KEN HERUBIN

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Profile

Motivated, analytical and results-driven Operations Manager with more than twenty years of experience implementing diverse methodologies to optimize production processes. Mentors and trains personnel in autonomous maintenance, emphasizing continuous improvement tactics to reduce company-wide expenditures and maximize output. Conducts long-term forecasting and projections through extensive analysis of performance metrics to facilitate long-term business strategy. Coordinates large-scale facility expansions and upgrades, consistently ensuring maximized production output, efficiency and resource utilization for all operations.

Skill Summary

SAP, ERP & TAS Systems

Team Management

Process Improvement

Troubleshooting

Financial Management

Research & Analytics

Training & Scheduling

Strategy Development

Professional Experience

Kellogg Company Battle Creek, MI 2004 – August 2016

Operations Specialist

Utilized Kaizen, Lean, 5S, Standard Work and other diverse continuous improvement methodologies to optimize daily operations. Conducted extensive analysis of KPIs, waste, labor hours, SKU adherence, financial metrics and other standardized factors to develop evidence-based strategies. Led Kaizen events within sanitation department, reducing all cleanup and startup times by 10%.

Championed the training and mentorship for ten operations supervisors. Emphasized clear communication of SOPs, safety compliances and proper equipment handling methods to ensure expertise and knowledge. Tapped by senior leadership to serve as interim operations manager, defining performance metrics and standards for all operations supervisor within facility.

Analyzed malt stations and other key waste points to determine opportunities for streamlining operations and reducing excess resources. Integrated and modified new equipment to enhance efficiency when transporting waste, achieving an annual cost reduction of $100K.

Collaborated extensively with HR, engineering, production, maintenance and other diverse departments to ensure proper implementation of improvement plans and maintain cohesion in all daily processes. Corresponded with production scheduler to verify timelines and workloads for manufacturing personnel. Liaised with financial support staff to analyze expense reports and other documentation, identifying and resolving all discrepancies.

Liaised with R&D groups to coordinate the testing, roll-out and implementation of four new products within network. Ensured comprehensive accuracy when meeting product specifications, successfully coordinating project completion within quarterly timeframe.

Proactively developed action plans to improve informational accessibility of database. Implemented case-hold system to standardize processes and maximize operational efficiency.

International Multifoods Bonner Springs, KS 2001 - 2004

Operations Supervisor

Coached, trained and mentored over 20 direct reports. Oversaw all standardized training protocols and employee development, providing guidance on implementing continuous improvement processes. Defined performance metrics and goals for all personnel to ensure professional growth and cohesion.

Coordinated initiative to support autonomous maintenance procedures among personnel. This fostered several significant process improvements, including downtime reduction, inventory optimization and an increase in production output of over 15%.

Oversaw program to maximize scrap reduction. Implemented scraping process to all mixer equipment to increase resource access. Introduced additional timer delay on mixer equipment to further ensure production output.

Championed reconfiguration of mixer to reduce time requirement and increase output. Installed automated water-injection processes to reduce load & unload operations. This led to a total cost savings of $30K annually and an increase in productivity by 25%.

Metal Tech Partners Geneva, NE 1999 - 2001

Fabrication Manager

Led daily operations for over ten direct reports. Oversaw the scheduling and strategic purchasing of all raw materials, emphasizing continuous stocking and equipment accessibility. Negotiated with supply vendors and other external supply partners to nurture rapport and develop viable long-term business relationships. This led to a cost reduction of $200K through tactical purchasing decisions.

Tapped by senior leadership to oversee the development, layout and purchasing for two facilities. Monitored performance trends through ERP system, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness when verifying bill of materials. Coordinated long-term forecasting and analysis of complex metrics to conduct targeted purchasing decisions within $10MM budgets and facilitate comprehensive strategy development.

Liaised with contractors to direct large-scale facility expansion. Defined milestones, timelines and schedules to ensure proper construction. Collaborated with executive leadership to implement innovative layout design, significantly reducing travel expenditures and enhancing efficiency. Increased production capacity from 60% to 130% by value-stream mapping and relocating machinery. This also led to a sales increase of more than 100% in one year through optimized production flows.

Power Packaging St. Charles, IL 1996 - 1999

Operations Supervisor

Supervised more than 20 direct reports. Analyzed daily production, downtime planning, resource usage and other key deliverables to ensure proper production and maintenance. Developed standardized documentation for up to 75 employees on safety training and integration, emphasizing clear communication of materials to ensure total compliance.

Served as continuous improvement-focused team leader for New Jersey facility. Monitored output and production metrics to determine effective redesign of operations. Successfully reduced change-over times and increased productivity by 80% within two weeks of implementations.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

SQF Certified

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