Train new and established supervisors to create a positive work environment and culture of accountability
Work to continuously improve preventative maintenance program to minimize down time
Conduct root cause analysis of recurring issues, putting correct PMs in place to avoid further issues
Work continuously with production team to identify needs and increase efficiency
Production Planner and Scheduling Manager
FPL Food
01.2020 - 01.2022
Developed comprehensive schedules for multiple production lines across two shifts for growing plant
Proactively managed production challenges, material shortages and unforeseen delays by maintaining open communication between operations, production and customers
Utilized SAP to manage raw and finished good inventory to maximize DC stock levels
Lead both daily and weekly meetings with customer and plant management to strategize incoming material
Improved production output by minimizing change overs, giving longer product run and creative scheduling
Special Projects Manager
Younquist Brothers Rock
01.2017 - 01.2020
Began as dragline mechanic and lube tech
Transitioned to heavy machinery rebuilds
Refurbishing Volvo front end loaders to brand new
Successfully led crew rebuilding and converting dragline from diesel to electric
Tore down and relocated BE 770 dragline from Kentucky to Ft Myers
Responsible for team of 20 team members to ensure timely completion of each stage of build
Farm Manager
Hunland; Farm Solution Kft.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Managed corporate dairy farm in Szigetvar, Hungary
Assistant manager for dairy farm in Kavala, Greece (2012)
Led extensive training with all farm personnel to improve calf health, increase milk production while putting emphasis on animal care
Once farm showed sustained improvement, expanded from 200 to 1200 cows in 4 months
Liaisoned for company for start up dairy in Doha, Qatar
Traveled to Qatar with lactacting cows and pregnant heifers, trained new farm employees on animal husbandry, diet, calf care, and sanitary milking practices.