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Portage, Mi, Us

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Lead, and support food process technology projects and programs as well as scale-up and introduction of new Kellogg products, product quality improvements, productivity increases, and capacity changes in Kellogg North America Manufacturing. Engage, and influence as a technical resource to various functions within the company and provide high impact support to project teams. Transform along with apply my array of knowledge to create and define new processes, and operating procedures that lead to competitive advantage for the company. Exhibiting modernization in discovery, evaluation, and advancement of new technologies in the area of food/process research and development, which can have a significant impact on new products and/or processes, improved products and processes, and capital spending avoidance • Converting developed formulas to production formulas for the manufacturing facilities • Writing and issuing plant test/start up plans and reports and able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to stakeholders (plant and corporate) as appropriate • Leading or supporting new product ideas, ingredients, formulas, and processing as well as optimizing cost and efficiency on existing formulas and processes • Supporting the testing of ingredients and processes using Design of Experiments

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Operations Specialist in supporting production via technical expertise, trouble shooting of products and systems, execution of long term projects for process improvement and innovation to implement change and alignment to Kellogg Snacks business plan with K-Lean. Instrumental in new product initiatives and implementations. serving as end-to-end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department, providing plant wide technical expertise, support and trouble shooting of products and systems, developing training of K-LEAN tools and skills, attending Kaizen sessions within the Plant to provide guidance, executing long term and complex projects for process improvement and innovation, improving overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer, utilizing flexible leadership and communication skills to improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer, coordinating and support Kaizan activity throughout the facility.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Operation Manager here in Seelyville Indiana. A cracker manufacturing facility, responsible for directing and controlling four production lines 24 hours day with the responsibility for multiple lines across several functions. Assume accountability and responsibility for inspections, identification, follow up and corrective action for all issues regarding the performance, quality, cost, safety and maintenance for the four production lines. Understanding the connection to both internal and external customers with the use of SAP in the areas of inventory needs, product structure cost, physical characteristics, and production scheduling. Develops and uses appropriate problem solving methods. Proficient planner and effective communicator of all expectations to all direct reports and peer group, strong team builder among peers and direct reports. Identifies opportunities for self-improvement and communicates such to appropriate personnel, Sharing knowledge and information through verbal and written communication effectively, in addition working closely with corporate innovation teams on testing and product launches.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served in this position as Team Leader, managing two cracker production lines, working closely with accounting, maintenance, engineering, and innovation teams to insure complete alignment with company goals and objectives, Worked closely with corporate innovation teams on testing and product launches. I was Instrumental in the implementation of electronic production reporting; as well as, the coaching and training of all production managers on this format. Regularly assists the accounting group in cost analysis and daily production variance resolution. I was involved in all aspects of cost savings, from innovation to implementation, to insure that the management team has the resources and capability to meet established goals and objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, process controls, and operating cost.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served as a Business Unit manager in the Pikeville Bakery, Transferred to implement change and alignment to Kellogg business plan. Currently this position has supervision responsibilities for four Production Supervisors and one Maintenance Planner, and indirect supervision responsibilities for approximately 60 bargaining unit members. Key responsibilities include Experience with the Operations Management Process. Identification and communication of source of loss (SOL) as it pertains to production issues. Recognizing and assigning needed resources to address production issues. Coaching and mentoring of Production Supervisors across all four crews. Communication of business requirements to all levels of management on reach stated goals, addressing labor relations issues and grievance responses, involvement in all aspects of cost savings, from innovation to implementation. Strategic planning for production scheduling, business outlook and resource needs. Ensure compliance of all manufacturing personnel on all rules, regulations, and policies, recruitment of top talent for management and bargaining unit positions, ensures that the management team has the resources and capability to meet established goals and objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, process controls, and operating cost.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served as a Shift Manager, responsible for maintaining the communications between line managers, hourly, and management personnel. Analyze and make recommendations on improvements or modifications, including capital expenditures, to upgrade and improve the overall plant operations in terms of efficiencies and quality. Mange the shifts quality, sanitation, compliance, and safety practices of all plant operations to ensure effective execution of QAR and compliance with established company standards, in addition training, and development of Line Managers to ensure their ability to perform expectations of their job. Implementing and driving the PMP, IDP process ensuring the development of key results and driving accountably throughout the organization. Inform management, line managers, hourly personnel, and union officials as necessary of changes in the policy, operating procedures, quality standards, and problem situations as necessary. Mange the shifts labor relations, responsibilities, such as participations in grievance meetings, administrations of contractual requirements, disciplinary procedures, and employee issues to ensure effective and timely handling of people issues.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served in this position as Team Leader, managing three heavily automated production lines, worked closely with accounting, maintenance, engineering, and innovation teams to insure complete alignment with company goals and objectives, Worked closely with corporate innovation teams on testing and product launches. I was Instrumental in the implementation of electronic production reporting; as well as, the coaching and training of all production managers on this format. Regularly assists the accounting group in cost analysis and daily production variance resolution. I was involved in all aspects of cost savings, from innovation to implementation, to insure that the management team has the resources and capability to meet established goals and objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, process controls, and operating cost.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Transferred as a line manager to implement change and alignment to Kellogg business plan. Instrumental in new product initiatives and implementations, Instrumental in the annual cost saving initiatives and annual budget process Leads, facilitates, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of a production line at or exceeding departmental objectives. Ensured that all team members have the capability and resources to meet established performance goals in safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, process control, and operating cost. Knowledgeable of applicable labor agreement, understands, and has working knowledge of said contents, demonstrates a thorough grasp of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and OSHA regulations.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served in this facility as a line manager for production lines that produce McDonald Land cookies, Gerber cookies, El fudge sandwich cookies, Vienna Fingers sandwich cookies, Keebler Chip Deluxe brands, Keebler Pecan Sandies, Keebler Chocolate Lovers, Successfully instrumental in new product initiatives and implementations. Instrumental in the annual cost saving initiatives and annual budget process. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of a production line at or exceeding departmental objectives. Ensures that all team members have the capability and resources to meet established performance goals in safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, process control, and operating cost. Knowledgeable of applicable labor agreement, understands, and has working knowledge of said contents. Demonstrates a thorough grasp of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and OSHA regulations.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Served as an hourly employee working in several positions throughout the facility from processing to shipping. I was a machine operator, mixer, cutting machine operator, rotary operator, sanitation employee and a forklift operator. I worked anywhere needed throughout the facility, based on that shift’s needs.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Associate'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections

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