Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
As Senior Production Supervisor at Clyde’s Donuts I lead daily production execution while ensuring strong safety and food-safety compliance. I oversee shift performance and reinforce standards across safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Managed a team of 6 quality assurance specialists/technicians at Woodland Foods in Waukegan, Illinois. • Implemented a reporting system to track production downtime events and created a log to record the data. • Created a vendor approval log to streamline the process and suggested multiple cost-saving ideas. • Changed gluten testing, saving Woodland Foods $1k-$2k per month depending on volume.
• Supervised Main Break, Belly Line, Loin Line, Butt Line, Packline, Loin Boning, and Rendering operations. • Managed 32 team members to achieve yield goals set by the plant manager. • Decreased turnover by 100% in the first year on the managed line. • Implemented work orders saving $158.20 weekly by reducing product waste.
• Managed 18 team members in QA supervisor role at Indiana Packers Corporation, overseeing scheduling, PTO submission, huddle meetings, and goal achievement. • Directed team to meet QA manager's goals, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient operations.
• Conducted quality assurance tasks in bacon, ham boning, loin boning, belly line, shipping, and conversion at Indiana Packers Corporation. • Received glowing performance review from QA director for meticulous attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
Work experience in a small plant operated by UIUC for students; Evisceration, Cut, Retail, and Sanitation.
• Led coordination efforts with Thai, Malaysian, and Philippine military in amphibious training operations. • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic. • Awarded Good Conduct Medal for exceptional service.