Role and Company
Manufacturing Consultant, EJJ Consulting (Current) (Last - John Deere)
Expertise
25 years experience in manufacturing & construction
Location
Salem, VA
About Ed
I served in the United States Army from 1981 until 2001 and retired as a 1SG from Ft. Carson, CO. My entire career was spent in Army Aviation in a variety of assignments both stateside and overseas. While in the Army, I was able to earn my B.S. in Business Management and a Masters degree in Education.
In 2001 I joined John Deere in Virginia and have relocated 6 times including international assignments and have had 8 different jobs in Operations, Project Management, Quality Engineering, and Program Management.
In 2020 I elected to take early retirement from John Deere and started my own consulting firm focusing on Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality, Program Management, and Operational Excellence. I have worked with OEM's and remanufacturing firms in multiple industries
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Ed's Recent Answers
2 years ago
***Requesting Advise***
Carlos
I sent you private message with some additional thoughts on your transition. I'm not sure if you saw that...
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3 years ago
How can I ensure to advocate myself in a way that will better my chances for employement, when translating my military experience for civilian employers?
James
Thanks for your service and congratulations on your pending retirement!
The good news is, you are starting your transition...
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3 years ago
Should I gain employment outside my company, even though I have absolute job security, to gain experience to be a manager or director?
Daniel,
Thanks for your service! You ask a great question that many people often face - Am I better off...
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3 years ago
What is the "right level" of occupation for a junior grade officer moving into the corporate world?
Mark
This is a good question and one that many people struggle with!
When I coach people I tend to...
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3 years ago
Assistance for the Widow of a Reserve Retired Navy Veteran
Thanks for trying to help out a family member during the difficult time.
Each service has a version of the...
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