Daniel Jagodzinski
Production Manager
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Dynamic production leader with a proven track record in managing and optimizing production facilities, complemented by extensive knowledge of upper management and corporate functions. Exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities thrive in fast-paced environments while effectively juggling multiple priorities. Expertise in industry standards such as HACCP, SQF, BRC, ISO, and GMP ensures adherence to quality and safety protocols. Committed to continuous learning across all departments to drive operational excellence and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Manager
Avery Dennison
04.2023 - Current
- Transferred from Peachtree City GA facility to help with the growth of the Rancho Cucamonga, CA Distribution Center.
- Like my previous Avery position, overseeing Finishing operations, with the addition of all other operations within the facility. (Shipping, Quality, Project management, etc.)
Finishing Manager
Avery Dennison
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for managing the final steps of Avery Dennison’s slit label stock and seeing to on-time customer shipments.
- Duties include data analysis, recruitment, supply chain and equipment troubleshooting, KPI ownership, and projects pertaining to increased finishing output.
- First management position at a Fortune 500 company.
- Head of several successful improvement projects within my first 60 days.
- Member of the MERT team (Safety and first response).
- Created worldwide recognition for the actions of team members.
- Champion of Diversity and Inclusion.
- Kaizen and SMED event coordination.
Production Manager/Operations Manager
Universal Pure
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for all day-to-day production operations of a food production facility that uses High pressure processing (HPP).
- Responsible for waste management, daily data analysis, demand metrics, supply chain troubleshooting, production scheduling, recruitment and hiring, building pricing models, labor calculating, production equipment variables (experimentation, selection, and obtainment) and reaching KPI goals.
- I also serve as a secondary operations manager.
- Project leader for facility wide 5S initiatives.
- Leading company changes during a period of rapid growth.
- Became proficient in time, equipment, and waste studies.
- Gained experience in higher level functions of upper management and corporate culture.
- Created facilities scheduling and report structure.
Production Manager
Whitehall Specialties
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Hired to manage several cheese production lines at plant 2 in Whitehall, WI.
- Responsible for all disciplinary, performance, KPI’s, safety, and review directives on evening and night shift.
- I’m also responsible for auditing production systems through production management software (Redzone), and responsible for the finished creation of production labels, and packaging components.
- Enacted a new team meeting structure for better communication.
- Established employees in their proper and most productive job titles/positions.
- Involved in the completion of an instructional handbook for all management.
- Creating a new culture of efficient and involved production employees.
- Created several proposals for improved SOP's, certifications, and training models.
- Establishing a respected group of Supervisors that is compliant with Whitehall’s vision for future production.
Production Supervisor
Doehler North America
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for all disciplinary, performance, and review directives on second shift.
- Responsible for signing off on all legal documents pertaining to quality assurance and allergen protocol.
- During the evening and night acted as the onsite manager of all departments.
- Would troubleshoot logistics, batching, and equipment problems.
- Enacted many new practices and policies promoting strong team ethics.
- Elected to be responsible for the entire facility at night within the first 45 days of employment.
- Created standard work and procedures to unify supervision.
- Creating a respectful culture of great communicators.
- Involved heavily in all aspects of the hiring process for skilled and unskilled candidates.
Operator, SAP Manager, Line Lead, Lead Worker, Float Supervisor
McCain Foods
02.2007 - 10.2017
- Worked in most aspects of the packaging department including: Line Operator (all lines), Forklift Driver, Line Attendant, Process Control Engineering, all laborer positions, all of palletizing (including Master Operator), Add-back Attendant, Trainer Troubleshooter and Lead Worker.
- I have also worked in processing, assisted in quality management, and have participated in many special projects.
- I have trained employees in SAP RF (Radio Frequency), line operations, computer operation systems, and have held a leadership role in inventory management for several years.
- My ending positions were processing Lead Worker and Float Supervisor for both packaging and processing.
- Became an Emergency Medical Responder in 2010. (Received 5-year recognition from Portage County EMS in 2015).
- Participated in Kaizen events.
- Member of the Safety Team.
