Plant Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Raymond T Little
Sheldon, IA *****
813-***-**** **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A proven results-oriented Plant Manager with 29 years of hands-on experience in the Dairy industry. Major strengths include proactive and reactive decision making, training and knowledge transfer, planning and resource management. I am a self-motivated team player determined to accomplish both personal and organizational objectives in a timely and efficient manner. Skilled in leading highly productive teams utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to reduce costs and increase process efficiencies.
Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Highly focused on achieving success and increased productivity through measurable improvements in operational efficiencies, quality results, safety costs and administration.
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HIGHLIGHTS
-Knowledge of 5S Methodology
-Proficient in quality control standards
-Experienced in daily production scheduling and forecasting
-Supply management expertise
-Regulatory compliance and adherence to established GMP’s
-Establishment of Operational SOP’s and training
-Proven leadership in environments with rapid change
-Continuous Improvement facilitator leading to world class manufacturing operational performance -Ability to drive excellence in environmental health and safety practices
-Strength in lead time reduction and inventory reduction
-Highly capable in developing organizational capabilities
-Root Cause analysis and implementation of sustainable solutions
-Passion for inspiring continuous improvement and positive change in a challenging environment
EXPERIENCE
AMPI ASSOCIATE MILK PRODUCERS, INC. Sanborn, IA 2022-November 2023
Operations Manager
This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
Monitor quality specifications for milk, whey and cheese production with awareness of costumer expectations.
Maintain accurate and complete production records and charts.
Play an active role to inspect, review and follow up on all plant and department audits.
Drives continues improvement for the plant’s SQF practitioner.
Continually work with the cheese and whey department supervisors to reduce under-grade product.
Working within approved budget while developing and implementing cost savings measures which ill contribute to overall profits and revenue to the organization.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and supervision responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training personnel, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Review all personnel scheduling and approved all PTO personnel requests.
Involved in all matters concerning to the HRD.
Manage projects by creating workable plans; communicate changes effectively and build commitment and overcome resistance.
Ability to react well under pressure.
Report timely to the plant as needed.
HILAND DAIRY FOOD COMPANY, Wichita, KS 2016-2022
Plant Manager
I’m responsible for the overall direction and coordination of more than 100 employees In Maintenance,
Processing, Packaging, Sanitation and Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse.
My daily routine starts on the production floor where inspect processing equipment and paperwork, such as HTST charts, CIP sanitation washes for Quality purposes. I’m inspecting packaging weights and making sure hourly check sheets have been completed.
During this tour is important that all GMP’S are being followed and communicate with all employees any concerns that they have.
-Manufacturing Cost per C/W
-Shrink
-Safety
-Gallons per Man Hour in the Plant
-Cases per Man Hour in the cooler
-Alchemy Training
-Overtime /Management
-Audit Scores
-Employee Turnover Rate
-Quality Control (Fluid and Culture)
-Profitability
-Hiring and Discipline
-Waste Water Management
-Budget Proposal (Obtain Quotes)
-Work with Safety Manager to ensure that we’re in compliance with all regulatory agencies
BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY, Lafayette, LA 2009 - 2016
Plant Superintendent
- Leading and managing a full production crew.
- Budgeting experience in all related areas
- Manage HTST process key indicators including GPM, hold times, indicating controls, temps - Supervise the cleaning process (CIP) and routine maintenance of associated equipment
- Implement safety and security policies and procedures
- GMP and HACCP practice standards, training and implementation
- Analyzed daily milk shrink and keep it under established industry standards
- Maintain company culture: SQP (Safety, Quality and Productivity)
- Ensure SOP’s are maintained as well GMP’s
- Keep Plant in inspection readiness mode at all the times.
- Hold management and associates accountable to communicated expectations.
- Lead by example in all facets of the operation
- Identify, analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Assist employees in problem solving opportunities
- Conduct employee evaluations
WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC., Plant City, FL 1997-2008 Day Shift Production Manager
- Manage resources for staff of 35 to 40 individuals across shifts to produce 800k to 1m gal/week - Conduct training, knowledge transfer and awareness of plant-wide and job specifics
-Best Safety Practice (BSP) implementation and perform safety observations (stop audits)
- Report status and conducted debriefings and presentations to upper management
- Manage HTST key indicators: including GPM, holding times, indicating controls, temps
-Oversee CIP and sanitation activities and routine maintenance tasks
- Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Evaluate weekly raw fluids for ordering fulfillment and production scheduling of processing across plant - Responsible for tracking time and attendance through MetLife FMLA program
- Schedule annual training and conduct reviews for direct reports
- Conduct studies to determine areas for business process improvements
- Acted as the interim plant manager for 4 months due to turnover in upper management
WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC., Plant City FL Shift Supervisor - Shipping Department
1994-1997
- Sanitation supervisor duties and implemented weekly pass program to ensure compliance.
- Ensured invoicing was complete and accurate and participated in invoicing audits
- Acted as a liaison between the shipping and production crews to coincide with production schedules for five distribution centers across Florida
- Coordinated with production crew to ensure timely stocking of inventory and substitutions - Performed inventory control activities including inspections to ensure that code dates were
within allowable ranges and quality control duties to ensure customer satisfaction
- Participated in EOM activities of raw and finished goods, ingredients and packaging materials
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2006: Randolph and Associates (Birmingham, AL), Dairy Technologies Course; HIPPA Security Basics Training Program for the Pharmacy Workforce, Privacy Rule and Pharmacy Practice and Corporate Responsibilities and Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
2004: Winn-Dixie Manufacturing Training Courses: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Powered Industrial Trick Training in accordance with OSHA CFR; Hazardous Energy Control Program; Procedural, Compliance, S.O.P. and Equipment Training
2003: Value Stream Mapping Course and Five S (Sort, Standardize, Set In-Place, Sanitize and Shine)
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
Gallon & Half-Gallon Federal Fillers; H-5 Evergreen Half-Gallon Carton Machine for Pasteurized Juices and Punches; 2.5 Water Filler; Milk (7,000+ GPH) and Juice (4,200+ GHP) High Temperature Short Time (HTST); Wisconsin Superior Labelers; Tri-Clover Actuators and Pumps; Hysters and Yale Lifts
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Software Proficiencies: Bricks Reducing Formula for Orange Juice; Persons Square Butterfat Control; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Office Products; Family Leave of Absence Tracking (FMLA) and hands-on Experience in Farming Practices
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