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Danny Galle

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Results-driven manufacturing leader with over 26 years of experience in the food industry, including 21+ years at Conagra in progressive leadership roles. Proven ability to lead large teams and manage multi-line operations while driving plant performance through data-driven decision-making. Highly experienced in applying Conagra Performance System (CPS) tools such as centerlines, CILs, DDS, and root cause analysis to deliver measurable improvements in OEE, efficiency, and yield. Adept at maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while developing high-performance teams through mentorship, standards, and ownership.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Snack Pack Production Manager

Conagra Brands
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for all aspects of Snack Pack line operations including staffing, safety, quality, cost, and delivery
  • Drive alignment to plant goals by leading improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste, and throughput
  • Achieved FY24 improvements vs. prior year: OEE +3.6%, efficiency +4.4%, MTBF 15.5, and yield loss reduction of 0.19%
  • Achieved FY25 improvements vs. FY24: OEE +2.8%, efficiency +5.3%, MTBF 18.5, and yield loss reduction of 0.29%
  • Coach and develop salaried and hourly team members, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture
  • Collaborate with planning, maintenance, quality, and engineering to support business needs and continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high customer service standards

Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Led site-wide continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Conagra Performance System (CPS) principles
  • Facilitated kaizen events, root cause analysis sessions, and process mapping workshops to drive measurable improvements
  • Supported departments in developing and executing action plans for OEE, waste reduction, and line efficiency
  • Tracked and reported key performance indicators to leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
  • Partnered with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to implement sustainable improvements and standard work practices

David's Seeds and Snack Pack Production Manager

Conagra Brands
11.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed all aspects of operations and led improvement projects for both the David's Seeds and Snack Pack production lines, including staffing, safety, quality, and performance
  • Led cross-functional teams to meet operational targets and improve line efficiency
  • Oversaw scheduling, KPI tracking, and alignment with corporate goals
  • Developed team members through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
  • Partnered with corporate and local leadership on strategic initiatives and capital projects
  • Improved Seeds key KPI's by 2.3% using CPS standards such as centerlines and CILs, enhancing PM plans and strengthening the DDS process

Multiple Roles

Conagra Brands
07.1998 - 11.2020
  • Operations Line Lead, Team Lead, and Technician
  • AMD Pillar Lead
  • Warehouse Team Lead and Loader

Education

Conagra Tech in Training Program -

Hawkeye Community College
Cedar Falls, IA

Timeline

Snack Pack Production Manager

Conagra Brands
09.2023 - Current

Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands
05.2022 - 09.2023

David's Seeds and Snack Pack Production Manager

Conagra Brands
11.2020 - 05.2022

Multiple Roles

Conagra Brands
07.1998 - 11.2020

Conagra Tech in Training Program -

Hawkeye Community College

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