Leigh Hicks

Manage operational functions for a start up custom forklift fast-charger assembly operation including human resource issues, supply chain, quality, planning, purchasing, logistics, and production assembly and test. Develop and track production scheduling capacity, production budget and raw material budget. Direct buyers through negotiations and project approval while overseeing Engineering and Solidworks custom steel cabinet drawing accuracy and updates. Lead quality corrective action program from produc

Managed operational functions for quick turn around cancer diagnostic laboratory including accessioning, shipping, receiving, purchasing, general office administration and facilities maintenance. Directed IT group on needs for creating a custom database package for accessioning samples and collecting/tracking patient information from receipt through entire lab process. Successfully negotiated agreements with well-known courier companies to receive samples into the facility.

Forecasted, strategized and managed all procurement activities for a world-leading manufacturer of customized bonded fiber products. Expertise in overseeing procurement of capital equipment. Personally negotiate major purchase and service agreements. Designed and managed logistics and purchasing operations, policies and procedures. Restructured logistical processes by updating technology utilization resulting in 33% reduction of logistical staff.

Supervised up to 75 employees of a third party labor contractor for Hewlett Packard in a paper conversion and packaging environment. Set and met daily production goals. Quality inspection to oversee that product meets or exceeds customer’s expectations. Conducted safety, quality and technical training. Monitored and purchased inventory for expendable items. Directed the work of warehouse personnel to ensure that raw materials were prepped for upcoming jobs. Conducted end of job and end of month SAP.

Controlled an automated gravure production requirements schedule, updated daily to best meet customers’ requirements and improved process flow. Directed the work of material planners (inks, papers, cylinders) to ensure raw material availability. Led production meetings and supplied raw material status. Maintained adequate paper stock within plant and off-site storage. Led quarterly and year end inventory. Estimated coverage and total cost of ink per thousand labels to be used in costing and estimating

Marketing Management Systems

Business Administration Education