Summary
Overview
Work History
Certification
Timeline
Additional Experience
Systems & Software
Equipment & Operations
Skills
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DEANNA RUNYAN

Summary

Results-driven operations leader with extensive experience managing large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing environments processing millions of pounds of product daily. Expertise in navigating shifting production demands while overseeing complex operational workflows ensuring efficiency and quality at every stage. With a commitment to continuous improvement initiatives along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-pressure settings. Recognized as a strategic thinker with a proven track record of optimizing processes to drive productivity and enhance overall performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Production Manager

Michigan Milk Producers Association
08.2025 - Current

Shift Coordinator

Michigan Milk Producers Association
04.2025 - 08.2025

Production Supervisor

Michigan Milk Producers Association
08.2024 - 04.2025

Production Operator

Proliant Dairy Ingredients
11.2023 - 08.2024

Team Member

Simpsons Greenhouse
Ovid, MI
04.2023 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Dollar General
, Michigan
03.2018 - 04.2023

Office Manager

All-Tech Auto
Laingsburg, MI
04.2021 - 03.2022

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
, Michigan
04.2015 - 03.2018

Line Assembler

General Motors
Lansing, MI
04.2012 - 04.2014

Sales Associate

K-Mart
St.Johns, MI
09.2009 - 03.2011

Team Member

Simpson Brothers Greenhouse
Ovid, MI
06.2009 - 08.2009

Certification

OSHA 30 General Industry

Timeline

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

02-2026

Google Project Management

01-2026

Production Manager

Michigan Milk Producers Association
08.2025 - Current
QCS HTST Pasteurization Course
06-2025
OSHA 30 General Industry
04-2025

Shift Coordinator

Michigan Milk Producers Association
04.2025 - 08.2025
MMPA Sanitation University Course
02-2025

BCI Institute Emerging Leaders DiSC

11-2024

Production Supervisor

Michigan Milk Producers Association
08.2024 - 04.2025

Production Operator

Proliant Dairy Ingredients
11.2023 - 08.2024

Team Member

Simpsons Greenhouse
04.2023 - 08.2023

Office Manager

All-Tech Auto
04.2021 - 03.2022

Store Manager

Dollar General
03.2018 - 04.2023

Assistant Manager

Dollar General
04.2015 - 03.2018

Line Assembler

General Motors
04.2012 - 04.2014

Sales Associate

K-Mart
09.2009 - 03.2011

Team Member

Simpson Brothers Greenhouse
06.2009 - 08.2009

Additional Experience

  • Held various early career roles in retail, assembly, and greenhouse work.
  • Full work history available upon request.

Systems & Software

Microsoft Excel, D365, Teams, & Outlook - ERP Systems - ANDON systems - SCADA systems

Equipment & Operations

Automated Processing - Forklift - FIFO - Logistics - Material Flow - High Volume - Root Cause - Quality

Skills

Decision Making - Team Coordination - Process Improvement - Operational Support - Adaptability

DEANNA RUNYAN