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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Oversee and prioritize production orders to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standardsImplement lean manufacturing techniques to drive operational efficiency and reduce labor rates by 2% over the first 4 monthsKnowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards in aerospace manufacturingActively engage with the production process to ensure timeliness and quality standards are met or exceededDevelop employees, cell leads, and production supervisors to work… Show more Oversee and prioritize production orders to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standardsImplement lean manufacturing techniques to drive operational efficiency and reduce labor rates by 2% over the first 4 monthsKnowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards in aerospace manufacturingActively engage with the production process to ensure timeliness and quality standards are met or exceededDevelop employees, cell leads, and production supervisors to work safely, ensure quality, achieve performance goals, and increase job satisfactionEvaluate the performance of employees and provide bi-annual and ad-hoc reviewsAssist the Production Manager and General Manager in any tasks as needed. Show less

New Hope, Minnesota, United States

Evaluated job routing based on customer specifications, materials, and finish requirementsPlanned out daily workload based on production schedule, and adjusted for the continuation of active jobsCollaborated with other team members to maximize production output, focusing on efficient use of processesSkilled in conducting precision measurements and ensuring calibration accuracy for proper thickness, full coverage adhesion, and absence of stainsAdjusted process… Show more Evaluated job routing based on customer specifications, materials, and finish requirementsPlanned out daily workload based on production schedule, and adjusted for the continuation of active jobsCollaborated with other team members to maximize production output, focusing on efficient use of processesSkilled in conducting precision measurements and ensuring calibration accuracy for proper thickness, full coverage adhesion, and absence of stainsAdjusted process tanks to maintain proper chemistry and pHPerformed tank maintenance as needed. Show less

Minnesota, United States

Planned, created, and executed menus for various clientsCoordinated with the sales team to create custom dining experiences based on client's needsLed a team of 25 people, with attention to recipe education, quality of product, and cleanliness for both restaurants and event spacesHired and trained new staff and actively developed all employeesScheduled staff based on business needsManaged inventory and maintained food costs.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Created and managed food preparation for a high-volume, fast-paced kitchenResponsible for a team of 30 people in all areas of food production, with special attention to food quality and overall safetyMaintained food inventory and costHired and trained new staff.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Hired as Sous Chef and was promoted to Executive Chef after 3 months of employmentManaged daily operations of a from-scratch kitchen, including food production, menu development, inventory and cost, quality standards, and execution of dining servicesDecreased overall food cost by 10%Hired and mentored new employeesPrepared schedules, provided reviews, and allocated promotions and raises for kitchen staff.

Stillwater, Mn