Daniel Chilcote
Estacada,OR
Summary
Proven leader at Interstate Meat Distributors, adept in operations management and project management, enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs through strategic improvements. Skilled in regulatory compliance and quality assurance, I spearheaded the first GFSI approved auditing program, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and troubleshooting abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Mananger
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2009 - 11.2023
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of two approximately 30,000 sq. ft production facilities.
- Built strong relationships with USDA FSIS and ensured compliance with all food safety regulations.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Conducted root cause analysis for any identified non-conformance events, leading to effective implementation of preventive action plans in future operations.
- Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Plant Production Supervisor
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2003 - 03.2009
- Managed daily production schedules for optimal output, ensuring on-time delivery of goods to customers.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, empowering employees to bring forward new ideas and solutions to enhance plant operations.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular meetings and promoting transparency across all levels of the organization.
- Worked with upper Management to
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of approximately 100 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Worked closely with line operators and workers to ensure maximum efficiency. Assisted in training individuals in their roles.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery including chub machines, Formax machines, case ready packaging machines, augers, grinders etc. , contributing to the successful and timely completion of customer orders.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Prepared ingredients for processing, ensuring accurate measurements according to recipe specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities, providing valuable data for management''s decision-making processes.
- Participated in routine maintenance tasks on food processing machinery, prolonging equipment lifespan while maintaining optimum performance levels.
- Kept work areas neat, clean, and properly sanitized.
Meat Processor Line Worker
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Maintained sharpness of tools for precise cuts and optimal safety during meat processing tasks.
- Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
- Reduced waste and improved yield through careful monitoring of cutting and trimming procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay current on industry trends and best practices for meat processing operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by accurately fulfilling custom orders and special requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
Corvallis, OR06.1990
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Wrote and implemented the first GFSI approved auditing program (SQF 2000) in 2010 and was the practitioner until about 2020 when we hired a new Quality Control Manager
- Regulatory Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Troubleshooting skills
- Quality Control Management
- Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- HACCP Principles, Clackamas OR, September, 2003
- Certified HACCP Manager, Seattle, Washington, Prometric, May 5, 2010.
- Implementing SQF Systems, Seattle, Washington, June, 2009s
Timeline
Plant Mananger
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2009 - 11.2023
Plant Production Supervisor
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2003 - 03.2009
Meat Processor Line Worker
Interstate Meat Distributors
03.2001 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Corvallis High School
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