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ETHAN KELLOGG

La Grande,OR

Summary

Professional in food production with strong leadership abilities and keen focus on quality control and safety standards. Proven track record of enhancing productivity through streamlined processes and effective team management. Skilled in inventory management, production scheduling, and adherence to regulatory compliance. Collaborative and adaptable, consistently driving team success and operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sander Operator

Kronospan
01.2025 - Current
  • Operate sanding machines to achieve precise surface finishes on wood products.
  • Maintain equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
  • Monitor product quality, identifying defects and implementing corrective measures.
  • Proactively communicated potential issues or delays to supervisors and maintenance staff, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery within specified timeframes.

Shift Supervisor

Boise Cascade
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for employee development.
  • Staff Organization and Assignment: Oversaw daily scheduling and deployment of 27 employees to assigned job roles, ensuring optimal resource allocation and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted incident investigations and administered disciplinary actions in accordance with the labor agreement.
  • Conducted monthly safety training meetings.

Production Manager

Ethiopian Hands
01.2017 - 11.2023
  • Spearheaded manufacturing processes optimization, significantly enhancing flour mill production efficiency.
  • Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance product consistency.
  • Ensured full compliance with FDA food safety standards and achieved 100% pass rate in external inspections.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

Eastern Oregon University
06.2017

Skills

  • Staffing management
  • Quality control management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Business development experience
  • Communication
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • FDA regulations compliance
  • OSHA regulations

Timeline

Sander Operator

Kronospan
01.2025 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Boise Cascade
11.2023 - 08.2024

Production Manager

Ethiopian Hands
01.2017 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration

Eastern Oregon University
ETHAN KELLOGG