Kelly Griffith
Clovis,NM
Summary
Over ten years of progressive experience managing Production, Sanitation, Quality, Safety, and Cost Control within the food and beverage and dietary supplement industries. Over 15 years total in food manufacturing and food safety. Verifiable strengths in designing and improving processes and work procedures in support of Continuous Improvement programs. Experienced in SQF and NSF plant certifications as well as knowledge interpreting and implementing standards to meet OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations. Well-versed in safety and occupational health standards, supply chain attainment, communication, problem solving, and operational efficiency KPIs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REALTOR, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Prime Real Estate
02.2023 - Current
- Generate prospects and leads through in-person meetings, phone calls, digital media, open houses and more
- Represent buyers and sellers to start and close real estate transactions
- Foster client relationships
- Negotiate purchase agreements, manage client issues and coordinate with third party entities
- Show properties to buyers, write purchase agreements, and listing agreements for sellers
- Answer calls regarding Real Property
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive market analysis, tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
- Negotiated purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
Focused Improvement Team Leader
Glanbia Nutritionals/ Southwest Cheese
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Partner with departments and pillars to drive improvements in all plant True North measurements utilizing Focused Improvement, 5S, AM, and other GPS tools and processes
- Support GPS Boot Camp training events and work to develop the expertise, skill, and knowledge necessary to plan and execute boot camp trainings, facilitation, and report-outs
- Promote the use of GIFs (Glanbia Improvement Forms) within the plant and assist employees to drive towards implementation as needed.
- Lead projects that drive towards annual GPS savings goals.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Implemented process changes to improve plant process water usage across the facility.
Production Supervisor
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed and directed activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput
- Worked with QA and shipping departments for product holds and rework
- Implemented changes to the NCRM process to reduce the amount of time it took to count and process non-conforming materials at the end of the run
- Rolled out count tag for NCRM pallets
- Created list of all materials that we run and some that we have historically had issues with
- Investigated issues with labels that would not run on the line
- Worked with QA department to obtain material specs and began to verify measurements of labels to rule out material or equipment issues
- Monitored levels of sanitation chemicals and works with QA manager to place orders for chemicals
- Proactively reviewed production schedule to ensure the most efficient sequence is used to optimize OEE and reduce changeover time
- Worked closely with Production Manager and planning team to adjust schedule as needed
- Analyzed the production schedule and BOM components
- Updated BOM as needed for material substitution
- Shared knowledge and developed others through sharing best practices and learnings from experience
- Assisted in the training and development of leads and supervisors.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
Manufacturing Team Leader II
General Mills, Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2021
- Compelling Business Need (CBN) Game Changer Award- Fostering Positive Culture Change & Business Ownership
- Shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting) Team and TL Coach
- Provided feedback, coaching, and positive reinforcement for teams for formulating a shift plan to reduce losses and prevent incidents
- Coached teams towards belief in ZERO losses and incidents
- Zero Loss Culture and Systems Coach- Coached system owners in Safety, Food Safety/Quality, Training, CIL/CL, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, and Defect Handling/Breakdown Elimination
- Worked closely with Pillar Owners to make recommendations for System Owner development and training
- Responsible for the performance of 28 Manufacturing Technicians across two Bars Platforms and 7 packaging lines
- Worked with the HR team and fellow Team Leaders to develop the gatekeeper process for candidates going up for promotion
- Responsible for Platform Downtime, worked closely with Manufacturing Technicians to troubleshoot complex issues across the department
- Worked closely with Maintenance Lead to address breakdowns and needs for parts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of team members to provide constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for streamlining workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Production Supervisor
Optimum Nutrition, Glanbia Performance Nutrition
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Achieved performance standards in regards to safety, quality, and production in a 600K sq/ft facility plant startup
- Developed 3 operators into Leads and continued their development
- One Lead was promoted to production supervisor, another lead was promoted to QA supervisor
- Responsible all equipment and building sanitation for a new dietary supplement manufacturing facility
- Developed housekeeping tasks for sanitation personnel
- Developed allergen cleaning and sanitation procedures for blending, packaging, weigh station, and COP functions
- Facilitated initial plant equipment commissioning including initial sanitation and blending validation processes
- Worked closely with Engineering and QA to conduct equipment validation and Factory Acceptance Test
- Oversaw and enforced allergen control and improved Environmental Program by installing Dychem mats in high risk and high traffic areas
- Inventoried and managed sanitation supplies and equipment inventory such as spare parts, chemicals, plant consumables, and additional supplies
- Rolled out automated inventory control and checkout process which reduced the plant consumable and over ordering costs by ~$15k/month.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
Production Supervisor
Pepsi Beverages Company, PepsiCo
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Directly responsible for the results of 18 production operators across two bottle lines and two can lines
- Indirectly managed team of 4 maintenance technicians, 2 QA techs, 1 batcher, and 4 material handlers
- Responsible for checking component raw material inventory prior to batching to ensure there was sufficient materials for the run
- Worked closely with QA team to adjust number of units batched in the event of raw material shortage
- Achieved performance standards in regards to safety, quality, and production
- Responsible for reporting out on monthly breakage/waste numbers to Production Manager
- Investigated high rejects and waste
- Ensured compliance with Safety and Health requirements.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Production Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company, Glanbia Foods
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Oversaw daily sanitation and 5S programs.
- Reviewed log sheets and addressed discrepancies.
- Monitored product specifications throughout the run and made adjustments to meet customer specifications.
- Responded to quality audits and addressed sanitation concerns.
- Monitored bulk chemical usage and implemented measures for chemical overages.
- Eliminated product, ingredient, and chemical waste throughout facility.
- Monitored product yields and investigated cause of low product yields.
- Reviewed and created performance tracking reports.
- Worked closely with HR to resolve employee performance and attendance issues.
- Monitored safety requirements and responded to any safety concerns.
- Reviewed HTST operation and ensures equipment is operating within legal requirements.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
Assistant Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company, Glanbia Foods
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Knowledgeable in execution of all manufacturing and computer positions in whey facility
- Periodically executed comprehensive audits to minimize losses, ensure compliance and accurately record plant outputs
- Provided skilled support for all junior operators and coordinate with Training Department regarding Standard Operating Procedures
- Tracked CIP throughout unit
- Maintained accurate inventory counts, assess magnet tapes and investigate foreign material problems
- Immediately corrected unsafe conditions, participate in Focused Improvement Team and diagnosed equipment malfunctions
- Identified and quantified plant losses and implemented measures to reduce or eliminate loss
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, resulting in a more streamlined onboarding process.
Education
Real Estate Licensing -
KAPLAN COLLEGE
Albuquerque, NM2021
High School Diploma -
Portales High School
Portales, NM2006
Skills
- Production Planning Proficiency
- Team Building and Motivation
- Quality Control Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Waste Reduction Practices
- Problem Solving Capabilities
Timeline
Focused Improvement Team Leader
Glanbia Nutritionals/ Southwest Cheese
07.2023 - 11.2023
REALTOR, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Prime Real Estate
02.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2021 - 02.2023
Manufacturing Team Leader II
General Mills, Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2021
Production Supervisor
Optimum Nutrition, Glanbia Performance Nutrition
03.2014 - 04.2016
Production Supervisor
Pepsi Beverages Company, PepsiCo
07.2013 - 02.2014
Production Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company, Glanbia Foods
06.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Team Leader
Southwest Cheese Company, Glanbia Foods
07.2010 - 06.2012
Real Estate Licensing -
KAPLAN COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Portales High School
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