Jay Ralph Email & Phone Number

Madison, WI, US

Chicago, IL, US

• Utilizing an extensive background in capital project design, execution and technology leadership, responsible for the planning, design and implementation of complex food processing technology solutions, plant.
• Provided team leadership, technical guidance and project management support of a $300 million capital project focused on the installation of bulk ingredient handling systems, meat processing systems and customized.
• Led a team that successfully developed and implemented an innovative new meat process to optimize the operational capabilities and equipment capacities of a bacon processing plant, resulting in annual cost savings of.
• Served as technical lead during the design, construction and start-up of a bacon processing plant.
• Led engineering team designing the layout of three new meat packaging lines.

• Reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsible for the development and execution of capital projects designed to achieve cost reduction objectives.
• Developed detailed equipment specifications, led the vendor selection process and installation of upgraded new meat processing equipment to improve the operating efficiency and lower production costs at a 25-year old.
• Planned, designed and implemented a capital project, including building infrastructure and food process enhancements that produced annual savings of $2.0 million.

• Working closely with the Division President, Chief Financial Officer and reporting to the Director of Engineering, responsible for the accurate tracking, analysis and reporting of division-wide capital and engineering.
• Established relationships with Brand Managers and manufacturing plants, and implemented a process to accurately forecast spending.
• Developed automated report generation systems to streamlined the reporting process and improve reporting frequency from weekly to a daily capability while broadened the scope to include infrastructure projects.