Jeffrey Clyde

**Hrs, Chiquita International, Production Senior Team Leader - Hrs

Rex, GA 30273

ad33jt@r.postjobfree.com

+1-678-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

40Hrs, Chiquita International, Production Senior Team Leader Hrs - Morrow, GA

December 2007 to Present

30281, Supervisor: Mendez Richardson, 678-***-**** Contact: Yes: Managed and developed a staff of 60 associates. Communicated productivity standards (TMAX/ theoretical maximum) principles resulting in downtime reduction by 1.5% resulting in a savings of $40,000 favorable to standard labor variance. Assisted with local capital improvements projects. Communicated ideas using the Lean principles to improve processes and productivity in the department. Trained Senior Leads/Team Lead associates to improve their management and leadership skills to obtain plant goals resulting in less employee conflict. Assured safety standards by providing monthly instruction to meet monthly safety goals resulting in safe work environment. Generated and followed up with new and existing work orders, as well as assist Supervisors with work orders through D7i(Data Stream7i/Asset Management) 40Hrs, Wayne Farms, Production Shift Manager

Hrs - College Park, GA

September 2005 to November 2007

30337, Supervisor: Neil Martin, 404-766-0921Contact: Yes: Managed and developed a staff of 225 people which includes 5 salary employees in a 125,000 sq. ft. facility. Assisted Maintenance Department with

$1.5 million of new capital improvements in the facility including packaging equipment, and processing equipment through the use of D7i (DataStream7i/ Asset Management). Responsible for training and developing associates to improve productivity by communicating product standards, and performing time studies for job tasks. Participated in following audits: PSM, AIB, Safety, PHA, Environmental, and Loss Prevention

40Hrs, Zapp's Potato Chips, Production Supervisor

Hrs - Gramercy, LA

July 2002 to August 2005

700523, Supervisor: Rod Olson, 404-766-0921Contact: Yes: Managed production lines and supervised a staff of 15 people in a 12 million lb. per year facility. Conducted and maintained tests for free fatty acid oil processing and remediation.

Managed a $50,000 budget and reduced spending on processing supplies by 3% to prior year. Implemented a team oriented system for the operators to improve uptime on equipment. Increased equipment reliability by implementing a Preventive Maintenance program. 40Hrs, McDonald's Corporation, Training Manager

Hrs - Shreveport, LA

December 2000 to June 2002

71106, Supervisor: Roy Griggs, 318-***-**** Contact: Yes: Facilitated Management Training classes for 12 restaurants emphasizing employee coaching, customer service, and proper communication of crew associates resulting in 10% increase of employee retention. Met Human Resource objectives by hiring, orientating and communicating job expectations relevant to the success of the organization Reduced overall food waste by 5% by having Managers review and follow through with Basic Shift Management SOP food handling systems

40Hrs, Dutch Quality House, Production Superintendent Hrs - Shreveport, LA

October 1998 to November 2000

71106, Supervisor: Mr. Noble, 800-***-**** Contact: Yes: Responsible for increasing productivity and line efficiency for five processing lines that involved coordinating and developing methods for quick changeover procedures. Cost Reduction Project implemented on 5 lines, eliminated Operator for each line. Interface person for R&D for equipment purchases; line modification parts for "new product" launches. Assisted in eliminating indoor air ventilation problems analyzing room modification and system redesigns.

40Hrs, Keystone Foods, Production Supervisor

Hrs - Reidsville, NC

August 1995 to September 1998

27320, Supervisor: Mike Hayden, 336-***-**** Contact: Yes: Team leader for developing quick changeover procedures for processing equipment to reduce changeover times, and improvement of line efficiencies. Developed and implemented a program to reduce food waste resulting in a savings of $10,000. Participated in Union contract negotiations to improve plant productivity. Reduced product giveaway by 5% by re-surfacing and managing Fornax tooling equipment 40Hrs, Tyson Foods, Production Supervisor

Hrs - Vicksburg, MS

May 1991 to June 1995

39180, Supervisor: Scott Lin, 601-***-**** Contact: Yes: Managed and developed a staff of 25 associates in a 150,000 sq. ft. facility with par-fried/batter breading processing and packaging equipment Team leader of development of quick changeover procedure, changeover times, and waste reduction Managed all areas of new equipment startup and the introduction of new processing equipment to associates. Responsible for training and developing associates to improve productivity by communicating product standards, and performing time studies for job tasks. 1st CAV DIV FORSCOM, Motor Transport Operator

Hrs - Fort Hood, TX

January 1988 to May 1989

76544, Supervisor: 1st Sgt. Price, 254-***-**** Contact: Yes: Served as a Motor Transport Operator primarily responsible for operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo and regular preventative maintenance. Supported and sustained structures, providing advanced mobility to support mission on and off the battlefield. Operated all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways. Oversaw and checked proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers. Employed convoy defense techniques. Identified, corrected and reported all vehicle deficiencies. Prepared vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel. Reviewed maintenance schedules and assisted mechanics with the types of service needed. Compared schedules records of maintenance work actually performed. Prepared charts and reports on maintenance activities. Performed logistic calculations on spare necessary spare parts needed to maintain equipment. Operated computers and calculators to enter or retrieve maintenance data. Performed technical, managerial, and support duties required by maintenance program. Organized, maintained managed schematics, technical, mechanical data for assigned equipment.

Education

Diploma

Vicksburg High School - Vicksburg, MS

1985

Skills

• Manufacturing

• Forklift

• Mechanical knowledge

• Warehouse experience

• Lean manufacturing

Additional Information

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma trained Microsoft Office, Workday, AS400, D7i/Asset Management Effective Team Leader - Production Operations Lead for $2 million Poultry Acquisition Project, new plant start-ups. Responsibilities consisted of designing team management/hourly associates, asset deployment, retrofitting equipment, purchasing new equipment, mechanical troubleshooting, and validating equipment operation.

Resourceful Integrator - Strengthened process improvement program, which required coordination of

"Best Practices" for 2 facilities, project installation, and production budget responsibilities. Results Oriented - Strategic and Tactical Execution of product promotions in a highly dynamic organization with tight deadlines for acquisitioned facility in a 3 month period. Provided operational leadership for all new equipment initiatives for Production Department on cross-functional team. Innovative Change Agent - Increased productivity within a multi-cultural environment by 5% by developing team building and promoting employee morale.

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