Benjamin Kiernan

Senior Production Supervisor | Food Manufacturing Operations | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | HACCP | PCQI | OSHA | Continuous Improvement | Production Leadership

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

About

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.

Experience

  • Clyde's Donuts ()
    • Senior Production Supervisor
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Environment, Health and Safety Manager Multi Site
      Jan 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Production Supervisor
      Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr

  • Woodland Foods (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Production Manager
      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 · 6 mos

    • Quality Assurance Manager
      May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos

    • Quality Assurance Supervisor
      Nov 2022 - May 2023 · 7 mos

      • 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.

  • Indiana Packers Corporation (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Production Supervisor
      Feb 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • 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.

    • Management Trainee
      Aug 2020 - Feb 2021 · 7 mos

      • 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.

    • Quality Assurance Intern
      May 2020 - Aug 2020 · 4 mos

      • 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.

  • Line Worker at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Jan 2020 - May 2020 · 5 mos

    Work experience in a small plant operated by UIUC for students; Evisceration, Cut, Retail, and Sanitation.

  • Amphibious Assault Vehicle Mechanic at Marine Corps Systems Command
    Jun 2012 - May 2016 · 4 yrs

    • 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.