Matt Ledford
About Matt Ledford
Matt Ledford serves as the Director of Supply Chain Facilities Transformation at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2023. He has a strong background in environmental health and safety, with previous roles at Daikin Applied Americas, Wolverine Advanced Materials, and the County of Roanoke.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Matt Ledford serves as the Director of Supply Chain Facilities Transformation at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's supply chain efficiency and facility management strategies. His role involves overseeing transformation initiatives that enhance operational performance within the supply chain.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Prior to his current role, Matt Ledford worked at Advance Auto Parts in various capacities. He served as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Energy & Industrial Real Estate Strategy from 2022 to 2023, and as the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager from 2020 to 2022. His experience in these roles focused on energy management and safety protocols within the organization.
Work History at Daikin Applied Americas
Matt Ledford was employed at Daikin Applied Americas in multiple roles. He worked as the Senior Manager of Environmental, Health, & Safety from 2017 to 2019, and previously as the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing safety initiatives and compliance within the organization.
Educational Background
Matt Ledford earned a Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management from Eastern Kentucky University. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire, Safety, and Engineering Technology from the same institution, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts degree in General Education from Hopkinsville Community College in 2009.
Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Throughout his career, Matt Ledford has focused on environmental health and safety management. He worked as the Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Wolverine Advanced Materials from 2019 to 2020 and served as the County Safety Officer for the County of Roanoke from 2014 to 2016. His roles have consistently involved implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.