Peter Muirhead
About Peter Muirhead
Peter Muirhead is a Senior Multi Site Operations Executive at Amazon Logistics, with a strong background in operations management and employee development. He previously held various leadership roles at Halliburton and other companies, where he implemented significant improvements in operational efficiency and employee performance.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Peter Muirhead has served as a Senior Multi Site Operations Executive at Amazon Logistics since 2021. In this role, he has led initiatives that focus on core operational metrics, including safety, quality, people, and cost. His leadership contributed to the team achieving 1st Place on the Amazon Logistics Worldwide Scorecard. Muirhead has also increased operational capacity by 66% and maintained a high productivity rate during peak seasons, achieving over 55 packages per hour while ensuring a record of no incidents.
Previous Experience at Halliburton
Prior to his current role, Muirhead worked at Halliburton in various capacities. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Manufacturing Center Manager in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he guided over 1000 employees in a complex operations facility. He implemented a capacity planning tool that enhanced regional performance, moving the facility from last to first place in North America. Earlier, from 2015 to 2018, he served as the Business Unit Manager for Fixed Cutter, and from 2013 to 2015, he was the Senior Production Group Leader Fixed Cutter in The Woodlands, Texas.
Education and Expertise
Peter Muirhead has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Management at Mid-America Christian University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2007 to 2009. He furthered his education at Texas A&M University, completing the Center of Executive Development program at May's Business School from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he holds a Lean Bronze Certification from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a Green Belt in Six Sigma from Midwestern State University.
Career at SERVA and WPT Power Corporation
Before his tenure at Halliburton, Muirhead worked as a Demand Planning Manager at SERVA, an EnTrans International Company, from 2006 to 2008 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He also served as Plant Manager at WPT Power Corporation from 2008 to 2013 in Wichita Falls, Texas. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing operations and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Peter Muirhead has focused on continuous improvement initiatives. His efforts have led to a 66% increase in operational capacity and a 50% reduction in material handling. He has demonstrated a commitment to employee development and process precision, which has been integral to his success in managing large teams and complex operations.