Andrew Watts
Perham,MN
Summary
Experienced leader who believes in leading by example and fostering a collaborative environment. Possesses a self-driven nature and strong organizational skills, constantly seeking more efficient ways to perform tasks. Able to think outside the box, see the big picture, and identify innovative solutions. Ambitious and determined to advance my career with patience. Prioritizes straightforward communication and clear expectations, and believes in holding oneself accountable when expectations are not met.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor/Training and Qualifications Lead
Shearer’s Snacks
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for: Ensuring the Safety of my team by leading the example in use of PPE’s, LOTO
- Ensuring Safe Quality Product through food defense upholding quality standards
- Verifying my lines are running within centerline standards to reach productivity goals
- Coaching and Developing my Team to reach their career and personal goals
- I’ve helped develop Centerline process and Clean Type process
- I Maintain a lean labor standard
- Managing training for the plant
- Following up with supervisors to ensure they have all necessary documentation and supporting documents to execute training
- Keeping all training documentation up to date
- Skills: Infinity, MIP, Centerline process, ADP, Maintenance Connection, Corn calculator, seasoning calculator, Line management, CPR/Blood born Pathogen Certified, Food Defense Awareness Certified
Production Lead
Shearer’s Snacks
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for: As a Lead I was responsible for the safety of my team as well as ensuring my lines were making quality product with in the set specifications
- I was also in charge of making sure there was a clear line of communication between my line and the on shift supervisor
- Skills: Infinity, MIP, Centerline process, Maintenance Connection, Line management, HACCP, GMPs
Rigger/QA
Lund Boats
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for: As a Rigger I was tasked with installing boat motors testing them making sure all functions were available and ready
- Programming onboard computers
- Checking the boats inventory making sure all ordered parts were installed
- As QA I was tasked with checking the quality of all aspects of the boats from Bow to stern making certain all aspects are within specifications
- Skills: Programming Mercury Motor on board computers, Inspection of prints vs product, Inventory manifests
Bagger Operator
Barrel o’ Fun Snack Foods
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for: Packaging different products, Ensuring Quality of Products, Directing line workers in packaging and boxing procedures, making sure Customers’ needs are met in a timely manner, setting up Packaging Machines and adjusting programs according to specifications
- Skills: Line management, on line quality checks, HACCP, Cleaning procedures
Material Handler/Mold Setups
TMI Plastics
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Responsible for: Mixing Different types of plastics, checking quality of materials, Knowing safety procedures
- During mold setups it is my responsibility to make sure all control surfaces are working correctly and to check prints and processes to insure everything is within specifications.
Straight Truck Driver
Waltco Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Responsible for: Transportation of product and packages, checking manifests to insure I have correct number of packages/product.
Asst. Manager/Auditor
Oaisis Markets
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for: Keeping track of inventory, Helping customers, inputting inventory lists into the computer, Making sure store was clean at all times
- As an Auditor I went to different stores counted Physical inventory vs
- What the computer had listed.
Education
High School/GED - undefined
Irondale High School
01.2008
Skills
- Infinity, MIP, Centerline process, ADP, Maintenance Connection, Corn calculator, seasoning calculator, Line management, CPR/Blood born Pathogen Certified, Food Defense Awareness Certified
- Infinity, MIP, Centerline process, Maintenance Connection, Line management, HACCP, GMPs
- Programming Mercury Motor on board computers, Inspection of prints vs product, Inventory manifests
- Line management, on line quality checks, HACCP, Cleaning procedures
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Exploring, Photography, Fishing, Crafting, Cooking, Reading, Spending time with my family.
A Little about me
My Goal in life is to create the best life possible for my family. To help develop people for the next step in their careers, through coaching and mentoring. I have 2 children who take up most of my free time. Between activities and just spending time and making memories.
Timeline
Production Supervisor/Training and Qualifications Lead
Shearer’s Snacks
03.2018 - Current
Production Lead
Shearer’s Snacks
08.2016 - 03.2018
Rigger/QA
Lund Boats
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bagger Operator
Barrel o’ Fun Snack Foods
07.2013 - 08.2015
Material Handler/Mold Setups
TMI Plastics
01.2011 - 07.2013
Straight Truck Driver
Waltco Inc.
03.2010 - 06.2011
Asst. Manager/Auditor
Oaisis Markets
02.2009 - 03.2010
High School/GED - undefined
Irondale High School