Eric Dwornicki
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused production operations professional with over 15 years of experience in large-scale food manufacturing, industrial operations, and project supervision. Skilled in operating and monitoring high-temperature and steam-driven equipment, pneumatic transfer systems, blowers, and automated production lines. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with engineers, and maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Cooker, JetZone, Relief Operator
Kellogg's
Omaha, NE
10.2012 - Current
- Operated high-temperature, gas-supplied jet zone ovens to maintain precise production standards.
- Served as Relief Operator, overseeing the entire production line from raw material intake through finished product across multiple lines.
- Drew raw materials from silos using pneumatic transfer lines, loading into industrial cookers, pulling direct steam from boiler for heating.
- Operated and maintained steam-heated blowers and large-scale dryers for product processing.
- Monitored product flow, coordinated with milling operations, and adjusted processing parameters to ensure consistent quality and throughput.
- Utilized Nematron and HDMI control systems to monitor operations, open/close valves and adjust various process set points for precision control.
- Collaborated with corporate and local engineers on the initial management team for a new production line startup-providing input on design, operational efficiency, and troubleshooting.
- Trained cross-functional team members on safe and efficient equipment operation and line oversight.
- Maintained strong adherence to OSHA safety regulations and site-specific quality standards.
Project Forman
Fisher Building Services
Carter Lake, Iowa
04.2008 - 10.2012
- Supervised crews performing masonry repair, below- and above-grade waterproofing, sealants, and coatings on commercial and industrial projects.
- Coordinated scheduling, materials procurement, and on-site quality control.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Provided hands-on leadership, balancing field operations with client and engineer communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ralston High School
05-2003
Skills
- High-Temperature, steam and gas supplied Dryer, Oven & Cooker Operation
- Pneumatic Transfer Lines & Blower Systems
- Industrial Processing & Production Line Oversight
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Safety & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Training
- Startup & Commissioning of Production Lines
- Grain milling
- Nematron & HDMI Control Systems Operation
- Masonry and industrial sealants/coatings
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour Construction Saftey & Health - Certification # 27-003082389
- Industrial Forklift, Tugger, Telescopic Boom Lift, Scissor Lift
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Process Cooker, JetZone, Relief Operator
Kellogg's
10.2012 - Current
Project Forman
Fisher Building Services
04.2008 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Ralston High School
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