Kevin Clayton
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Operations at Nutritional Resources Inc, adept in strategic planning and execution, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and fostering leadership. Spearheaded significant process improvements, achieving scalable operations and cultivating strong stakeholder relationships. Demonstrates a keen ability to manage complex projects, ensuring a 97.3% OTIF monthly rate, highlighting both strategic and leadership prowess.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Of Operations
Nutritional Resources Inc
Grovetown, GA
04.2024 - Current
- Identified and addressed process deficiencies, avoiding costly pitfalls and keeping operations scalable for future expansion.
- Implemented best practices to strengthen internal systems and spearhead proactive change.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and scheduling.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Performed regular audits of internal systems in order to identify potential risks or vulnerabilities.
Director Of Operations
Tillamook County Smoker
Beaverton , OR
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, AIB, and OSHA methods, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for overall distribution center operations, including customer service, asset management, financials, and team management.
- Communicate extensively with the Regional DC Director on all matters pertaining to the operation of the DC.
- Lead all aspects of manufacturing, including 9 packaging lines and 3 kitting lines.
- Oversee all CapEx initiatives, adhering to a monthly R&M spend of $230,000.
- Maintain a 97.3% OTIF monthly rate.
- Conduct weekly sales and scheduling meetings between the processing plant and the sales team.
Plant Manager
Reser's Fine Foods
Hillsboro, OR
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Confer with management personnel of a 300,000 sq. ft. facility to establish production and quality control standards.
- Develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Lead Supervisors and Team Members in a high-speed food manufacturing and packaging environment.
- Utilize assigned resources to maximize manufacturing output, minimize waste and downtime, improve capacity and efficiencies, while maintaining product quality and integrity.
- Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, AIB, and OSHA methods, policies, and procedures.
Sr Production Manager
Betty Lou's Inc.
McMinnville, OR
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Significant manufacturing experience in creating facility capability in flat crackers, cookies, and granola bars from a slab and slit, baked, or extruded format.
- Define the short- and long-term goals of the facility as a co-manufacturer working with many different customers, with a focus on innovation, capacity, capability, and product development.
- Directed the manufacture of products on schedule, in accordance with quality and food safety standards, and at the lowest possible cost to the company and its customers.
- Responsible for all operational activities on five complex production lines in a 200,000 square foot facility, while managing many successful product launches.
- Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing policies and practices related to all manufacturing activities of the organization, as required to facilitate safe, quality food for customers.
Production Manager
Sunshine Dairy Foods
Portland, OR
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Directly responsible for end-to-end business results for the main manufacturing facility of the organization (plant size: four complex production lines, approximately 50 employees, 24/7 facility).
- Represent manufacturing in sales, business meetings, customer, and auditor visits. Oversee all manufacturing operations, including food safety and quality, employee and environmental safety, production and schedule attainment, inventory, financial results, and equipment.
- Responsible for engineering and manufacturing activities in the U.S.
Production Manager
Bridgetown Natural Foods
Portland, OR
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Responsible for implementing the strategies necessary to attain short- and long-term objectives and goals for the plant/business (plant size: five complex production lines, 250 to 275 employees).
- Oversee all plant operations, including food safety and quality, employee and environmental safety, production and schedule attainment, personnel, financial/business results, customer service, equipment, and property.
- Responsible for managing customer relationships while providing value-added solutions to help grow their brands and improve their supply chain. Demonstrate a vigilant commitment to ethics and the company's reputation.
Operations Facilitator
Nestle
Boise, ID
07.2002 - 12.2010
- Production Manager responsible for the management of the end-to-end supply chain processes on seven production lines in a ~500,000 sq. ft. facility. Lean implementation, cost savings ($8.6 million per annum), and continuous improvement in all areas to include food safety and quality, safety, financial performance, customer service, and business processes.
- Manage an internal budget of $8.1 million while fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility.
- Manage a team of eight salaried supervisors (four direct, four indirect).
- Indirectly manage a workforce of approximately 275 hourly and 100 contract labor employees, who operate and maintain 12 highly complex production lines.
- Effectively manage day-to-day variances through SAP, structured meetings, and organizational accountability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Riverside, CA06-1999
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership training
- Cost analysis and savings
- Purchasing and planning
- Capital spending
- Facilities management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President Of Operations
Nutritional Resources Inc
04.2024 - Current
Director Of Operations
Tillamook County Smoker
03.2020 - 01.2024
Plant Manager
Reser's Fine Foods
09.2015 - 03.2020
Sr Production Manager
Betty Lou's Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2015
Production Manager
Sunshine Dairy Foods
03.2013 - 08.2014
Production Manager
Bridgetown Natural Foods
03.2010 - 03.2013
Operations Facilitator
Nestle
07.2002 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
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