Production Supervisor
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Michael J. Van Wieren
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
v8kr92@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated military veteran with substantial experience in food production supervision with a
successful track record of professional advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in the supervision of food production.
• Very knowledgeable in food sanitation cleaning, monitoring, record keeping and reporting.
• Inspected C.I.P. charts that included heat, pressure, time, chemical checks and chemical readings
prior to releasing equipment to resume production.
• Extensive experience in inventory control of fresh dairy products and packaging.
• Knowledgeable of sanitation and quality control policies and procedures. Report and follow through
on any deficiencies.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and experienced in leading and following safety/security
policies and procedures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experienced supervisor with over twenty years of progressively responsible and diversified experiences
in dairy operations. Areas of expertise include labor scheduling, production planning, sanitation and
inventory control. Effective leader able to build strong teams and manage organizational needs necessary
to meet customer expectations. Strong communication skills, flexible and adaptable. Looking forward
to new challenges and opportunities to contribute knowledge and skills necessary for organizational
success.
supervision
• Experienced employee with strong communication skills
• Motivated and eager to learn new skills.
• Dependable and flexible.
• Able to adapt to innovation.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Production Supervisor, 01/1987 - 10/2010
Dean Foods (Country Fresh Inc.), Grand Rapids, MI
Supervised production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas including
planning, assigning and directing work, coordinating weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings,
addressing product and employee complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensuring adherence to Safe Quality Food, GMPs safety and sanitation.
• Oversaw all filling operations ensuring weights, date codes, labels & contents are correct.
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• Trained new supervisors. Implemented new office policy and procedure.
• Maintained employee work schedules and on line time keeping hours for payroll.
• Review and monitor work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the plant.
• Made Recommendations improvements to production methods, equipment performance and quality
of product.
• Work with continuous improvement and SQF program that included Safety and performance
guidelines.
Distribution Coordinator
Dean Foods (Country Fresh Inc.), Grand Rapids, MI
Build and modify Country Fresh Dairy frozen and refrigerated products distribution through out Michigan.
• Build loads based on customer unloading and demand requirements.
• Coordinate delivery equipment requirements with fleet maintence requirements.
• Ensured proper shipping and sanitation requirements were met.
• Ensured product integrity during shipping and delivery
Police Officer
Rockford Police Department, Rockford, MI
Patrolled the city limits of Rockford, MI as prescribed by federal, state and local laws.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree - Law Enforcement / Arts
Grand Rapids Community College., MI
Certificate - Senior NCO Leadership
US Army, WI
Certificate - Light & Heavy Duty Vehicle
Mechanics
US Army, KY
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Operations
US Army, AL
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES
MI Law Enforcement Training State of MI, MI
Motor Transportation Operator U.S. Army, AL
Truck and Track Mechanic U.S.Army, KY
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Michigan Army National Guards.
• Michigan Dairy Association Education Achievement Award
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• Country Fresh Sales & Management Training Certificate
• Country Fresh Attendance Awards
• US Army Commendation Medal
• Multiple US Army Good Conduct Medal
• US Army Meritorious Service Medal
NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION
Very loyal, dependable, energetic caring person with good people skills and leadership.
• Look forward to making an impact in the field manufacturing.
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