Production Supervisor - Green Belt Six Sigma ASQ
Resume:
SHANE FORD
SKILLS
Quality Engineering - Certified 2008-
2010
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• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma (Green Belt) through ASQ
• HACCP Certification in 2017
• LOTO experience
• Confined Space experience
• Hot Work Permit experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
CERTIFICATIONS
2008, Certified Quality Engineer
(CQE)
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2009, Certified Quality Manager of
Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE)
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2009, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
(CSSGB)
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Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines.
16 years experience in manufacturing as a general practitioner of Lean and Six Sigma. In my most recent assignment, I led my team with 0 recordable injuries in 120 work days. In that same time period, I taught my team to decrease cycle time by 17%, increase average total output by 11 %, reduce downtime by 7%, and reduce scrap rate by 13%. Besides these notable metrics, my most satisfying accomplishment was getting 33 direct reports cross-trained in three functional operator roles, developing, and implementing a weekly job rotation schedule to assure job proficiency. WORK HISTORY
October 2023 - Current
Production Supervisor Dairy Farmers Of America, Le Mars, IA January 2023 - May 2023
Production Supervisor Cargill, Mason City, IA
• Lead pre Shift huddle and communicated crewing assignments Identified plant equipment that needed maintenance attention and created notifications through SAP
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• Identified suspect or non-conforming materials and finished goods
• Made notifications for immediate quarantine and FSQA disposition Lead RCA meetings and continuously improved operations by using Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodology, using D.M.A.I.C and SPC
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• Managed to improve labor rates and total production
• Assisted HR with new hire onboarding, orientation and training Conducted area safety audits and constantly looked for safety, PPE and GMP deficiencies
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• Performed end of shift passdown
• Lead pre Shift startup stretching warmups and crewing assignments
• Collaborated with the plant scheduler to set work schedules Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
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Managed SAP and plant schedule to ensure takt times for work cells and production lines meet or exceed work standard for output
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Identified plant equipment that needed maintenance attention and created notifications through SAP
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• Identified suspect or non-conforming materials and finished goods
• Made notifications for immediate quarantine and FSQA disposition Lead RCA meetings and continuously improved operations by using Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodology, using D.M.A.I.C and SPC
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Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
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CONTACT
Le Mars, Iowa 51031
************@*****.***
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August 2021 - February 2022
Production Supervisor Smithfield, Carroll, IA
July 2018 - June 2021
Technician Pre-Finish Department Pella Corporation, Carroll, IA October 2015 - June 2018
Quality Assurance Supervisor Liguria, Humboldt, IA Spearheaded Continuous Improvement projects to eliminate inefficiencies with energy
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• Managed to improve labor rates and total production
• Assisted HR with new hire onboarding, orientation and training Conducted area safety audits and constantly looked for safety, PPE and GMP deficiencies
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• Performed end of shift passdown, and inventory reconciliation reports. Supervised Shipping and Receiving Departments for incoming fresh meat and outgoing finished goods
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• Lead pre Shift startup stretching warmups and crewing assignments
• Collaborated with the plant scheduler to set work schedules Managed SAP and ADC schedule to ensure takt times for work cells and production lines meet or exceed work standard for output
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Identified plant equipment that needed maintenance attention and created notifications through SAP
•
• Identified suspect or non-conforming materials and finished goods
• Made notifications for immediate quarantine and FSQA disposition Lead RCA meetings and continuously improved operations by using Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodology, using D.M.A.I.C. and SPC
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Spearheaded Continuous Improvement projects to eliminate inefficiencies with energy
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• Managed to improve labor rates and total production
• Assisted HR with new hire onboarding, orientation and training Conducted area safety audits and constantly looked for safety, PPE and GMP deficiencies
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Continuously monitored HACCP conditions and USDA paperwork, as well as adherence to SSOP requirements
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Performed end of shift passdown, RPM reporting, and inventory reconciliation reports
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Conducted informal line performance review with first shift personnel to assure smooth transition for shift handoff
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• Verified on time Quality Checks for shift startup Communicated team resource needs with regard to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Maintenance
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Continuously monitored quality levels and productivity performance relative to company goals, providing downtime diagnostic and immediate remediation.
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Lead a staff of food quality technicians with regard to SQF standards for food safety
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• Served as primary contact for USDA officers and inspection Authorized release of production areas to Plant Manager upon completion of rigorous preoperative inspection findings by assigned QA staff
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Performed company audits for continuous SQF compliance and Re- Certification
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Managed Preventative and Corrective Action records for plant operations
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• Managed food safety laboratory (on site) location Acted in the capacity of Quality Manager during times of role vacancy, reporting directly to the Director of Food Safety and Quality.
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December 2009 - October 2015
Production Team Manager Van Diest Supply Company, Webster City, IA Performed preoperative inspection and TPM on equipment, as required for plant needs
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Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and optimizing team workflows
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Reviewed and evaluated batch records for accuracy in the formulation of plant herbicides for such customers as: DuPont, Dow, Syngenta, Monsanto, BASF, and others
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• Approved hot work permits
• Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management Lead small teams to assure equipment readiness for R/D trials and first run approval
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• Supervisor for confined space entry.
EDUCATION
December 1993
Bachelors of Arts
Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa
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