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Joe Blanchard

Beavercreek

Summary

Accomplished Production Supervisor at Clackamas Milk Plant, adept in Quality Control and Training and Mentoring, significantly enhanced production efficiency and quality standards. Expert in Continuous Improvement, achieved notable waste reduction, and excelled in maintaining high safety and quality assurance standards, contributing to the company's production targets.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Clackamas Milk Plant
09.2020 - Current
  • Plan labor & production schedules.
  • Plan employee training schedules, new hire onboarding.
  • Troubleshoot machines, work with maintenance on repair schedules.
  • OEE Data entry.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Hold VPM meetings daily with team production teams.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.


Maintenance Engineer

Clackamas Milk Plant
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.

HTST Pasteurizer

Clackamas Milk Plant
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Championed quality control initiatives, conducting thorough inspections of finished products to ensure consistency and adherence to established specifications.
  • Conducted routine tests on products to ensure adherence to established food safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Played a critical role in achieving company production targets by efficiently managing pasteurization processes and promptly addressing any bottlenecks or disruptions.
  • Maintained safety standards by ensuring equipment was functioning properly and conducting regular maintenance checks.

Production Operator

Clackamas Milk Plant
10.2011 - 02.2013
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
  • Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Education

GED -

MT Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
03.2011

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Schedule Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Waste Reduction

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Clackamas Milk Plant
09.2020 - Current

Maintenance Engineer

Clackamas Milk Plant
01.2018 - 09.2020

HTST Pasteurizer

Clackamas Milk Plant
01.2013 - 01.2018

Production Operator

Clackamas Milk Plant
10.2011 - 02.2013

GED -

MT Hood Community College
Joe Blanchard