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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 planning, budget management, EHS and food safety/quality functions to effectively drive manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures on 2-3 shifts at any given time. Oversee the overall operational management of the plant, including safety, efficiency, reliability and performance.• 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.• Lead the optimization and performance of all staff and processes; measure performance against targets; drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and productivity metrics.• Oversee the planning, production and execution of complex production schedules; managed and led the installation and startup of a $1.8M bagger machine.

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 warehouse supervisor, while driving team hiring/training, productivity enhancement, workflow management, capital project and budget management assistance, and all production scheduling. Serve as second in command behind plant manager.• 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.• Proactively identified opportunities for improving efficiency, productivity and quality; served as QA/QC backup and partner in conducting Safe Food/Safe Feed, EHS, and QC/HACCP audits.

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 standards, quality objectives and safety guidelines via methodologies including 5S, 5 Core Strategies and Valeo Production Systems.• 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 mechanical devices. Planned and executed assigned modification, repair and/or maintenance projects with a higher degree of complexity and with respect to cost, quality, safety and production needs.• 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.

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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 maintained conveyor systems, crushers, feeders, screens and other mine infrastructure.• 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 Marines.SERGEANT, Combat Engineer Platoon 3/23 ~ Haditha Dam, Al Anbar, Iraq (6/2007-6/2008)Led all aspects of training and oversight for platoon before and during deployment to Iraq, to include ranges, classes, physical training sessions, and specific in-country knowledge.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Global Business Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Management