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Winchester, KY, US

Howe, IN, US

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

• Direct all aspects of daily plant operations, to include finance, product manufacturing, production planning/scheduling, plant P&L, people management, resource planning, inventory/materials management, capital.
• Oversee the daily activities of 30+ managers, team leaders and staff to ensure all manufacturing objectives are accomplished and efficiently met; manage all capital and ACI (lean manufacturing) projects.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries, while establishing/monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification; ensure HACCP and FDA requirements are met in all food and feed processes.
• Drive the overall safety, and cleanliness of the facility via leadership and support of quality manager, quality director and safety director, while directing all production distribution activities of the facility.
• Manage daily production execution/adjustments and personnel management; track and analyze KPI's for improvements in efficiencies, material loss, and quality control.

Wayzata, Minnesota, US

• PLANT SUPERINTENDENT (9/2017-9/2019)MILL SUPERINTENDENT, Southern States Cooperative (8/2015-9/2017)Managed and led all operational aspects of a 3-shift production plant with 36+ workers, to include 3 supervisors and a.
• Collaborated with manager on budgeting, expenses, process improvements and general operations; delivered on all safety, food safety, operational, product quality and engagement metrics.
• Led the interviewing, selection/hiring, training and performance of staff, to include discipline and yearly evaluations; educated/trained supervisors and workforce in food safety fundamentals.
• Oversaw the completion of all inventory management and cycle counts on a monthly basis; interfaced with customers to ensure all products met quality, cost, volume and delivery requirements.
• Drove safety processes and ergonomic efforts, while coordinating/facilitating all safety meetings and presentations; partnered with EHS team to proactively help eliminate hazards or potential injuries.
• Ensured food safety program and quality specifications were followed, while monitoring risks and ensuring all HACCP requirements are met in production process.

Munich, Bavaria, DE

• Managed and led all aspects of production operations for lines producing T8 florescent light bulbs. Directly supervised, motivated and trained production workers in order to consistently meet/exceed production.
• Oversaw daily production schedules, while working with maintenance mechanics to ensure machinery was operating efficiently in order to make the most profit for each produced lamp.
• Facilitated the training and development, of line workers; monitored scheduled work hours and implemented OT as needed to meet deadlines.
• Evaluated staff, wrote annual reviews, and counseled each team member on the line; facilitated weekly safety meetings and served as a process coach for the company QRQC team.
• Participated in all companywide Kaizen and lean manufacturing events.

Munich, Bavaria, DE

• LINE ADJUSTER/MECHANIC (7/2010-3/2011)Conducted the set-up, changeover, operation, adjustment and repair of fluorescent product lines, to include the set-up and maintenance of fires, tipping torches, feeders and.
• Performed all aspects of preventive maintenance, to include the repair, cleaning, lubrication and assembly of machines; built new equipment working from print, drawing, sketches, and samples.
• Rebuilt mechanical towers; supplied materials to production equipment.

US

• Led all aspects of general equipment and machine maintenance, to include helping with major projects or problems, and fixing and repairing underground equipment to keep production going. Repaired, lubricated and.
• Facilitated the training and ongoing development of staff; oversaw daily workflow/scheduling.
• Rebuilt hydraulic jacks and valve chests, troubleshot three-phase cables, welded brackets and bit lugs, and changed out circuit breakers; performed the troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
• Changed/replaced hydraulic hose, conveyor chains, and track/track switches for underground rail cars.

Washington, DC, US

STAFF SERGEANT/HQ PLATOON SERGEANT, Alpha Company 4th Combat Engineers, WVCharged with leading the daily duties, training, evaluation and management of assigned platoon specialized in the troubleshooting and repair of trucks/heavy equipment, while participating in the planning of training exercises and delivery of administrative support to.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Global Business Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Management