Manager Human Resources

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

SHIFT SUPERVISOR HUMAN RESOURCES

V Customer-focused leader with almost 20 years of progressive industry

experience driving impactful production initiatives across multiple

shifts and with a variety of products.

V Articulate communicator skilled in inspiring employees to meet new

strategic goals and engaging them to be more invested in company culture

and their work.

V Proven mentor, trainer and manager capable of developing employees in

their professional development paths.

Strategic Planning Report Preparation Product Production

Safety Initiatives KPI Goals Employee Relations

EAP Employee Assistance Budgeting & Cost Problem

Program Control Analysis/Resolution

"Reduced customer complaints for the Nerds Business Unit by 43%"

"Managed operations for diverse shifts that account for the majority of

production volume"

"Realized 95.5% attainment on all SKUs maintained in business unit at 70%

reliability and performance"

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NESTLE, Itasca, IL ( 2005-Present

Business Unit Manager (2010-Present)

Shift Manager (2008-2010)

Operations Supervisor (2005-2008)

Spearhead manufacturing operational strategies through the evaluation of

manufacturing trends and establishing critical measurements for various

factors including productivity, cost, and safety. Evaluate production goals

to ensure that goals are being met on time with a high level of accuracy.

Execute inventory control measures and keep business unit within its

budget.

. Leadership: Oversee over 350 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift employees in daily

operations to meet company objectives and their own professional

development plans.

. Communication: Act as the go to resource between different departments

to ensure that company goals are aligned and that communication is

efficient among diverse business units.

. Cost Control: Develop and oversee execution of cost-reduction strategies

that promote higher output in less time.

. Safety Compliance: Maintain safety regulation compliance to protect

employees from injuring themselves and greatly reducing the number of

workers compensation claims.

ACH Foods Incorporated, Argo, IL ( 1995-2005

Production Supervisor (1995-2005)

Warehouse Supervisor (1995-2005)

Created and maintained accurate records of inbound supplies, materials, and

ingredients. Checked that outbound product met quality standards for

shipping. Directed workforce to systematically increase production, while

maintaining a safe working environment that met company policies and

procedures. Conducted cycle count inventory to reduce material loss.

. Food Quality: Ensured that company, federal, state, and local government

food safety and production regulations were observed and that the

quality of the individual food products were high.

. Union Relations: Mitigated any union issues and problem employees before

any situations were escalated.

. Education: Trained entry-level production supervisors regarding their

daily responsibilities and management style.

EDUCATION

Human Services Certification, 2012 Master of Business Administration, 2005

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE, South Holland, IL KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT,

Chicago, IL

Master of Human Resources Management 2005 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), 1997

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Russell Dixon, Jr 3310 Louise Drive Phone: 708-***-****

Lansing, IL 60438 email:

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