Kenneth Eldredge
Eugene,OR
Summary
Manufacturing professional with focus on optimizing production processes and ensuring high-quality output. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing demands. Expertise in workflow optimization and quality assurance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Springfield Creamery
11.2024 - 05.2025
Was in charge of overnight production crew, making the raw products needed for the day and swings shifts.
Production Supervisor
Weyerhaeuser
07.2023 - 08.2024
In charge of maintaining a production quota so another department could produce the final product and fill orders.
Production Supervisor
East West Tea Company
11.2018 - 05.2023
Set record production numbers and reduced 3rd shift turn over.
Production Supervisor
Attune Foods
03.2016 - 11.2018
Ran raw and finished good production on all 3rd shift.
Production Supervisor/ Pasteurizer
Whitewave Foods
10.2012 - 02.2016
Ran raw and finished good production on all 3 shifts.
Production Manager
GloryBee Foods
07.2010 - 09.2011
As Production Manager I ran the 3 departments the company had. When the new plant was being made I helped set up the production lines for better workflow.
Plant Manager
Monterey Gourmet Foods d.b.a. Emerald Valley Kitchen
11.2006 - 11.2009
Started as Production Manager and moved to Plant manager inside a year. Was able to double salsa production in that time.
Operations Manager
Rigel corp d.b.a. Krispy Kreme
01.2000 - 01.2006
Started as overnight Manager and was promoted to Operations Manager when the company expanded into a larger building.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thurston High School
Springfield, ORSkills
- FSMA trained and certified
- Ran and maintained a HACCP program at a 100% organic facility
- Worked with Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks
- Worked with city and state agencies to ensure company compliance
- Quality control
- Training and mentoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Equipment operation
- Standard operating procedures
- Workflow optimization
- Staff development
- Process documentation
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Schedule oversight
- Audit management
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety procedures
- Coordinating daily operations
- Performance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Performance reporting
- Quality assurance controls
- Performance improvement
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Materials inspection
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
Took over an under performing 3rd shift and not only set production records but improved employee retention.
Certification
F.S.M.A and H.A.C.C.P certified, Certified power jack and forklift trainer
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Springfield Creamery
11.2024 - 05.2025
Production Supervisor
Weyerhaeuser
07.2023 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
East West Tea Company
11.2018 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor
Attune Foods
03.2016 - 11.2018
Production Supervisor/ Pasteurizer
Whitewave Foods
10.2012 - 02.2016
Production Manager
GloryBee Foods
07.2010 - 09.2011
Plant Manager
Monterey Gourmet Foods d.b.a. Emerald Valley Kitchen
11.2006 - 11.2009
Operations Manager
Rigel corp d.b.a. Krispy Kreme
01.2000 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Thurston High School
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