Production Supervisor
Resume:
Ryan B. Pender
****.******@*******.***
Murfreesboro, TN. 37128
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EDUCATION
B.S.B.A.; 2003
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.
Associate of Information Systems; 2000
Gordon College, Barnesville, GA
SUMMARY
Skill Sets & Credentials
Wonder Ware Active Factory / Industrial Sequel, OIT – Operator Interface Terminal, PLC – Programming Logic Controls, Avantis Work order Software, Dough Wizard, People Soft, Taleo, WMS – Warehouse Management System, LINCS, Millennium System, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, PPT – Plant Performance Tracking
ICS – Inventory Control System, KRONOS
Areas of Expertise
Product Production and Launch of New product brands, LBCSS – Batch Cooking, High-Profile Capital Project Management, Leadership and Supervision, Manufacturing and Production Operations Management, P&L Management and Cost Control Strategies, HACCP, AIB Quality Control Audits, TPM – Total Preventative Maintenance and Plant Safety, Total Package Oxygen Level (TPO), Bosch, Polaris, Apex, Ashida and SandiAcre baggers, CI – Continuous Improvement Principles, AM – Autonomous Maintenance, Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma, Loss Mitigation
EXPERIENCE
Sara Lee Fresh Bakery / Corporation – NASHVILLE, TN (Nov. 1, 2010- Oct. 13, 2011)
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Downsized due to recent sale to BBU/ seniority)
*Direct Reports; 30 Full Time union associates, machine operators, and line mechanics / electricians in the daily production of high-speed bread production, packaging and shipping operations
*Lead production teams within the manufacturing of bread production of household brands. Colonial, Earthgrains, Sara Lee and other Food Service specialty products.
*Lead Kaizen focus teams to increase productivity from 70% OEE to 85 OEE while reducing internal direct costs and minimizing downtime.
*Enforced Plant GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practice’s) and HACCP guidelines as well as TPM, Total Preventative Maintenance and SOP’s.
Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, Inc. – BELOIT, WI. (December 2008-Nov.2010)
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Left to relo. closer to southeast)
*Lead core processing teams, line mechanics / technicians in the daily production of high speed tortilla / potato processing and packaging operations within the Core plant. I.e. Doritos, Tostitos, Lays, Fritos and Cheetos.
*Annual Store to Door Value of 212M brand portfolio.
*Assisted in reducing dept. plan loss from 60K to 34K.
*Responsible for maximizing shift crewing schedules.
*Fostered a high level of team engagement utilizing CI – Continuous Improvement methodologies.
*Worked through cross functional maintenance teams to ensure project and work order completion
*Accountable for maintenance /safety / troubleshooting of the overall lines and start-ups, meeting all quality and efficiency objectives, measured hourly.
*Assigned lines were responsible for 160M annual market value.
*Responsible for department / line upgrades and PLC automation
*Accountable for minimizing downtime to <4.98%, by maximizing line efficiencies.
*Lead the commissioning process of new product brands to increase total plant volume.
*Responsible for the elimination of Foreign Matter / stales decreasing customer complaints through my team leading the site in Product Quality Monitoring (PQM)
*Assisted with the Production related items of the weekend maintenance priority scheduling enhancing overall line efficiencies utilizing TPM methodologies.
*Worked with outside contractors and vendors to perform line modifications and upgrades based on current automation technologies.
FRESH EXPRESS / CHIQUITA – MORROW, GA (Jan. 2008-Nov.2008)
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Company downsizing / restructured / business loss)
*Direct Reports; 80-90 Full Time associates, machine operators, and line mechanics / electricians in the daily production of high-speed salad packaging and shipping operations.
*Managed 10 crew leads and 1 senior crew lead.
*Monitored correct allocation of labor expenses to ensure proper cost center distribution measured by mini-factories performance programs.
*Responsible for completing 100% the daily production schedule and mitigating discrepancies in the production of retail and food service packaged produce.
*Responsible for the associate hiring, termination, rate increases, evaluations, and disciplinary actions enforcing company guidelines and regulations.
*Responsible for reporting weekly labor variances to Production Management.
*Worked with cross functional support teams to ensure the quality and efficiency of product through-put operating at a minimal 96% efficiency.
*Accountable for process improvement and SOP implementations relating to improvement of BPM’s concerning multiple SKU’s
*Quickly mastered complex technology / equipment to-the-minute efficiency measurement and deadline-driven world of high-speed packaging for bagged salads within less than 10 minute ship times.
*Minimized unnecessary changeovers by working with scheduling in order to decrease DT and product contamination increasing efficiencies while reducing down time.
LG ELECTRONICS – McDonough, GA. (March 2007-Nov 2007)
LOGISTICS MANAGER/SUPERVISOR (2ND SHIFT WAS ELIMINATED, START-UP OPERATION)
*Responsible for relocating warehouse operations into a new facility after the conversion from a 3PL (Ryder) to an in-house (LG) operation.
*Responsible for the receiving of imported consumer goods and mitigating discrepancies.
*Managed a team of up to 14 associates promoting self development through coaching / supervising
*Maintained KPI tracking of personnel and workflow.
*Adherence to Distribution SOP’s and SOX requirements.
FASTENAL COMPANY – VILLA RICA,GA (August 2003–Nov 2006)
GENERAL MANAGER
*Led effort of opening of new store location.
*Promoted from Assistant store manager to GM
*Assisted Plant Managers Maintenance Engineers Safety Managers and Purchasing Agents in the procurements of hard and soft industrial and construction goods.
Personal Interests & Memberships
Hobbies include playing golf, tennis, fishing, hunting, camping, snow skiing, Habitat for Humanity, Annual volunteer for Bellsouth Classic, Ducks Unlimited Committee member.
Salary: Open for Discussion based on cost of living. Available for Relocation.
References: Available upon request
Recommendations:Available upon interview.
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