GERALD MECALF
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Food Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Meijers Inc., excelling in project management and quality assurance. Expert in ISO standards and safety audits, I drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and compliance. A strong leader, I foster teamwork and implement effective solutions to elevate operational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production Supervisor
Meijers Inc.
Grandville
11.2017 - 04.2025
- Set and revise production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Established clear priorities and production standards.
- Lead quality assurance initiatives, and revamp the utilization of work time to increase profits.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Analyzed daily production reports to identify areas requiring improvement or corrective action.
- Reviewed customer specifications prior to beginning production runs.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and sanitation regulations in the workplace.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
Kentwood
07.2012 - 11.2017
- I maintained and performed training on the facility prerequisite programs, including pre-operational inspection, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM), allergen qualifications, and pest control.
- I facilitated the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit review process.
- I ensure we are 100% in legal compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to food processing (SQF).
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
SAP Technician / Continuous Improvement
Conagra Foods
Kentwood
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
- I worked on the SAP Team closing all processed orders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.
Quality System Coordinator/Zone Leader
Steelcase Inc.
Grand Rapids
01.1995 - 04.2006
- I performed random assessments for compliance to the ISO Quality System.
- I designed, modified and maintained quality acceptance standards, engineering specifications and quality system procedures.
- I assisted engineering and manufacturing with process and product recommendations and implementations.
- I trained operators and staff on proper understanding and use of various manufacturing procedures and the quality system.
- I performed corrective actions with the customers.
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
- Championed quality initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Highland Park Community College
Highland Park, Mich01.1976
Skills
- Project management
- ISO
- Food defense coordination
- Food processing sanitation
- Hygiene
- SQF practitioner
- Internal auditing
- Quality assurance training
- Quality inspection
- Root Cause Analysis
- Manufacturing management
- Safety and sanitation standards
- Leadership
- Planning
- Problem solving
- OSHA regulations
- Safety audits
- Production Line Management
Timeline
Food Production Supervisor
Meijers Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2025
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
07.2012 - 11.2017
SAP Technician / Continuous Improvement
Conagra Foods
01.2010 - 07.2012
Quality System Coordinator/Zone Leader
Steelcase Inc.
01.1995 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Highland Park Community College
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