Edward Shields

Edward Shields is an experienced production manager with a diverse background in manufacturing leadership. Currently serving as Production Manager at Congoleum since November 2022, Edward has previously held significant roles as Production Supervisor at Santa Cruz Nutritionals and Apex Tool Group, LLC, where notable achievements included reducing recordables by 68% year-over-year and cutting customer backlog by 82%. With a robust history in production supervision spanning across companies such as BorgWarner Inc. and Thomson Multimedia, Edward has consistently excelled in coordinating operations, enhancing quality metrics, and improving production flow. Edward began a career in management with Rustic Crafts Company Inc. as Plant Manager and also served as Section Leader in the United States Marine Corps, overseeing operations and ensuring safety. Edward's educational background includes vocational studies and academic coursework at Scranton Technical High School.