Experience

Aurora Organic Dairy

• United States
• Food Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Warehouse Operations Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Warehouse Supervisor

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

• Buyer/Planner/Scheduler/M3 Manufacturing SME

  • Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  Implement MRP in a new plant.Buyer of all production materials.Schedule multiple lines and work centers.Setup, train, support, and troubleshoot M3 ERP processes and issues.

• Packaging Supervisor

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

  Implement the Infor M3 ERP system to the Organic Milk Production plants.-Create training documents to support the M3 launch-Train plant personnel on the M3 system and the Factory Track scan gunsLaunch a brand-new plant in Columbia, MO.



Dawn Foods Global

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2018

  Supervise 30+ non-union associates on multiple lines in a high-speed, food-manufacturing facility; responsible for staffing, safety and GMP compliance, training and coaching of associates; managing labor and improving staff quality by use of temps; and planning kaizen projects to increase efficiency • Implemented pre-shift meetings to improve communication and discuss line performance • During an 18-month period, was the sole management person on night shift, with a span of control over all departments, with no negative impact on plant performance metrics Projects • Training Coordinator. Revamped the Production Associate training program: improved quality of training and documentation while streamlining and tracking training completion; aligning training costs to budget and saving $10k per month • SAP Plant Trainer and Support. Trained plant Production personnel in SAP transactions and RF guns Trained personnel from other Dawn locations on SAP and asked to support their Go Live Created an SAP troubleshooting guide for plant personnel to minimize downtime • Ergonomics Team. Assessed team member risks and implemented an equipment and process change that led to a 20% improvement in product yield • Interim Safety Manager. Filled the role of Safety Manager for two months o No OSHA Recordable incidents during my tenure o Implemented a peer-recognition safety contest • First Responder. American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Show less



TG Missouri

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Maintenance Technician

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on injection-molding equipment, robots, conveyors, and other automated equipment. Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on injection-molding equipment, robots, conveyors, and other automated equipment.



FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• TPM Trainer

  • May 2008 - May 2009

  Implemented LEAN-Manufacturing, TPM system in Body-In-White department, improving uptime, throughput, and qualityTrained maintenance personnel in 5S's, visual management, and continuous improvementCoordinated training schedules and maintained records across departments

• Journeyman Welder Repairman / Electrical Technician

  • Aug 1998 - May 2009

  Sustained up-time, quality, and throughput of automation cell consisting of PLC's, robots, and other automated equipment Maintained, troubleshot and repaired automated equipment in Body Shop Measured and preserved weld integrity and qualityProgrammed PLC's and robots Created HMI screensInstalled new equipmentDiagnosed communications networksIncreased operator performance

• 2008 RT Launch Team

  • May 2006 - Aug 2007

  Supervised layout, build, and installation of $180M in Flexible Body Shop tooling and equipment- Generated final layout for new Body Shop with capability of running four separate models within the same footprint - Production capacity increased 25% while reducing future model launch costs and time- Improved safety of new equipment by identifying concerns and communicating findings- Made ergonomic improvements of robotic machinery improving operator efficiency- Finalized controls for new equipment- Developed Potential Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) plans- Facilitated preventative maintenance schedules acting as liaison between suppliers and plant personnel Show less

• Autoworker

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 1998

  Assemble Dodge Ram pickups in both the bodyshop and Final assembly.



Mississippi Lime Company

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Laborer

  • Apr 1990 - Apr 1997

  Operated heavy equipment: dump trucks, 50-ton rock hauling trucks, front-end loaders, graders, cherry-pickers, boom trucks, tractors, and bobcats. Operated heavy equipment: dump trucks, 50-ton rock hauling trucks, front-end loaders, graders, cherry-pickers, boom trucks, tractors, and bobcats.