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Jayson Kiger

Lexington,NC

Summary

Seasoned operator with more than 3 years of experience in fast-paced food processing industry. Excellent time management and leadership skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in leading crew to set new production records and meeting production deadlines.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Pet Dairy
11.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues, promoting open communication.

Operator 3 (Lead Man)

Krispy Kreme Mix Plant
10.2015 - Current
  • Adhere to all applicable regulation, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard and standard operating procedures.
  • Fill in for shift supervisor for both day and night shift
  • Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
  • Balanced power production, operating costs and safety concerns through continuous system regulation.
  • Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
  • Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
  • Assessed materials, parts and final products for quality, and removed defects.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for mix operations.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Packaged and moved completed products.
  • Identified areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings and made recommendations to shift lead.
  • Monitored daily operations and made adjustments to production line where necessary.
  • Performed changeovers for specified machinery and retooled specifications for change in product.
  • Performed maintenance tasks and adjustments to preserve production efficiency.
  • Diagnosed problem areas and implemented repairs to production equipment.
  • Verified documentation and work order requirements.

Foreman

Kiger Roofing
03.1996 - 10.2015
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Meticulously tracked all parts and equipment used on each job site.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Communicated with all stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations.

Education

Training - Sanitation Food Safety Workshop

EcoLab
St. Paul, MN
03-2025

Training - Sanitary Maintenance And Sanitation Verification

EcoLab
Nashville
01-2025

Lean Supply Chain Management Certification -

Management And Strategy Institute
Downington, PA
05.2020

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified -

Management And Strategy Institute
Downington, PA
04.2019

GED -

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
10.2001

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Management of Material Resources
  • Production and Processing
  • Leadership
  • Operation and Control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Communication

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Pet Dairy
11.2024 - Current

Operator 3 (Lead Man)

Krispy Kreme Mix Plant
10.2015 - Current

Foreman

Kiger Roofing
03.1996 - 10.2015

Training - Sanitation Food Safety Workshop

EcoLab

Training - Sanitary Maintenance And Sanitation Verification

EcoLab

Lean Supply Chain Management Certification -

Management And Strategy Institute

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified -

Management And Strategy Institute

GED -

Forsyth Technical Community College

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