DARIN GUCKEEN
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Results-driven Plant Manager with over 20 years of experience in operations, inventory management, and employee training. Expertise in team development and customer relations through effective communication and scheduling. Dedicated to maintaining safety standards and optimizing production processes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
CPM Carlson, Ind. Inc.
Forest Lake, Minnesota
09.1987 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring production efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed strong leadership and management skills over 20 years of experience.
- Coordinated with department leads to meet production requirements and optimize scheduling.
- Managed staff scheduling to align workforce availability with production demands.
- Implemented safety protocols, maintaining a secure working environment for all employees.
- Monitored inventory levels to guarantee adequate supplies for uninterrupted production.
- Established training programs to enhance team skills and operational knowledge.
- Cultivated customer relations through effective order processing for 15 years.
Education
High School diploma -
Forest Lake High School
Forest LakeSkills
- Managerial skills
- Inventory control
- Human resources management
- Employee training and development
- Organizational skills
- Scheduling expertise
- Production scheduling
- Customer service excellence
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance processes
- Effective communication
- Invoicing systems management
- Team leadership
- Process optimization strategies
- Problem resolution techniques
- Time management skills
- Training program development
- Production management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Facility management practices
- Cost control measures
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Work delegation strategies
- Facilities maintenance oversight
- Logistics coordination skills
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Plant maintenance expertise
- Team development strategies
Personal Information
Title: Plant Manager
Timeline
Plant Manager
CPM Carlson, Ind. Inc.
09.1987 - 02.2026
High School diploma -
Forest Lake High School