John Osterman

Lead Person

Old Country Farms Co-op

Cashton, WI

Oct.2008 - May.2024

Knowledge of how to operate all equipment in the plant. Milk HTST Pasteurizer, UF Membrane System, RO Membrane System, Whey Cream Separator
Performed Pre-op inspections.
Pasteurized raw milk to fill Double-O Vats.
Added ingredients per cheesemaking process.
Followed all GMP, OSHA, State, FDA, USDA, and SQF guidelines.
Assisted in the development of team goals and objectives.
Managed daily operations, ensuring that all activities were completed on time and within budget.
Provided leadership and guidance to subordinates regarding their roles and responsibilities.
Developed strategies for improving processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
Monitored employee performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and safety regulations.
Participated in job interviews to identify potential candidates for open positions.
Recognized areas where employees could improve their skills or abilities.
Implemented new methods of production or quality control systems as needed.
Analyzed data from surveys or customer feedback to make recommendations for improvement.
Attended conferences or seminars related to industry trends or developments.
Provided technical assistance to staff members when needed.
Supervised the maintenance of equipment used in the production process.
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training, and development coaching.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

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