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Steve Erdley

Energizer · DISC type I
PLANT MANAGER at Centek Group
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Steve Erdley is the Plant Manager for Centeks Oklahoma City facility, where he leads operations and manufacturing performance. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience, he is known for his hands-on, team-focused approach to driving process improvements and operational excellence. He holds an MBA from Western Michigan Universitys Haworth College of Business.

Before his extensive career in manufacturing, Steve was a high school mathematics teacher. His background showcases a unique blend of technical leadership and educational experience. He also follows Syracuse University and Carlisle FoodService Products.

He successfully transitioned from teaching high school math to a three-decade career in plant management and manufacturing leadership.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
PLANT MANAGER
Job Level
Middle
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Informal
Full Of Energy
Enthusiastic

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Operational Excellence
Leads initiatives at Centek to enhance customer satisfaction through operational excellence, quality, safety, and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement
Recognized for driving process improvements and cost reduction throughout his career, a key focus in his current role.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
PLANT MANAGER
Centek Group
8-2018 - 3-2020
QUALITY MANAGER
KECO Inc.
5-2016 - 7-2018
PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
KECO Inc.
6-2015 - 5-2016
PROJECT MANAGER
KECO Inc.
8-2014 - 5-2015
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER - Mathematics
Mustang High School
In the press

Media appearances

Centek Group. Featured in ROGTEC Magazine
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Centek, Inc. Hosts Continuous Improvement of Oklahoma (CIOK) Event. Featured in Centek Group – News & Insight
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Education
1999 - 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
1992 - 1994
Experiences in GE Aerospace (Moorestown
Crotonville Alumni
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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