Caleb Peck
Bedford,VA
Summary
Directed plant operations and optimized production processes to achieve operational excellence. Championed initiatives that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime. Cultivated leadership and problem-solving skills through effective team management and ongoing process enhancements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Mennel Milling
Roanoke, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Throughout my tenure, I had an impressive 10 years without any lost time or recordable injuries.
- During this last fiscal year I have grossed 18% over projections.
- Extensive experience in capital projects ranging from $20,000 to multi-million dollar projects often coming in 5%- +10% under budget.
- Coordinated daily operations, focusing on enhancing production efficiency and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Analyzed existing processes and introduced enhancements that streamlined workflows and decreased downtime across multiple departments.
- Coordinated efforts of cross-functional teams to promote collaboration and uphold high standards of quality.
- Facilitated staff development by mentoring on best practices and operational procedures to optimize overall performance.
- Designed and enforced safety protocols that guarantee regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of workplace safety.
- Analyzed processes to identify and eliminate material waste and unnecessary labor hours, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Cultivated team spirit and increased productivity by employing leadership skills and motivational approaches tailored to employee needs.
- Analyzed labor demands and adjusted production schedules to maximize resource utilization while achieving output goals.
Head Miller
The Mennel Milling Company
Roanoke, VA
10.2008 - 12.2021
- Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Hire, train, evaluate, discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
- Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
- Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
- Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
- Operated milling machinery to ensure precise grain processing and product quality.
- Monitored production output, adjusting processes to maintain efficiency and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on milling equipment to enhance operational reliability.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards during operations.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
0311/Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Throughout my tenure, I had an impressive 10 years without any lost time or recordable injuries.
- During this last fiscal year I have grossed 18% over projections.
- Extensive experience in capital projects ranging from $20,000 to multi-million dollar projects often coming in 5%- +10% under budget.
- Coordinated daily operations, focusing on enhancing production efficiency and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Analyzed existing processes and introduced enhancements that streamlined workflows and decreased downtime across multiple departments.
- Coordinated efforts of cross-functional teams to promote collaboration and uphold high standards of quality.
- Facilitated staff development by mentoring on best practices and operational procedures to optimize overall performance.
- Designed and enforced safety protocols that guarantee regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of workplace safety.
- Analyzed processes to identify and eliminate material waste and unnecessary labor hours, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Cultivated team spirit and increased productivity by employing leadership skills and motivational approaches tailored to employee needs.
- Analyzed labor demands and adjusted production schedules to maximize resource utilization while achieving output goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Byrd High School
Vinton, VA06.2007
Basics in Milling - Milling
Kansas State
Kansas2009
Advanced Milling Course - Milling
Kansas State
Kansas2009
Flowsheets Course - Milling
Kansas State
Kansas2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Goal setting and meeting goals
- Team management
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- HAACP certified
- PCQI certified
Timeline
Plant Manager
Mennel Milling
12.2021 - Current
0311/Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
12.2010 - 06.2014
Head Miller
The Mennel Milling Company
10.2008 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
William Byrd High School
Basics in Milling - Milling
Kansas State
Advanced Milling Course - Milling
Kansas State
Flowsheets Course - Milling
Kansas State