Eric Eldridge Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Mi, Us

I use 35 years of Global Operations Experience in multiple industries to provide Leadership Coaching, Strategy Development, Team Development and Process Improvement.

Bristol, In, Us

Wyoming, Michigan, Us

Experienced Operations Leader

Holland, Mi, 49423, Us

Laminated Production Plant

Ada, Michigan, Us

I was provided an opportunity to move into an internal consulting role to leverage my success in manufacturing management and lean implementation to drive improvements across our global operations. This has included supporting our supply chain operations in Michigan, California, Argentina and Brazil; and in support of our non-Amway business ventures.Improvements:United States•80% reduction in time for new document set-up•50% reduction in assembly operations•Development of a robust process for exportation of food grade raw materialsArgentina•29% reduction in receiving time•50% throughput improvement•35% reduction in labor spendBrazil•Converted $1MM in WIP to saleable stock•Reduced labor costs by 40%•Reduced internal fulfillment failures to .31 daily from 15.7 daily

Ada, Michigan, Us

I was provided an opportunity to develop a strategic plan to deploy behavioral based safety within Amway Operations. During this brief period, I was able to develop a strategic plan to deploy behavioral based safety within our manufacturing operations in Michigan, California and Global Agri-business in Washington, Mexico and Brazil. Improvements:•Certified Behavioral Based Safety Consultant•Developed Strategic deployment plan•Initiated pilot program in a manufacturing environment

Ada, Michigan, Us

Furthering my development plan included the move into the Plant Manager. This move expanded my responsibilities for all aspects of plant and budgetary performance. This included the development and implementation of plant strategies. Developing the strategic plan for the plant led to the tactical development, coaching and deployment of continuous improvement teams. I also represented the plant as a member of the team that identified and selected an off-shore assembly partner as an effort to regionalize our production operations as part of the corporate strategic operating model.Improvements:•$2MM implemented cost savings•64% reduction in plant space while volume increased 44%•29% reduction in unit cost•45% reduction in material waste•14% increase in labor productivity•Achieved highest Employee Opinion Survey results for within Manufacturing•Successful identification, qualification and relocation to regional assembly partner

Ada, Michigan, Us

Expansion of my development plan provided the opportunity to lead a team within our durable assembly environment. Responsibilities included daily management of the plant operations. I was able to further develop and use lean principles. I began knowledge transfer by coaching the production team in lean principles and implementation.Improvements:•3.5% throughput improvement•5% reduction in controllable cost per unit

Ada, Michigan, Us

Expansion of management role as part of continuing development plan grew to include responsibility for the three shift operations of the chemical processing area and warehouse operations within the facility. Responsibilities included daily management of the internal supply chain; management of the purified water systems; Federal, State and local regulatory compliance.Improvements:•Internal receiving or raw materials and components realizing $500,000 annual cost avoidance.•Increasing chemical processing capacity from 17,750 gallons to 44,750 gallons•Increasing internal purified water capacity from 8000 gallons to 40,000 gallons

Ada, Michigan, Us

Part of management team assembled during the construction and commissioning of the FDA regulated facility. Responsibilities included the development and validation of operating procedures, talent selection on onboarding and training of team. Responsibilities also included final equipment approval and the installation, operational and process qualifications.

Ada, Michigan, Us

Various hourly plant roles.

Washington, Dc, Us

Supply Control Administration which is the Marine Corps version of Supply Chain Management