Dustin Ellis
Newton,IA
Summary
High-performing Production Manager with over 8 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability. Proven people leader with more than 15 years of team development, and sustaining low turnover rates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Moms Meals
Grinnell, Iowa
06.2016 - Present
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Conducted hazard analysis to identify potential food safety hazards and their control measures.
- Implemented preventive controls to ensure that food safety requirements are met.
- Performed regular inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
Welder
John Deere
Ankeny, IA
02.2010 - 03.2014
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Analyzed production process flow to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions for increased productivity.
Kitchen Manager
Okoboji Grill
Newton, Iowa
10.2004 - 02.2010
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior High School
Newton, IA05-2000
Skills
- Production Line Management
- Resource Allocation
- Quality Control
- Business Forecasting
- OSHA Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Safety Management
- Supply chain distribution
- Team Development
- Production Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Oversight
- Performance Evaluation
- Strong leadership abilities
- Operations Management
- Quality Inspection
- Inventory Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Certification
- HACCP Certification
- SQF Certification
- 30 Hour OSHA
Affiliations
- Very family orientated
- Love spending time on the lake, and enjoying the sunshine
- Huge Hawkeye fan, and enjoy taking my family to any game we can.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
Moms Meals
06.2016 - Present
Welder
John Deere
02.2010 - 03.2014
Kitchen Manager
Okoboji Grill
10.2004 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior High School