Mark D. Kaser
Boardman, Or. ****8
Phone 707-***-****
e-mail - abhtki@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To work for a company where we share the same goals and values
that are
successful to the company.
Petaluma Poultry
40 Ely Rd. Petaluma, Ca. 94955
September 2004 - September 2009
Position held: Mill Manager / maintenance
. Managed production and distribution of bulk organic and natural
poultry feed.
. Hired, terminated, disciplined and promoted employees as needed.
. Maintained compliance and record keeping with regulatory agencies:
FDA, OSHA, BAAQMD, Water Board.
. Implemented, coached, and trained to maintain safety standards to
comply with State, Federal and Company standards and goals.
. Built and input short and long term goals to align with corporate
goals.
. Reviewed productivity levels and initiated process improvements.
. Ensured procurement of inventory from raw materials to finished
product.
. Plan and schedule preventive maintenance as well as planned shutdowns.
. Performed all aspects of maintaining the facility to include
electrical, conveyors, milling equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and
boiler repair.
. Ensure cost effectiveness and maintain efficiencies.
. Performed other duties as assigned or required.
Foster Farms Feeds Division
11671 Ehlen Road. Aurora, Oregon 97002
November 1998 - September 2003
Position held: Plant Manager
. Managed a production and distribution staff of 45 employees.
. Maintained compliance and record keeping with regulatory agencies:
FDA, OSHA, DEQ, DOT, EPA, Packards and Stockyards.
. Responsible for improving production efficiency and quality control
resulting in a savings of $5.00 per ton (equivalent to one
million dollars
annually).
. Development of long and short term goals including capitol expenditure
projects
from the bidding process to completion ranging from $35,000.00
to $375,000.00.
. Ensured procurement of inventory from raw materials to finished
product.
. Developed and implemented a Lean manufacturing system including
operating,
receiving, loading trucks, delivery, scheduling maintenance and
repairs that
increasing tonnage from 7 to 14 tons/per man-hour.
. Maintained all safety procedures and regulations as well as
implemented new
procedures and policies.
Land O' Lakes
13007 Downs Road. Mt Angel, Oregon 97362
August 1990 - November 1998
Position held: Shift Supervisor, Mill Operator, Plant Manager, Maintenance
. Managed a production, warehouse, maintenance and distribution staff of
11employees.
. Maintained compliance and record keeping with regulatory agencies;
FDA,
OSHA, DEQ, DOT and EPA.
. Developed retrofitting of production equipment and warehouse with new
packaging line within the limits of capitol money provided, as well as
completing projects on time.
. Worked closely with manufacturing to coincide with distribution
deliveries.
. Directly responsible for quality assurance to ensure that quality
expectations are
met by the manufacturing staff.
. Ensured procurement of inventory to maintain efficiency in
manufacturing.
. Maintained all safety procedures and regulations as well as
implemented new
procedures and regulations.
. Maintained all manufacturing equipment to include conveying systems,
electronics, boiler repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
15840 North Symmons Road. Portland, Oregon 97203
. Scheduled manufacturing to coincide with bulk and bagged truck
deliveries
. Maintained efficiencies in operations.
. Coordinated with the maintenance department scheduled maintenance down
time.
. Supported co-workers to perform duties as assigned and meet goals as
set.
. Unloaded rail cars and bulk delivery trucks.
. Loaded trucks for deliveries.
. Maintained and repaired manufacturing equipment.
Honorable Discharge
United States Marine Corp 1982 - 1986