Director of Operations over multiple facilities
Resume:
Scott K. Ayton
Carl Junction, MO 64834
**********@*****.***
CORE COMPETENCIES:
BSBA Management Degree, TQM and HR minors
MBA with certificates in Project Management and Leadership Dec. 2023
Eight years of honorable service in United States Army Reserves
Six Sigma Black Belt certified in Lean Methodologies and Expert in Continuous Improvement/TPM
Over 20 years of progressive leadership experience
HACCP certified, and 14 years of experience in food manufacturing (8 years as Operations Manager 4 as HACCP Coordinator)
P&L experience along with creating and maintaining budgets
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ajinomoto Foods North America ., Joplin, MO 2021 to Present
Positions Held: General Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Leadership responsibilities over complete plant functions for multiple facilities and some corporate R&D, Engineering, and Procurement functions.
·Responsible for all levels of Employee Development, Performance rating, calibrations, and rewards
·Represents plants in each site for municipal, local, state, and federal regulation adherence
·Communicates and cascades company goals, culture, and deliverables from corporate to the plant teams
·Plan and execute capital planning to line up with corporate vision and mission to build or unlock needed capacity
·Develops and execute short, medium, and long range business plan for sites and succession planning for employees
·Build and develop a culture of Safety and Quality to meet 0 loss culture and a safe working environment that meets our customer’s needs
Blue Buffalo – General Mills ., Joplin, MO 2016 to 2021
Positions Held: Operations Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Operations Manager over Dry Dog/Cat and Treats Injections Molding, VMag dehydration, twin screw extrusion, and biscuits.
·Milling, Extrusion, Coating, Packaging, Logistics, Planning, Maintenance, and Sanitation
·Collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders for maximum efficiency and R&D development
·Provide solutions for strategic initiatives and align team to goals through KPI
·Coordinate safety, food safety, Training, and sanitation processes
·Implemented extrusion rebuild program to max out efficiency and quality
·P & L Statement management, coordinate budgets for 5 different departments
·9 Direct Reports: 5 Supervisors (115 reports), 3 managers (Planning, Scheduling, and Buying)
·Improved conversion cost .07/lb, productivity over 10 million in first full year, Created full development program with merit increase based on performance
·Led Multiple 6sigma project for cost savings over 2mm and output over 400,000lbs per day, and FPQ improvement of 65% to 98%
·Led improvement of 35% total portfolio to 75% of capacity output while eliminating 9 outside CoMan facilities while more than doubling sales volume from 1billion to 2.6 billion.
·Supported market penetration exclusively into FDM and completing new SKU’s into club and Canadian markets.
Rembrandt Foods, Neosho, MO 2015 to 2016
Positions Held: Production Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Responsible for all aspects of Operations in the Pasteurization and can-off process
·Collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders for maximum efficiency
·Provide solutions for strategic initiatives and align team to goals through KPI
Triple T Foods, Frontenac, KS 2014 to 2015
Positions Held: Operations Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Responsible for all aspects of Operations
·Lead change management program creation and implementation
·Created and implemented RCA and Corrective/Preventative Action process
·Created and implemented KPI tracking and escalation protocol
·Responsible for Staffing plant with 105% turnover improved to 25% in less than 1 year, utilizing orientation upgrades and 30/60/90 day performance review
·Responsible for 118 direct reports, including 4 supervisors and a sanitation manager
·Defined new processes for engagement, discipline, and Personal development plans for company
Mars Petcare, Clinton, OK 2009 to 2014
Positions Held: Operations Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Responsible for all aspects of Operations Management, including KPI reporting
·Worked closely with Plant leadership to pass LRQA, FSSC, and Internal Audits
·DIB process capabilities and continuous improvement
·Staffing for 40% of site including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding
·Oversaw 93 associates in Kronos, and processed Development/Performance plans for 34 associates
·Experience with Engagement, discipline, and Personal development plans
· Mars Petcare, Joplin, MO 2009 to 2014
Mars Petcare is a family-owned business that is among the Global leaders in the manufacturing of food for pets. Mars associates strive to deliver the best quality candy and pet food utilizing the company’s core values and principles.
Positions Held: Line Manager
Skills Acquired:
·Managed shift of 28 associates in processing, packaging, and shipping departments
·Resolved conflict while improving process through the support and communication of best work practices.
·Led and facilitated resources toward goal of a high performing team.
·Site Nexus Champion/ Site Spede Champion
·DYNO NOBEL, Carthage, MO 2005 to 2009
Dyno Nobel is biggest packaged explosive manufacturer in North America and second in the world. The Carthage Plant has been producing explosives since 1895, and has the highest standard of quality and safety in the field.
Positions Held: Cast Booster Operator, Box house Lead person, Shift Lead (Final)
Skills Acquired:
·Facilitated safe work procedures while demonstrating full knowledge of plant and department SOP’s.
·Implemented fairness and methodical structure to achieve best production and safety results.
·Exercised ability to handle multiple tasks with excellent organization and proper management techniques
·Earned 6Sigma Black Belt and completed project with over $400,000 saving/year
·United States Army Reserves, United States 1997 to 2005
Positions Held: Private, PV2, PFC, Specialist, SFC (Final Rank)
Skills Acquired:
·Developed leadership ability, time management, accountability, and responsibility.
·Maintained strict discipline and attention to detail.
·Coordinated management of groups of people to achieve specific tasks.
·Instructed soldiers at AIT for Water Treatment Specialist MOS
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO Fall 2014
B.S.B.A Management, Minors in TQM and Human Resources
Membership Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
Membership Alpha Chi Honor Society
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO December 2021
MBA
Project Management Certificate
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Milwaukee, WI Fall 2008
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt in Lean Methodologies
United States Army Reserves, 1997 to 2005
Water Treatment Certificate (1997) Ft Lee, VA Training Academy
Combat Engineering Certificate (2003) Devils Lake, ND
References: Excellent references furnished upon request.
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