Jeffrey Robinson
Keller,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Planner
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2022.04 - Current
- Oversee and schedule for 12 production lines ranging from high-speed mayo to dipping cups along with all WIP to support 5 Jordans and 2 60MM cup lines
- Backup two other production planners in Oil, Oil Trading and DSM
- Backfill for regional manager
- Work in conjunction with manager on KPI metrics within the department and other department heads on capacity, run rates, and scheduling attainment
- Work on cross-training with other members of the team
- Direct daily communication with the ops team on current performance and future runs
- Direct weekly schedule/plan reviews and bi-monthly aging inventory risk assessments
- Review critical KPIs and review monthly
- Supported ERP team in Toronto Go Live on 3 separate occasions and trained pre-Go Live.
Production Planner
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2019.12 - 2022.04
- Oversaw and scheduled for 11 production lines ranging from high-speed mayo to dipping cups
- Backup two other production planners in oil and DSM
- Increased output for cup lines by 700,000lbs per month
- Involved in WIP usage and reduction working with WH and inventory teams
- Drove continuous improvement through weekly meetings with plant management and finance.
Production Supervisor
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2017.02 - 2019.12
- Supervised 30 associates to support mixing and 8 production lines
- Managed line efficiency increases and cost reductions
- Involved in WIP usage and reduction working with WH and inventory teams.
Batching/Inventory Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2015.05 - 2017.02
- Supervised 19 associates to support batching for ten production lines
- Managed syrup yield loss and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance standards reconciling concentrate and syrups
- Involved in 3rd party and Kosher audits.
Inventory Control Analyst
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2013.05 - 2015.05
- Resolved syrup yield through daily reconciliation between internal reports against SAP
- Yield improvement of >1%
- Managed syrup yield loss and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance standards reconciling concentrate and syrups
- Resolved raw inventory keeping yield
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2010.06 - 2013.05
- Supervised 16 full-time employees working in the laboratory, syrup manufacturing, and water systems
- Developed processes to reduce downtime in batching and worked with other departments to mitigate additional delays
- Oversaw CIP and sanitation between batches and formulas
- Executed training and conducted 3rd Party audits in conjunction with the Quality Manager
- Backfill for Quality manager.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2010.01 - 2010.06
- Supervised 4 full-time employees working in the laboratory and sanitation
- Managed the Hold/Release Process through AS400
- Conducted 3rd party audits in conjunction with the quality manager and governing regulatory agencies.
Kettles, RTE, and Stein Ovens Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2009.07 - 2010.01
- Oversaw 20 full-time employees managing the blending and forming of sausage links, patties, and meatballs
- Reduced yield loss by .5% and rework
- Oversaw 18 full-time employees for the kettle cook process focusing on soup and sauce manufacturing.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2007.02 - 2009.07
- Supervised 8 full-time employees working in the laboratory and sanitation
- Conducted pre-operational inspections and internal food safety audits.
RTE Supervisor
ConAgra Foods
2006.06 - 2007.02
- Oversaw 35 full-time employees managing the slicing and packaging of fully-cooked meats.
Processing Supervisor
Americana Foods
2005.08 - 2006.06
- Supervised 8 full-time employees specializing in batching, sanitation, and pasteurization/homogenization for ice cream manufacturing
- Followed standards from governing regulatory agencies and practices defined in the PMO.
Production Supervisor
Americana Foods
2005.05 - 2005.08
- Supervised 20 full-time employees responsible for manufacturing ice cream sandwiches.
Quality Control Supervisor
Americana Foods
2003.11 - 2005.05
- Supervised 7 full-time employees in the laboratory with duties to test pre-mix before and after pasteurization
- Technicians covered 16 lines with duties including finished goods, micro testing, organoleptic analysis, and secondary packing tests
- Conducted 3rd party audits in conjunction with the quality manager and governing regulatory agencies.
Quality Control Technician
Americana Foods
2002.05 - 2003.11
- Responsible to test all premix before releasing to processing to pasteurize
- Tested incoming raw bulk dairy ingredients such as milk, cream, and condensed milk
- Plated micro samples of finished goods.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01.2001
Skills
- HACCP Certified
- GFSI Experienced
- FSMA Experience
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety and Quality
- SAP
- USDA and FDA Interaction
- AS400
- RCI
- JDE
- Demand forecasting
- Industry Expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Lead Planner
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2022.04 - Current
Production Planner
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2019.12 - 2022.04
Production Supervisor
Ventura Foods, LLC.
2017.02 - 2019.12
Batching/Inventory Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2015.05 - 2017.02
Inventory Control Analyst
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2013.05 - 2015.05
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
2010.06 - 2013.05
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2010.01 - 2010.06
Kettles, RTE, and Stein Ovens Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2009.07 - 2010.01
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Simeus Foods
2007.02 - 2009.07
RTE Supervisor
ConAgra Foods
2006.06 - 2007.02
Processing Supervisor
Americana Foods
2005.08 - 2006.06
Production Supervisor
Americana Foods
2005.05 - 2005.08
Quality Control Supervisor
Americana Foods
2003.11 - 2005.05
Quality Control Technician
Americana Foods
2002.05 - 2003.11
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -
Texas A&M University
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