Kendrick Heyward
About Kendrick Heyward
Kendrick Heyward is a Senior Solutions Designer Engineer with extensive experience in engineering and logistics. He has held various roles across multiple companies and has a strong educational background in business and engineering.
Work at Americold
Kendrick Heyward currently serves as a Senior Solutions Designer Engineer at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's logistics and supply chain solutions. His responsibilities include designing control systems that coordinate activities and production planning to ensure adherence to product quality standards.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Consulting
Before joining Americold, Kendrick worked as a Design Consultant at Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors for 11 months in 2019 to 2020. His role involved providing expert advice on supply chain design and optimization. He also held positions at Builders FirstSource/Probuild as a Warehouse Manager and at FORTNA as a Technical Design Consultant, where he gained valuable experience in logistics and warehouse management.
Military Background
Kendrick Heyward has been serving in the Army National Guard since 2005, with a focus on the 91B (Light Wheel Mechanic) and 11B Secondary Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). He has accumulated 19 years of experience in the military, holding a Secret Security Clearance, which reflects his trusted status within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kendrick holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering from South Carolina State University. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wake Forest University. Additionally, he studied at Villanova University, where he achieved Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, enhancing his expertise in process improvement and efficiency.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Throughout his career, Kendrick has developed management control systems aimed at improving financial planning and cost analysis efficiency. He has designed control systems that facilitate coordination in production planning, ensuring that product quality standards are consistently met. His technical skills are complemented by over 17 years of experience in various engineering and design roles.