Michael C. Farrell
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Education
Bachelor of Science; Food Science, Quality Control, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, MI. 48824.
Major Emphasis: Quality, Production, Management, and Processing.
Bachelor of Science; Packaging Engineering, Michigan State University, East
Lansing MI. 48824.
Major Emphasis: Materials Handling, Management, Distribution and Design.
Professional Employment History
ALLEN EXTRUDERS LLC, Holland, Michigan
QUALITY ENGINEER/MGR 7/1998 to 8/2014
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 11/1997 to 7/1998
Developed, implemented and managed ISO compliant Quality Systems and
Processes for Custom Plastic Sheet Extrusion Facility. Product Development.
Troubleshoot internal and external quality/processing issues for Allen,
Suppliers, and our Customers (Thermoforming, Twin Sheeting, Laminations
etc.). Member of Leadership team. Responsible for 15 employees as
Supervisor.
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:
. Developed, implemented, and managed ISO compliant Quality
processes to assure product traceability, raw material
compliance and that the finished products meet or exceed
our customers' expectations. .
. Corrective action processes (CCN, ICAR, SCAR) based on
customer complaints, internal deviations, and supplier
related issues. Responsible for all Corrective/Preventative
actions.
. Weekly schedule "Quality Alert" to communicate quality or
process related issues based on CCN, ICARS, SCARS
. Product Qualification Process to be used by Sales to assure
we meet customers' expectations.
. Raw material and finished goods specifications and approval
process.
. Visual Production Standards, "Go" and "No Go" Standards.
. Process for Macro Raw Material Changes allowing for
material cost flexibility.
. Monthly Quality Reports for corporate and internal
employees with detailed historical data for each production
line.
. Tracked Company Accomplishments in areas of Continuous
Improvement for ISO Certification.
. Training; Quality processes, Packaging, Trouble Shooting
Manual.
. Trouble shooting inside Allen and at our customers
(Thermoforming, Twin Sheeting, Laminations, etc) - Utilized
5 whys, Fish Bone, PDCA cycle, Pareto charts, Process
Analysis.
. Processes to increase up time and reduce material
usage(Dual Film Applicators, Scheduling sequence, purging
processes, optimum process profiles)
. Product Development- Worked with resin suppliers on
improving existing finished products and developing new
materials. Established repeatable process parameters and
Quality Standards before releasing to Production.
CON-AGRA, HUNT WESSON DIVISION, Toledo, Ohio
PROCESSING SUPERVISOR. 5/ 1997 to 11/1997
Bosch Aseptic Form/Fill/Seal Fillers and Down Line Accumulation and
Packaging Equipment.. Exposure to new Aseptic Processing/ CIP Systems
and equipment. Leadership Training. GMP Requirements. Responsible for
35 production employees.
COCA-COLA COMPANY, FOODS DIVISION, Paw Paw, MI.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR. 3/1988 to 5/1997.
Experience with Aseptic, Pure Pack, and Plastic blending systems,
fillers, and down line equipment. FDA, MDA, and GMP Requirements.
Responsible for 40+ production and maintenance associates/shift in a
union environment, (plant total 400+).
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:
. QIP Team Leader for Consumer Complaints, Material Loss and System
Sterility Problem solving teams.
. Developed and Implemented Department Training Program and Manual.
. Developed and Implemented material cost savings ideas.
. Production scheduling (30 flavors, 5 sizes, 75,000 cases daily) and
Personnel scheduling (110 associates for 3 shifts).
. Training Exposure: Management Skills courses, Project Management
Seminars, DuPont's Safety Program, Tetra Pak School, QIP training,
Front Line Leadership courses, Superintendents Seminar, Plant
Sanitation and Time Management courses, and Preventative Maintenance
Programs.
. Implementation of Employee Empowerment, Materials Management Program,
JIT, and MRP.
Michael C. Farrell
3513 Baseline Rd., Gobles, MI. 49055 269--941-3957
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MICHIGAN MILK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION, Ovid, MI.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR. 1986-1988
Responsible for 30 employees; separating, pasteurizing, condensing and
drying of milk; butter making; powder bagging; product tractability;
CIP control; bacterial control in raw and finished products; associate
sanitary procedures, Quality control; production scheduling; customer
orders, and billing. Participated in "FDA" and "MDA" inspections.
HOLLAND AMERICAN WAFER CO. Grand Rapids, MI.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, June 1985-September 1985
Conducted time study on state-of -the art laminated packaging
machinery. Determined product waste and recyclable scrap. Revised
plant sanitation manual that improved existing sanitation practices.
Analyzed packaging equipment that contributed to increased production
efficiencies and reduced waste. The internship experience also
enhanced my awareness of the production environment, management and
employee motivational techniques.
Kellogg Company, Battle Creek MI
Summer help while attending college.
Filled in for Kellogg employees on vacation. Various production
Jobs.