
Ernest Shepard
Manufacturing Operations Executive that develops collaborative leadership teams focused on improving key performance metrics, problem solving, eliminating waste,... | Hickory, North Carolina, United States
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Ernest Shepard’s Location Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Ernest Shepard’s Expertise Manufacturing Operations Executive that develops collaborative leadership teams focused on improving key performance metrics, problem solving, eliminating waste, and transforming plant environments. I’m an energetic hands-on leader offering 20+ years of expertise in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. As VP of Manufacturing, I managed 2 plants that have won the Shingo Prize and been selected by IndustryWeek as Best Plants winners. I have a great passion for operational excellence and Lean Enterprise. Utilizing well-organized plans, I focus on rapid and disciplined actions to innovate and drive results. I have maximized operational performance in both high and low volume manufacturing environments. I’m recognized as an intuitive and analytical leader with personal credibility, integrity, and problem solving skills. My focus is on developing leaders that are: • Process focused – Improve processes to deliver great results through better root cause problem solving. • Systems level thinkers – Optimize the whole, not the silo. Define purpose, strategy, and priorities. Balance tactical and strategic objectives. • Teachers – Mentor, motivate, and empower their teams by spending time on the shop floor. • Owners – Take accountability and build trust. Are great team players. • Learners – Always pursue perfection. Engage everyone in problem solving. I have managed numerous manufacturing processes throughout my career: liquid filling (vial, glass, flexible container, bottle, and syringe), packaging, compounding, OSD, injection molding, blow molding, film extrusion, tubing extrusion, form-fill-seal, automated & manual assembly, kitting, terminal sterilization, and aseptic. >>CORE COMPETENCIES<< • Lean Enterprise • 6-Sigma • Quality Systems • FDA / ISO • Project Management • Change Management • Strategy Deployment • Talent Development • Cost Reduction • Problem Solving • Strategic / Tactical Planning
Ernest Shepard’s Current Industry Exela Pharma Sciences
Ernest
Shepard’s Prior Industry
Baxter International
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Kendall Healthcare
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Power Packaging A Dhl
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Now Foods
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Csl Behring
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Exela Pharma Sciences
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Work Experience

Exela Pharma Sciences
Chief Operations Officer
Sat May 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon May 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Csl Behring
Senior Director Manufacturing
Sat Jun 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Apr 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Now Foods
Chief Operations Officer
Thu Sep 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Power Packaging A Dhl
VP of Operations
Sun Dec 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Sep 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
VP Manufacturing
Sat Jan 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Plant Manager
Tue Jan 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Plant Manager
Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Manufacturing Manager
Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Manufacturing Superintendent
Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kendall Healthcare
Production Superintendent
Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2001 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Manufacturing Superintendent
Sun Jan 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Baxter International
Manufacturing Supervisor
Fri Jan 01 1993 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 1995 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)