Machine Operator Manager

NATHANIEL GABLE Caledonia, MI *****. 801-***-****. *******@***.***

Summary of Acumen & Qualifications

Manufacturing Maintenance Training Human Resource

Professional with 14+ years of experience developing and delivering efficient, cost-effective business operations through strong organizational and communication skills. A history of providing leadership to high-performance teams focusing on total organizational coordination to introduce system efficiencies, streamline processes, and maximize productivity using best practice methodologies. Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution • Training & Development • Cost Reduction / Avoidance

• Budget & Resource Management • Leadership & Staff Management • Risk Management & Mitigation

• Quality & Systems Improvement • Program & Project Management • 5S, 6 Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Line 5 Operations Manager (March2018-present)

24/7 responsible for improving overall skill levels of Operators through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer. Develop training of lean manufacturing tools and skills. Attending and leading focus group sessions within the plants and providing technical expertise, support and troubleshooting of products and systems. Assume all responsibility for Operations, H.R and the Skills Development Departments.

• 24/7 responsible for all activities for Line 5, 3 shift operation with 86 associates on my line.

• Manage 3 different Departments budgets, yearly and quarterly.

• Responsible for the Plants 360 Feed-Back, and follow through of the one on ones with the results.

• Leader of Project legion 25 million dollar product innovation Cold form bars to Rice Krispies, I built all the new SSOP’s, SOP’s with OSHA and FDA/USDA required Training plan.

• YouTube Style Training for Antonymous Maintenance coaching and preventive care for machines reliability, and Up Time and cost saves plans.

• Green Belt in K-lean, DIMAC problem solving and Data Driven Process engineering for continue improvement Projects

Diversity & Inclusion Coach (Jan2017- Present)

Drive and Support all Diversity Projects at Bakery. Raising overall plant participation and engagement with new and existing projects while building positive relationships both internally and externally.

• Wyoming D&I Team won a Global WK Kellogg Value Award, first for the Plant since its acquirement.

• Lead 3-3 basketball event to raise awareness for anti-bullying campaign for Burton Heights Middle school.

• Created D&I training materials focused around community projects and history to spark engagement.

• Built positive relationships with local businesses to better support our community efforts.

• Directed Charity events with Hand 2 Hand, American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Salvation Army and The Kroc Center, Burton Heights Middle School Plant Training Manager, Skills Development Coach (Jan2017-present) Wyoming, MI

• Directed the delivery of 4 major Career Paths and Work Flow Systems through the Skill block development

• Successfully managed the completion of Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Technical Step-up Cards for HPO.

• Drove the roll out of all Technician Promotions with 99% of plant passing T-1 promotion, 75% of Plant T-2 promotion and 25% of the plant at T-3 promotion. Currently building T-4 and T-5 Career Paths.

• Partnered with all Department leaders to build Training Resources for all Technical Advancements or Promotions

• Leader of our People COE (Center of Excellence Group.

• The First plant in the KNA to pass phase 0 in KWS.

• Created a new pass down meeting agenda and spreadsheet for clearer communication between both building and shifts.

Shift Coach (Aug2015-Jan2017) Wyoming, MI

Directing all activities for production lines in accordance with both plants and line goals, product standards, costs, budgets, manpower, and established procedures. Executing long term and complex projects for process improvement and innovation and supporting focus group activity throughout the company and the facility.

• Worked with WKKI(R&D) and Global Engineering on four major projects this year. Installation of equipment(Oven and Tiromat) and Startup of 14 SKU’s with a co-man(Request Foods) in Holland, MI. Packing Innovation Installation project added 4 new Campbell’s Flow Wrappers, a GEA Bagger with 3 Massmens Case Packers and Start up on 42 SKU’s at the Zanesville, OH Kellogg facility. Project Rey 4 new flavors of bars for Kashi and Project Swimming Lanes adding protein to the bars.

• 3rd Shift Manager over 2 buildings and 87 associates.

• Leader of 2 HPO(High Performance Team)

• Spearheaded the roll out AM (Antonymous Maintenance) workshops for both teams. Maximizing the utilization of man-power through effective training, development, delegation, and performance evaluation/counseling of operating personnel who comprise the respective team. Plant Operations Supervisor (2012 – Aug2015) Clearfield, UT

• Proficient in SAP.

• Involved with the hiring and discharging of associates.

• Running projects for the decommissioning of the plant, $25 million cost savings plan.

• Direct all activities for all production lines in accordance with plan and line goals, production standards, costs, budgets, manpower and establish procedures.

• Coordinate and support Continuous Improvement activity throughout the facility.

• Identify opportunities to eliminate cost and waste through applying LEAN manufacturing principals.

• Incorporate a culture of inclusion and continuity within all departments.

• Identify, develop, and implement best practices in both Safety and Quality.

• Provide direction and guidance to operators and their activities for assigned area/shift.

• Use problem solving skills and RCAs (Route Cause Analyses) to resolve or mitigate operational issues.

• Leader over Pilot HPO(High Performance Team) and AM(Antonymous Maintenance) teams for the Clearfield Plant.

• Consistently hit Production KPIs (key Performance Indicators). Feb. 2006-Present

Operations Expeditor (2009 – 2012) Clearfield, UT

• Performed internal audits, developed spreadsheets to collect data for customer specifications, resolved complaints, and enforced procedures that ensured Quality products were being produced and shipped.

• Participated in third party audits.

• Worked closely with Maintenance to ensure that all preventative maintenance of machinery was completed.

• Acted as a gatekeeper for maintenance work orders and assigned them at the highest priority.

• Trained new employees on policies/procedures, developed a training program within the SQF standards, and assisted in operations and supervision of all shifts

• Developed new Standard Operating Procedures that encompassed all aspects of the production floor.

• Ensured that all personnel were up to date with job duties, GMP’s, and HACCP. Maintenance Apprentice (2007-2009)

• Complete basic welds to piping and equipment.

• Examined malfunctioning production machinery for defects

• Followed scheduled maintenance

• Adjusted settings to optimize performance

• Complied with all safety procedures and had no incidents

• Shadowed experienced mechanics to learn repair procedures and protocols Machine Operator (2006 – 2007)

• RAW Processing area, machine operator and sanitarian of Blancher, Mixers, Formers, Ovens, Fryers, and Oil tank systems and Conveyors systems.

• Operated and cleaned all three Freezers.

• Packaging area, Machine operator and sanitarian of Wrappers, Cartoners, Case packers, Slug-former, Tiromat, Metal Detectors, Tapers, Palletizers and Conveyor systems.

• PM tech, ensuring preventive maintenance was done all machines before production. Tony Tams Drywall Clearfield, UT 2004-2006

• Applied and finished drywall both residential and commercial work.

• Hanging, Mud, Taping, Corner bead and steel framing. Cut Throat Records SLC, UT 2003-2006

• Worked as a recording artist with the act “…andJuliet”.

• Tour Manager for three US tours and one International Tour. Education: 2004 Layton High School Grad.

References:

• Nick Klummp, Kent County Foods 616-***-****)

• Kirk Anderson, Better Body Foods 385-***-****)

• Brett Hodson, Quest Laboratories 801-***-****)

• Don Porter, Kellogg KNA 616-***-****)

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