Jeffrey Scholten
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
With a proven track record at Leprino Foods Inc., I excel in driving operational excellence and fostering team collaboration. Leveraging skills in equipment troubleshooting and continuous improvement, I've spearheaded projects that significantly enhanced productivity. My adaptability and strong work ethic have been pivotal in achieving strategic goals and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
ZIPP Processing Associate Manager
Reckitt Zeeland
Zeeland, MI
09.2009 - Current
- Started as a Processing Operator and worked my way up to ZIPP Processing Associate Manager
- Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
- Prioritized initiatives to increase success rates of strategic projects.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards through diligent monitoring and enforcement of procedures.
- Assisted in the development of process improvements, contributing valuable insights based on hands-on experience.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Participated actively in department meetings, sharing ideas for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the processing team.
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough training and ongoing support for new and existing associates.
- Contributed significantly to the achievement of departmental goals through consistent delivery of high-quality results under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, catching discrepancies before they impacted overall operations or customer satisfaction.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify opportunities for improvement within current workflows or procedures.
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Attended training seminars and met with vendors to understand new equipment and train other employees.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Vat Operator
Leprino Foods Inc.
Allendale, MI
03.1990 - 05.1999
- Started as a Processing Operator and worked through various positions to gain knowledge of the food production industry
- Supervisor in both cheese department and whey department
- Part of project team to implement successful $90 million expansion
- Promoted safe working practices to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Observed production control points and equipment and monitored personnel allocation and resources to meet quality standards.
- Fostered safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team on control points, equipment and resources.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs while maintaining quality output.
- Conducted regular audits to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for operational excellence.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- In charge of overseeing rework line addition
- Extensive knowledge of all food processing equipment - plate heat exchangers, evaporators, separators, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, bulk bag filling and dispensing, Kraft bag filling
- Powder transfer systems, vacuum and pressure transport
- Cleaning of all processing equipment, both COP and CIP
- Operation of legal pasteurizers
- Extensive trouble shooting skills with all process equipment
- Worked with FDA auditors and inspectors
Asphalt Laborer-Sales
Superior Asphalt Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1999 - 10.2000
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Developed specialized skills in various asphalt applications such as patching, resurfacing, sealing cracks, and line striping for diverse client needs.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
- Bid jobs for company success
Processing Supervisor
Leprino Foods Inc.
Allendale, MI
10.2000 - 09.2009
- Started as a Processing Operator and worked my way up to Processing Supervisor
- Supervisor in both cheese department and whey department
- Part of project team to implement successful $90 million expansion
- Promoted safe working practices to maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Observed production control points and equipment and monitored personnel allocation and resources to meet quality standards.
- Fostered safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team on control points, equipment and resources.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs while maintaining quality output.
- Conducted regular audits to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for operational excellence.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- In charge of overseeing rework line addition
- Extensive knowledge of all food processing equipment - plate heat exchangers, evaporators, separators, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, bulk bag filling and dispensing, Kraft bag filling
- Powder transfer systems, vacuum and pressure transport
- Cleaning of all processing equipment, both COP and CIP
- Operation of legal pasteurizers
- Extensive trouble shooting skills with all process equipment
- Worked with FDA auditors and inspectors
Education
High School Diploma -
Allendale High School
Allendale, MISkills
- Workflow Management
- Compliance knowledge
- Auditing
- Industry Awareness
- Machine setup
- Production Monitoring
- Chemical Handling
- Process flows
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Implementation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- ISO Standards
- Quality Control Analysis
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Safety checking
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Troubleshooting skills
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Goal Setting
- Project Management
- Manufacturing process controls
Timeline
ZIPP Processing Associate Manager
Reckitt Zeeland
09.2009 - Current
Processing Supervisor
Leprino Foods Inc.
10.2000 - 09.2009
Asphalt Laborer-Sales
Superior Asphalt Inc.
05.1999 - 10.2000
Vat Operator
Leprino Foods Inc.
03.1990 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Allendale High School