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Salisbury, Md, Us

Leads the local organization in identifying, progressing and realizing the return with all opportunities. Identifies and ivestigates cost saving opportunities covering all projects and processes. Delivers measurable improvements utilizing continuous improvement strategies. Implements standard processes and appropriate actions to reduce variation and eliminate waste. Leads the facilities Corporate Business Improvement Process by becoming a business partner with operations management, working with them to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement agreed to continuous improvement alternatives. Ensures deliverables support the 3-P's. People (turnover, increased collaboration), Products (consistency in products, quality of products, reliability of service), Profitability (support the attainment of key initiatives). Gains a solid understanding of the Company's key initiatives / accountabilities and ensures linkage of process improvement efforts with these goals. Collaborates across functions to insure consistent implementation of new, improved processes. Establishes measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained. Provides management with updates via tracking reports on project progress, in line with set priority and timing targets. Based on projects and organizational priorities, assists with the identification of both "hard" and "soft" training needs, identifies the proper source to deliver the training, and tracks training results; conducts training on process improvement tools and develops others to become trainers. Manages the project improvement tracker and assists project leaders to develop tracking mechanisms for ongoing reporting, develops and implements a follow-up process and a plant communication plan for process improvements to ensure sustainability. Promotes the transformation of a reactive organizational culture to one that is more proactive, utilizing data driven decision-making, giving priority to preventative actions

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Responsible for the direct supervision, management, and leadership over (5) supervisors with a workforce of 200+ employees. Responsible for both First and Second Processing at a Fresh Foods Chicken Processing Plant. Directed processing operations and personnel to meet established processing and quality standards, to control budget and costs, and to provide data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products produced. Established short-term activities directed toward processing continuity and balance such as shift schedules, ensuring requisition of materials, machine loading, grievance resolution, and equipment maintenance. Coordinated and integrated with other plant functional areas to ensure consistent attainment of processing schedules at optimum productivity and cost levels. Recommended improvements in the processing flow or methods used, to include modifications of machines and equipment in order to improve processing and quality. Responsible for maintaining good working relations between USDA Inspectors and plant personnel and promoted a safe working environement for the employees. Coordinated production between the plant, grow out and other production facilities if needed.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Analyzed process problems or problems at plant loctions and developed solutions, either independently or by leading a project team. Designed the appropriate solution or couse of action and drove the organization through an effective change process leading to the desired results, despite the sensitivity or political nature of the issue. Managed and directed projects for a predefined region, to include project selection, scheduling, staffing and completion. Performed key operational data analysis using both internal data or information from AgriStats. Performed root cause analysis of critical operational problems and issues, as directed by Lean or Operational Management. Developed, designed and implemented solutions to identified operational problems, with an emphasis on solutions that can be directly traced to the bottom line financial results, and for which little or no capital is required. Developed, designed and implemented key components of a management operating system, to include process controls, plant scheduling tools, labor maps, operational reports, etc. Trained, educated and managed three to five Lean Analysts. Led or facilitated a group of functional or cross functional employees through a problem solving process in order to get a consensus from the group as to what the root causes were and what the correct solution or solutions should be. Developed and delivered supervisory and managerial training materials, as needed, to address any gap in skills or knowledge identified in an Lean or process related area.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Responsible for providing guidance, direction, and oversight for (39) thirty nine locations and supervision for (7) seven C.I. Advisors, (3) C.I. Managers, and indirect supervision over (32) thirty two C.I. Advisors. Managed a team that delivered in excess of $20M annual savings from process improvement teams, elimination of waste and gains in throughput. Coordinated and delivered training sessions for over 250 salaried partners in concepts of Leadership, Throughput, Waste Chasing, Tools for Continuous Improvement, and Customer Service. Worked daily with Senior Vice Presidents to coordinate execution of action plans down through the Complex and Operations Managers. Focused the department's efforts towards a more centralized/standardized focus back on to the production floor in identifying key performance indicators, performance gaps, true capacity studies, waste chasing (price of non-conformance), and cost reduction.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Responsible for providing guidance, direction, and oversight for (20) twenty locations and supervision for (23) twenty-three C.I. Advisors.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Responsible for providing guidance, direction, and oversight for (6) six locations and supervision for (6) six C.I. Advisors.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Managed training requirements and responsible for Continuous Improvement, curriculum and program development for two locations and over 1000 personnel.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Workforce Education And Development

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Criminal Justice

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Instructor Of Technology And Military Science