Kenneth E. Amdal

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Winchester Illinois

Cell: (217) 371- 1412

CAREER SUMMARY

A self motivated Production Supervisor with more than 15 + years of

Processing and Packaging experience in the food industry. I possess a can

do attitude with demonstrated success in customer service, on time

delivery, quality, and safety. I have consistently been in the top 5% of

supervisors at the plant. I have an excellent attendance, and safety

record. I have success in production management, scheduling, safety,

rework, and employee relations. I believe in producing a quality product

safely, and on time.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

. Planning and Forecasting

. Mix Blend Supervisor

. Hydrogenation Supervisor

. Packaging Supervisor

. Production Scheduler

. USDA, HACCP, ISO,GMP'S, AIB, SPC, SAP,CIL

. Lean Manufacturing

. Orthodox Union Rabbinical Supervision

. E - Time Scheduling

. Food Safety, and Security Auditor

. Overheads, Ammonia, Nitrogen systems, and, high speed packaging

equipment

. Union Environment

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Key participant in increasing Packaging Floor efficiency to 115%.

. As a member of the plant Rework Team, the rework level was decreased

from 300,000 dollars to 50,000 dollars.

. Daily Production Meeting Facilitator from 1997 to Present

. Plant Safety Team Facilitator from 2008 to present

. Supervised the Hydrogenation, Mix Blend Automation Project increasing

oil production rates from 700,000 lbs. to 1,000,000 lbs. per day.

. Supervised the installation, and start up of Fractionation

. Saved the company 720,000 dollars by reworking 20 railcars of bad oil.

. Key member of the plant automation team for Project Cardinal

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (Formerly a division of Kraft)

1978 TO PRESENT

Lead Packaging Supervisor (2007 to Present)

. Schedule daily production for up to 13 packaging lines

. Schedule 25 hourly employees to staff the lines following union

regulations.

. Fill in on off shifts for vacation or sickness.

. Make sure all Kosher and USDA regulations are followed.

. Directed mechanics, and instrument repair.

. Enter daily production into data base.

. Keep a daily Packaging Department log sheet up to date and

accurate.

. Complete daily safety audits.

. Give Department Safety Meetings

Lead Process Supervisor (1995 to

2007)

. Developed a daily production schedule to insure the smooth flow of

product though the deodorizer, hydrogenation, fractionation, and

the mix blend system.

. Supervised 30 hourly union employees.

. Maintained daily production spreadsheet.

. Posted hourly work schedules, and did payroll using E-Time.

. Gave Department Safety Meetings.

. Added re-work back into to prevent downgrading.

. On call 24/7.

. Worked in extremely hot and extremely cold environments.

. Monitored quality.

Shift Supervisor (1989 to

1995)

. Worked a 12 hour rotating shift.

. Supervised 10 hourly union employees.

. Made sure product was ready for Packaging Floor, and Bulk

Shipments.

. Ensured the smooth and safe running of the Process Department

during the off shifts and weekends.

Post Bleach Operator

(1978 to 1989)

. Operated a machine that cleaned, and bleached vegetable oils.

. Worked 12 hour 7 day a week rotating schedule.

. Maintained production records.

. Attended college while working full time

EDUCATION

Associate Science Degree Lewis and Clark Community College

June 1989

References

Ray Scott

Plant Manager ACH Foods

Jacksonville, IL 62694

217-***-**** work

217-***-**** cell

217-***-**** home

Don Gifford

Quality and Process Manager ACH Foods

Jacksonville, IL 62650

217-***-**** work

217-***-**** home

Bob DuRoucher

Production Supervisor ACH Foods

Jacksonville, IL 62650

217-***-**** home

217-***-**** cell

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