Chris Heard
About Chris Heard
Chris Heard serves as the Materials Manager at Plexus Corp., where he focuses on strategic initiatives for the Materials Department. He has a background in philosophy and extensive experience in procurement, production planning, and warehouse operations.
Work at Plexus Corp
Chris Heard currently holds the position of Materials Manager at Plexus Corp, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on strategic initiatives for the Materials Department, overseeing key functions such as Procurement, Production Planning, and Warehouse operations. Prior to his current role, he served as the Materials Team Manager at Plexus from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Plexus spans over five years, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and strategic development.
Education and Expertise
Chris Heard studied at Linfield College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from 2015 to 2017. He also attended Linfield College from 2006 to 2009, furthering his studies in Philosophy. In addition to his academic background, he is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and efficiency. His educational foundation supports his strategic approach to materials management.
Professional Background
Before joining Plexus Corp, Chris Heard gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at Cascade Controls Inc. as a Master Planner/Planning Manager from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Halliburton in multiple capacities, including Production Controller from 2012 to 2014 and Production Planner from 2011 to 2012. He also held the position of Capacity Planner Lead at Exterran for seven months in 2014 to 2015 and worked as a Shift Supervisor at CVS Caremark Corporation in 2010.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Chris Heard has experience leading DMAIC projects, which is a structured problem-solving methodology used in process improvement. His certification as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt further underscores his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency. Through his roles, he has applied these methodologies to streamline processes and improve productivity within the organizations he has worked for.