Ed Hunt

Ed Hunt has over 25 years of experience in operations management and continuous improvement across various industries. Currently serving as Continuous Improvement Manager at Lopez Foods, Inc. since January 2023, Ed leads teams in LEAN implementation and oversees maintenance and continuous improvement activities. Previously, Ed was Plant Manager at Land O Lakes Purina Animal Nutrition for over a decade, responsible for budgeting, staffing, and production efficiency. At Mars, Ed held the role of Maintenance and Continuous Improvement Manager, contributing to North American manufacturing leadership. Earlier experience includes positions as Quality Assurance Manager and Operations Manager at Mohawk Industries, Inc., with a background in industrial engineering obtained from Kennesaw State University.