Leon Carr Email & Phone Number

Casa Grande, AZ

Responsible for the recruitment and supervision of a diverse work force of over 700 employees Served at mediation between management and hourly associates daily to resolve complaints and concerns. Ensured daily compliance of all laws as they related to selection/hiring, promotion, discipline, wage and hour requirements, leave management and accommodations..

Casa Grande, AZ

Responsible for lesson planning and following state standards to achieve science department objectives including improved performance by students on the AIMS test. Direct accountability for 150 students per day.

Queen Creek, AZ

• Led the overall success of Mesa II’s production laboratories, including chemistry, raw material acceptance, and metallurgy disciplines. Direct supervision and accountability for 50 exempt and non-exempt professionals.
• Managed all gauge calibration and testing requirements which led to the receipt and continued certification for QS 9000. In addition, secured TS16949 certification during 2003.
• Implemented process-oriented flow charts to accelerate team member training and achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Led department activities as part of a Voluntary Protection Plan (VPP) site which assisted site in achieving STAR recognition.
• Attained Six Sigma certification in 2002 and completed the first green belt project, using DMAIC principles to reduce weld analysis consumables by $50,000 annually.
• Led laboratory team in the achievement of safety, environmental, and 5S values resulting in 0 OSHA recordables.

Casa Grande, AZ

• Responsible for supervision of day shift laboratory operations in support of manufacturing operations. Supervised non-exempt employees.Key Accomplishments
• Directed day shift laboratory operations in support of manufacturing operations.
• Supervised non-exempt employees.
• Partnered with and supported manufacturing operations to ensure GMP and FDA regulations, laws and established policies were enforced and adhered to throughout all operational facets.
• Formatted & implemented a new product work order for adult nutritional processing which facilitated manufacturing, testing and marketing of product.
• Two-time recipient of the Ross Award of Excellence for laboratory leadership.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 4.00

Activities and Societies: NAACP, National Black MBA

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology & Chemistry, 3.5128

Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society