Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Fishing
Timeline
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Keenan Miles

Rockford,IA

Summary

Experienced Production Leader with 25

years of experience monitoring Bottling line

manufacturing. First-rate leadership and team building talents with understanding of manufacturing deadlines and goals. Adept at troubleshooting machine issues and performing repairs. Organized, goal-oriented motivator of team members to meet production goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Managed team of 20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Production Lead / Floater / Break Relief

Pepsi Northwest Beverages
03.2003 - Current
  • Safely produce the highest quality product using Good manufacturing practices.
  • Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
  • Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
  • Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Evaluated manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality with regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
  • Sustained tour-ready production line through continuous and effective housekeeping plans.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

Production Supervisor

Containers Northwest
06.1995 - 08.2002
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.

Education

GED - Business And Managerial Economics

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA

General Studies

Purcell High School,
Cincinnati, OH

General Studies

Dekalb School Of The Arts
Avondale Estates, GA
1979

Skills

  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Product Configuration
  • Safety Rules Enforcement
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Employee Appraisals
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Production Line Supervision
  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Health and safety compliance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of TPM Edge Ignite. Driving Performance.
  • Caleb Brandam Award,

Fishing

I enjoy being in the wilderness fishing river, streams. 

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Kraft Heinz
05.2023 - Current

Production Lead / Floater / Break Relief

Pepsi Northwest Beverages
03.2003 - Current

Production Supervisor

Containers Northwest
06.1995 - 08.2002

GED - Business And Managerial Economics

Tacoma Community College

General Studies

Purcell High School,

General Studies

Dekalb School Of The Arts
Keenan Miles