Lea Edge
About Lea Edge
Lea Edge is a Warehouse Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC, with over 20 years of experience in operations and project management across various companies in the food industry. He has a strong background in safety and technical aspects of warehouse management and has successfully led teams to achieve challenging targets.
Work at Americold
Lea Edge has been serving as the Warehouse Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2020. In this role, she oversees warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in the handling of goods. Her leadership is focused on fostering a positive workplace culture while meeting challenging operational targets. Lea's experience in warehouse management contributes to the company's mission of providing reliable logistics solutions.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Americold, Lea Edge held several key positions in operations management. She worked as Head of Business Operations at Nantwich Cheese Company Ltd for one year, where she was responsible for operational oversight. Prior to that, she spent seven years at Arla Foods as Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager, focusing on process enhancements. Her experience also includes five years at Uniq as Operations Manager and five years at Nestlé as Shift Production Manager.
Education and Expertise
Lea Edge studied Structural Engineering at Dudley Engineering & Technical College from 1980 to 1984. She also attended Bishop Heber High School and Sir John Talbots Whitchurch. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management, safety, and technical aspects of warehouse management. Lea is skilled in delivering projects on time and within budget, which is crucial for operational success.
Background in Food Industry
Lea Edge has extensive experience in the food industry, particularly in the cheese, yogurt, and chilled short shelf life desserts sectors. Her roles have involved delivering products for major retailers, highlighting her understanding of market demands and operational challenges. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex supply chains effectively.
Leadership and Change Management
Lea Edge has a proven track record in leading change through people culture. She emphasizes the importance of aligning short-term goals with long-term strategies to meet organizational objectives. Her approach to leadership focuses on motivating teams to achieve challenging targets while maintaining a strong safety culture within warehouse operations.