Jason Healer
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Focused on reducing waste, improving output and minimizing costs. Able to utilize root cause analysis techniques to troubleshoot problems with processes, maintenance and employee actions. Successful at reorganizing processes and workflows to meet changing demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Protein Plant Manager
Hilmar Cheese
Dodge City, KS
10.2023 - Current
- Led the startup and staffing of the protein department during greenfield operations, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
- Managed overall production of the protein department, optimizing throughput, quality, sanitation, and yield to meet industry standards.
- Collaborated with sales to balance production needs with market demands, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Cultivated a safety-first culture, achieving a Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) of zero during the plant's startup phase.
Senior Production Manager
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
Clovis, NM
03.2018 - Current
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Checked production logs and reports to assess trends, identify weaknesses and catch problems early.
- Kept employees in full compliance with safety practices, environmental controls and operational guidelines.
- Reported health, safety and environmental concerns to plant leadership.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Lactose Manager
United Dairymen of Arizona
Tempe, AZ
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the lactose plant, including membrane functions such as UF, RO, and polisher, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Managed staffing for the lactose plant, minimizing overtime while maintaining sufficient support for seamless plant operations.
- Directed production and drying processes of MPC 70, optimizing output and maintaining quality standards.
Shift Production Manager
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
Clovis, NM
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements, leading to reduction of water usage, reduced chemical spend, decreased equipment downtime.
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated over 100 employees in whey production.
- Achieved safety standards by maximizing prevention and reducing accidents by 95%.
Whey Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
Clovis, NM
06.2007 - 03.2011
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Enforced adherence to company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic
Whey Operator
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
Clovis, NM
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Operated, maintained and performed repairs on membrane plants, pasteurizers, evaporator and spray dryer equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, NM05.1995
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Log updating
- Manufacturing process understanding
- Training abilities
- Facility management
- Process improvement
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Supervision
- Operational improvement
Timeline
Protein Plant Manager
Hilmar Cheese
10.2023 - Current
Lactose Manager
United Dairymen of Arizona
10.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Production Manager
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
03.2018 - Current
Shift Production Manager
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
03.2011 - 03.2018
Whey Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
06.2007 - 03.2011
Whey Operator
Southwest Cheese Company LLC
10.2005 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
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