Project Manager Quality Assurance

Kirk C. Mackert

*** ********** **. * Saint Anthony, ID 83440 * 208-***-**** *

aboa46@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* 34 years of progressive leadership in the cheese making industry

* Diverse knowledge of industry components and processes

* Robust record of success in achieving complex objectives and

timelines

* Dynamic, articulate, analytical and results-oriented

* Big picture focus on company goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Management

. Strong ability to execute based on strategic objectives

. Excellent Project Manager

. Budget Analysis

. Materials purchasing

. Superior Communication Skills

. Successful cost reduction plans

. Event Management/Promotions

. Operations management and work flow planning

. Labor cost control, inventory, and employee scheduling

. Milk Contract Negotiations

. Milk Producer Liaison

Quality Assurance Management

. NACCP

. Waste water DEQ

. Lab analysis/testing

. United Dairyman of Idaho (UDI) Annual Meetings

. DEQ Wastewater Annual Training Meetings

. Experienced cheese grading

. Developed and produced award winning cheeses

Personnel Management

. Proficient in Management by Objectives and training of personnel

. Experience in CQL, Total Quality, and Team Building

. Familiar with current Human Resource issues including EEOC and

Benefits Management

. Adept at creating optimal organizational structure to obtain

efficiencies

. Produced staff development, training, retention programs

2001 - Present Chief Financial Officer, Namaste, Rexburg Idaho

2003 - 2011 Vice President, Nelson Ricks Creamery, Rexburg, Idaho

1983 - 2003 Operations Manager, Nelson Ricks Creamery, Rexburg, Idaho

1979 - 1983 Cheese Maker/ Supervisor, Nelson Ricks Creamery,

Rexburg, Idaho

Affiliations

IMPA Idaho Milk Processors Association

Board Member 1989-Present

President 1997-1999

Fremont County Planning and Zoning

Board Member 2001-2005

Board Chairman 2005-2007

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