Quality Assurance Plant

Stephen G. Peters

SUPERVISOR/PLANT MANAGEMENT

*** *. ***** ****. - ****** City, MO 64131

********@***.*** - 816-***-****

20+ Years Supervision and Leadership experience in Plant Management including Production, Production

Scheduling, Crew Scheduling, Processing, Safety, Sanitation, Quality Assurance, Human Resource,

Timekeeping, Purchasing, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving and Plant Maintenance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Crew Scheduler

Kellogg - Kansas City, KS - May 2013 to August 2013

Responsible for producing daily Mix/Bake and Packaging crew schedules for 200+ union employees on three

shifts. Worked closely with Line Supervisors when production schedules change. Worked closely with HR and

Payroll tracking employee's attendance/timekeeping. Proficient with SAP and KRONOS workforce software.

Temporary Position

Processing Supervisor

Farmland Foods - Martin City, MO - March 2012 to November 2012

Directed the 1st Shift Processing Department with responsibility for receiving, warehousing and processing

over 300,000lbs of spiral cut hams per shift. 90% of time spent on processing floor supervising, training and

coaching a diverse and inclusive workforce of 40+ Union employees, Assistant Supervisors and Maintenance

personnel.

Worked closely with Quality Assurance, Food Safety and USDA to produce a quality product in a safe and

sanitary work environment. SAP and KRONOS experience with inbound freight, daily yields and timekeeping.

Temporary/Seasonal

SUPERVISOR/PLANT MANAGEMENT

WELCO MANUFACTURING - North Kansas City, MO - April 1991 to April 2011

Directed day to day Plant Operations for a drywall finishing products manufacturer and distributor of over 60M

lbs. of product, 75SKU's and $8M in annual sales. 90% of time spent on factory floor supervising, training

and coaching a diverse and inclusive workforce of 25+ Union (IUPAT) employees in 8 comprehensive work

groups. Major customer's included Wal-Mart, Lowes, Menards, Westake Hardware and Sutherland Lumber.

• Recommended acquisition and lead implementation of automated filling/conveying systems when Wal-Mart

grew from 1500 to 4500 retail stores. Increased production on one SKU from 800 to 4000 units a shift while

reducing man hours/labor cost 33%.

• Accommodated this 500% increase in production by reorganizing the 45000 sq. ft. facility to eliminate

"bottlenecks, " and maximize the flow of raw materials, packaging and finished goods. Increased flow of

material into/out off production areas by 50%.

1. Decreased stores to LEAN levels creating more floor space.

2. Located essential production materials closer to the production areas.

3. Pre-staged truckload orders saving shipping department time and space.

4. Redefined Shipping Forklift Operator's job description to include assisting Line Driver.

• Combined "short run" products with underutilized machine centers, increasing plant capacity/ attracting

(LOWES) and $1.5M in new business.

• Accountable for the safe loading/unloading of over 3000 Full/LTL truckloads of freight annually. Achieved a

98.9% rating in shipping accuracy and on time delivery, both domestically and internationally.

• Significantly reduced and maintained a low MOD rating/Workman Compensation premiums for lost time

injuries through ergonomic implementations such as rotating work stations for employees performing repetitive

motion task, and installing inexpensive vacuum lifts to reduce back strains.

• Conducted monthly safety meetings, emphasizing safety at home and work.

• Corrected a 20% absenteeism/tardy rate to 0.5% through an aggressive "points" system, and rewarded good

attendance with Quarterly bonuses.

Worked closely with Human Resource on Recruiting, Hiring, Performance Reviews and Promoting/

Disciplining.

Worked closely with Purchasing on Vendor Compliance, Cost Reductions and Introductions of New Raw

Materials/Packaging.

Responsible for all Plant Maintenance including Maintenance Personnel, Equipment/Machinery and Facility.

Worked "side-by-side" with maintenance personnel as "second hand!"

Developed and cultivated a Company culture that promoted Safety, Quality, Productivity and Long Term

Employee Retention.

Plant Closed.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

ALLIED SIGNAL AEROSPACE COMPANY - Kansas City, MO - 1980 to 1990

Physical Testing for Department of Energy contractor. Held DOE security clearance.

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