquana Bradford

Supervise the execution of material purchasing, material planning, production planning, inventory control, staff management, and shipping/receiving. I operate within the existing material control systems, process, and provide guidance to all 30 direct reports on clear objectives and company goals. I manage the team to meet the customers' needs in terms of delivery, inventory, cost, and quality. Created a capability team environment, leading to improvement in delivery time and business results. Empower team members to achieve clients’ objectives by hiring proficient candidates, developing, coaching, and retaining top talent.

• Developed and optimized material management procedures, including purchasing, planning, production planning, and inventory control.
• Led a team of 30+ in meeting daily operational metrics and achieving key company goals.
• Created and enforced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance standards, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Managed annual cost and target reduction initiatives, improving delivery time, inventory, and overall business results.
• Coached, developed, and empowered team members through hiring, training, and talent retention strategies.
• Facilitated and directed associate training modules to improve staff capabilities and consistency.
• Managed all timekeeping, timecards, and time off scheduling to ensure accurate payroll and optimal staff coverage.
• Oversaw the entire hiring process, recruiting and onboarding proficient operations candidates.
• Responsible for corrective action on performance, attendance, and safety protocols to maintain high accountability.
• Integrated new products by engaging in new production introduction activities and updating material control systems.

Under direct supervision, I contributed to operational growth and profitability through day-to-day execution, managing strong client and associate relationships, and fulfilling the staffing services agreement. Acted as the first point of contact for all employee issues, providing immediate front-line customer service, and coordinating the resolution of all workforce issues with client and vendor partners.

• Managed all employee relations, acting as the first point of contact for clients and vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Supervised 85+ employees daily with a positive can-do attitude and improved overall sense of urgency of the team.
• Oversaw performance management, including coaching on attendance, conducting performance reviews, and managing associate assignment lifecycles.
• Processed payroll and maintained compliance with all attendance, wage, and hour regulations.
• Conducted new hire orientations and ensured accurate collection and review of all required onboarding documents.
• Utilized data and reporting (CRM, Power BI) to identify workforce challenges and inform escalation and strategy.
• Spearheaded safety compliance, participated in client meetings, documented and investigated incidents, and executed the safety observation program.
• Provided client education on employee issue guidelines and expectations to effectively mitigate risk.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.
• Oversaw performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to staff.

Led cell/department activities and associates to ensure the safe production of a quality product, on time, and within budgeted costs. Served as a key contributor to managing organizational change, and a direct link between associates and management. Responsible for identifying production challenges, driving continuous improvement, and developing team bench strength.

• Motivated 15+ team members in mattress production, planning and executing zone integrity, as well as job duties and production flow.
• Responsible for employee attendance tracking, discipline, production goals, motivating team members, training, and team building.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and/or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records. Prepare management reports of production results.
• Coordinated directly with dispatch on incoming and outgoing truck schedules to optimize logistics and meet company delivery goals.