Preston W. House

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Operation specialist

Operation Specialist with extensive experience in Equipment Management, Operations and Administrative Control, Production Scheduling, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Leadership, and Information Flow. Demonstrates strong expertise in Operation Management, Supervision and Training of Personnel Operation. Analyzing complex situations and solves problems efficiently. A loyal and reliable team player. Works well in a team environment and as a self motivated independent contributor. A strong communicator, with high sense of urgency that exceeds expectation.

Extensive background in Management Identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement, resulting in measurable financial and supply chain results. Execute strategic and tactical business plans by working directly with the Production Facilities management team, employees, and corporate office.

Professional Experience

KELLOGG'S PLANT

An American multinational food manufacturing company that produces cereal and convenience foods including cookies,crackers, cereal bars, fruit flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and vegetarian foods. Produce are manufactured in 18 countries and man factored in over 180 countries.

Operational Supervisor (1st and 3nd shift)

2013-Present

Provide direction and guidance to 300 union employees and their activities for assigned area/shift. Manage day-to-day operations along with multiple priorities with detailed orientation. Engage and collaborate with many diverse people and perspectives. Use leadership and communication skills, while overseeing the daily activity and development of the operators which helps to identify opportunities for more efficiently produce at a low cost. Demonstrate leadership to ensure the company's standards are meet for safety, food safety, quality, people development, service, and cost. Provide guidance and training to hourly workforce to ensure production, supply chain, financial budgets and quality goals are met. Meet scheduled commitments on a timely basis with respect to mixing, sifting and delivering WIP to designated areas. Meet shipping and receiving schedules as well as inventory control and accuracy. Maintain positive employee relations, open communication while resolving employee discipline or performance issues. Review production schedules, material and manpower resources. Inform assigned employees of production and material problems and coordinate with support groups to resolve problems affecting schedules. Participate in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures. Maintain a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods.

Key Results:

Lead/Coordinate continuous improvement opportunities throughout the facility.

Identified opportunities to eliminate cost and/or waste through applying Lean manufacturing principals which resulted a reduction in waste lost from 6% to 4%.

Incorporate a culture of inclusion and continuity within all departments in result of winning Kellogg’s K-value Leadership Recognition Award of 2014.

Demonstrated excellent P&L leadership throughout the Kellogg’s Snack plant exceeding goal profit by 1 milllion dollars profit.

Lead production floor in accordance with SOP's, SOC's and other documentation to identify, recommend, develop and implemented improvements in safety, food quality, and materials documentation in resulting exceeding the volume production goal of producing 31 million lbs to 33 million lbs.

Adhere to and promote all EHS policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste (HACCP), lock out- tag out rules and hearing/eye protection policies.

Ensure all raw material, packaging material, WIP and finished goods are handled within GMP and FIFO guidelines.

U.S. NAVY (USS PORTER DDG)

The United States Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.

Operational Specialist First Class (Senior Manager)

2002-2012

Managed 400+ non union employees day-to-day operations and responsibilites. Operated advanced satellite communication system and detected enemy radar signals. Generated insightful intelligence and prevented vital communication from being compromised. Analyzed and safeguarded all manner of data that was key to daily operations and missions. Recommended defensive and offensive actions against air, surface and subsurface threats that concerned command and control watch stations. Coordinated and operated data link systems, internal and external communications equipment, plotted and reported contact information. Interpreted and evaluated geographical strategic, summary plots and procedures. Gathered, processed and disseminated information to various ship control stations. Operated up-to-date tactical and strategic warfare systems while coordinating air and surface warfare situational awareness.

Key Results:

Demonstrated expert managerial abilities and ensured the Combat Information Center watch floor. Organized and trained to meet any mission tasking while deployed to the European Command and Central Command operational areas.

Management 3PL warehousing contract to contract through third parties for parts/materials of the Operation Department in the U.S. Navy.

Managed 2 million dollar budget for the Operation Department as a result cost saved $500,000 in outsourcing maintenance on operational equipment by implementing in house maintenance SOP’s/SOC’s within the Operation Department.

Maintained database management systems and security systems for effective business process management in global environments.

Focused on the technical, managerial and policy issues surrounding the construction and support of computer-based systems exploring the relationship between technical needs and business requirements.

Applied technical knowledge to applicable information systems management practices and policies to shape business process management.

Computer & Technical skills

Analytical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

Strategic Planning, Execution, organizing and extensive New Operation Development using Fast Cycle Time.

Excellence Personal Communication skills

Project management skills: Influencing leading, negotiating and delegating abilities.

Worked with various resources both Internal/External communications

Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, C/C++ exp., Database Design and maintenance. Six Sigma, JavaScript, Oracle, SQL Server, Mac OS X preferred, Microsoft IIS, WMI Scripting, XML/HTML, MRP, ERP, SAP, AS400

education & Certifications

BBA, Management Information Systems, Strayer University

Associate of Arts, University of Phoenix

Certificate - Counselor, Department of Labor

Certificate - Harpoon Engagement Planner, USN

Certificate - Manager Ensuring Accountability, USN

Certificate - A New Manager’s Role, USN

Certificate - A Manager’s Intro. To Law, USN

Certificate - Recruiter, USN

Certificate - Message System, USN

Certificate - Advanced Operations Systems Specialists, USN

Certificate - Operations Systems Specialist, USN

Certificate - Personnel Financial Management, USN

Certificate - Operational Risk Management, USN

Certificate - Information Assurance Awareness, USN

Awards & honors

Personal Awards for recognition of performance

Navy Commendation Medal

Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards)

Recruiter of the Year

Kelloggs K-Value Leadership Recognition Award Winner of (2014)

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