Supervisor Manager
Resume:
JOHN ALLEN HARRINGTON, SR.
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Highly motivated, creative and innovative supervisor and technologist with
extensive experience in production operations.
EXPERIENCE
MOUNT CARMEL ST. ANN’S HOSPITAL, Westerville, Ohio
Environmental Services Department, Supervisor, July 30, 2012 – May 2, 2013
Responsible for supervision of segment and performance level personnel to include assistant
supervisor, lead personnel, and subordinates in assigned area.
• Responsible for equipment control and effective resource utilization
• Developed bi-weekly work schedules on a timely basis and controls overtime usage
• Controlled inventory of hazardous chemicals and MSDS sheets
• Approved associate Personal Leave Time according to hospital standards
• Coordinated the tasks and schedules of Environmental Services with other departments
• Evaluated performance level staff annually
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring programs for the upkeep/proper handling and
preventive measures of equipment care and maintenance
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALITY PRODUCTS, Hilliard, Ohio
Pharmaceutical Mixer Operator, Production Department, December 2007 –December 2008
Serve as member of 5 person shift. Duties include: operate and maintain production equipment
i.e. vacuums, pumps, dryers, centrifuges etc. used to produce chemical intermediates, document
and update production observations, distribute product samples, maintain safety logs and
participate in department level process improvement initiatives.
HARRINGTON FLOORING, Westerville, Ohio
Owner and Operator, Flooring Sales and Installation, March 2002 – November 2007
Founder and manager of small business specializing in commercial and residential flooring.
Duties include: hiring and managing installation crew, determining suppliers, establishing
procurement procedures, managing all aspects of business administration (i.e. scheduling,
estimates, invoicing, financials).
• Created and established company from the ground up without small business loans
• Successfully generated service contracts with several local businesses and suppliers
• Provided excellent service and craftsmanship to customers, minimizing the need for commercial
advertising
JOHN ALLEN HARRINGTON, SR.
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KELLOGG’S, INC., WORTHINGTON FOODS DIVISION, Worthington, Ohio
Product Development Specialist, Research Department, May, 1997 – February, 2002
Provided product development support to all Research Scientists. Duties included: conducting
product evaluations for equipment procurement, oversight of equipment maintenance and repair,
conducting evaluations and making recommendations regarding production processes for new
and existing products, oversight and completion of the transfer of 5 retail products between the
Worthington, Ohio and Zanesville, Ohio production plants.
• Suggested and implemented alternative use of equipment for product processing resulting in
significant cost savings
• Key player on work team responsible for development of several major product initiatives
• Responsible for troubleshooting production processing problems on multiple product lines
KELLOGG’S, INC., WORTHINGTON FOODS DIVISION, Worthington, Ohio (continued)
Production Supervisor, Production Department, March, 1992 – May, 1997
Supervised and managed work schedules of up to 78 production staff persons, in a unionized
environment, responsible for product packaging of frozen and canned products. Conducted
performance evaluations, represented management as needed at grievance hearings and other
labor-relations related meetings, conducted safety meetings, monitored production processes for
efficiency and quality, reviewed and approved timesheets, maintained overtime roster.
• Set Company record for production output on a single shift on multiple occasions
• Successfully trained and supervised 29 new hires and 4 new line operators while simultaneously
maintaining production output levels
Senior Lab Technician/Lab Technician, Research Department, October, 1972 – March, 1992
Performed various duties including: provided assistance on patent and product development,
responsible for operation, repair and maintenance of all pilot plant equipment including, mixers,
grinders, bowl choppers, extruders, maintained records and logs as needed.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Certification in Retort Operations, Processing Systems Operations, Aseptic Processing
and Packaging Operations and Container Closures Inspections, Ohio State University,
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Numerous courses in Food Science technology
• Management and Communications training courses for First Line Supervisors
References available upon request.
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