- Elected to troubleshoot and problem solve out on the floor for SAP transition.
- Member of the Peer Review Board.
- Worked with Learning Management System on a 'One McCain' global data entry project for corporate E-learning solutions.
- SAP Manager and RF super-user.
- Member of the Wellness Committee. (Created and planned onsite fitness center.)
- Successful supervision of all main production lines. (Packaging and processing).
- Most recent position as a processing lead worker.
Tutor
Mid-State Technical College
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Hired by Mid-State Technical College to tutor communication (oral & written).
- Working with students that are having difficulty understanding professional communications.
- Won an award for a design project in student inclusion and diversity.
Education
Associate in Supervisory Management -
MSTC
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05.2016
Certificate in Emergency Medical Response - undefined
MSTC
Wisconsin Rapids, WI02.2010
Economics - undefined
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI01.2001
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Business data analysis
- Building pricing models
- Project Management
- Time studies
- Equipment studies
- Waste reporting
- Demand functions
- Operations management
- Safety leadership
- Records Management
- Database Administration
- Lean Six Sigma
- 5S
- KPI
- TQM
- Kaizen
- Continuous Improvement Theory
- Spreadsheets
- Reports
- Scheduling
- Cross-functional team management
- MS office
- Analytical Reporting
- Maintenance Management Programs
- Time management
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Employee onboarding
- Coaching and mentori
- Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Reception
- Auditing
- Word Processing
- Professional Communications
- Public Speaking
- Business Regulations
- Property Management
- All Google Suite Applications
- Kronos
- ADP
- CISCO
- Paycor
- SumTotal
- SAP
- Redzone
- Factory Talk
- Infinity QA systems
- FinTrack
- Oracle
- QSI Systems
- Windows
- Blackboard
- Paylocity
- AS400
- Apple Business Systems
- Adobe Studio
- Basic Graphic Design
- Vehicle Mounted Units
- Inventory Handheld Scanners
- Symphony
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 to 250 staff members.
- Achieved several safety longevity records through effectively establishing a positive safety culture.
- Collaborated with many businesses in the development of of a production process for their products
- Developed several long-term record-keeping systems and production procedures.
- Received many certifications while expanding my knowledge.
- Won several awards for facility efficiency and production.
- Helped several direct reports receive global recognition for their efforts.
- Assisted in the development of several high-level managers.
Certification
- Wisconsin EMR/EMT, 2016-04-01, 2018-07-01, Licensed for Emergency Medical Response in the state of Wisconsin. (transferable) Cert. No. 7099929
- Kent State Frontline Leadership Certification, 2022-01-01, 2022-04-01, Certified in Frontline leadership Via course at Kent state.
- Various Leadership/Supervisory/Management, Present, Received some private certifications in these categories from private educators at seminars and team building outings.
- Certificate in Food Safety and Sanitation, 2018-02-01, Present, Certificate from the Ecolab Institute for Food Safety and Sanitation. This certificate was earned onsite at the Ecolab research center in Minneapolis, MN.
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, 2021-11-01, Current, This certification was gained through a course in the states of GA and CA.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, 2022-07-01, Present
Timeline
Manager
Avery Dennison
04.2023 - Current
Finishing Manager
Avery Dennison
04.2021 - Current
Production Manager/Operations Manager
Universal Pure
07.2019 - 02.2021
Production Manager
Whitehall Specialties
08.2018 - 06.2019
Production Supervisor
Doehler North America
01.2018 - 08.2018
Tutor
Mid-State Technical College
01.2016 - 01.2017
Operator, SAP Manager, Line Lead, Lead Worker, Float Supervisor
McCain Foods
02.2007 - 10.2017
Certificate in Emergency Medical Response - undefined
MSTC
Economics - undefined
Mid-State Technical College
Associate in Supervisory Management -
MSTC
Personal Information
- Title: Production/Operations Manager
- Availability: Willing to relocate anywhere, will work any schedule day or night.
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Awards
- Student Inclusion and Diversity (Design), 2015-05-01
- Portage County Service Award, 2016-04-01, An award given for voluntary medical service (at least 5 years) from Portage County, WI.