Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Contact Information
Generic

KENNETH L. ROBINSON

Winfield,KS

Summary

Quality Driven Operations professional with strong background in managing complex projects and driving operational excellence. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Dependable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing demands of business. Proven skills in strategic planning and team leadership. First small sized plant to implement carcass sampling, creating efficiencies, and expense reduction. Helped team with $280 million in Capex improvements. Implemented automation for labor reduction, and improved efficiencies. Helped with 30% design on future addition plant.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
01.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency across departments.
  • Plant speed increased fro 1000/HD a day to the capability of 2400/HD a day.
  • Capex improvement of new automated Distribution Center, Coolers, Fabrication Floor, Trim Room, Value Added, and Ground Beef.
  • Distribution Center addition, reduced labor by 45%, and increased box quality, by machine palletizing and reduction of human error.
  • Mitigated risks by developing comprehensive contingency plans that ensured business continuity during unforeseen events or challenges.
  • Spearheaded negotiation of cost-effective contracts with suppliers, significantly reducing operational expenses without compromising on quality.
  • Installed AI pack off system to automate boxing of subprimals, reducing labor by 60%, and reducing mispacked products, resulting in lower claims.
  • Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill advancement and performance improvement.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify trends, informing strategic planning initiatives.
  • Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing series of employee engagement programs and personalized career development plans.

Vice President Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Developed and implemented policies to enhance quality and operational efficiency across departments.
  • Drove performance improvement programs resulting in increased productivity and reduced claims.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among staff.

Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Creeekstone Farms Premium Beef
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Implemented Carcass Sampling for Ecoli O157H7, keeping the pathogen on the harvest side, dramatically reducing the financial impact of a HEP or HED.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Designed and executed operational frameworks to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Established performance metrics to track progress and drive accountability within teams.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Associate Director, Contract Manufacturing & Suppliers, FSQA

Tyson Foods
01.2016 - 2017
  • Audit and approve new suppliers through GFSI schemed audits.
  • Conduct annual audits of High Risk suppliers and co-manufacturers, including RTE and Fresh.
  • Assist with any Food Safety issues or withdrawals that need conducted. Assist with product innovation.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager/McDonald’s Business Unit

Lopez Foods/Dorada Foods
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Started at Oklahoma City facility; transferred to Ponca City-Dorada facility; assisted with Caryville, TN facility as needed.
  • Started RTE production at Dorada facility. Implemented Process Verified Program for NAHIM no antibiotics important to human medicine, and NAE no antibiotics ever.
  • Wrote all programs and handled all audits, including BRC and FSA.
  • Worked with R&D on new products for McDonald’s and other customers.

Technical Services Manager

PSSI
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Supported business of a global company with 14 divisions, $2B in annual sales and 15K employees, traveling between 10 food processing facilities in Oklahoma and Texas.
  • Supported large accounts including Advance Pierre, Tyson, JBS Pilgrims Pride, Lopez Foods and many others as needed.
  • Conducted food safety audits, hazard assessments, and micro investigations for many customers.
  • Monitored quality, sanitation, employee safety and food safety programs for sites in a 3-state territory.

Food Safety Consultant & Account Manager

Ecolab
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Supported business of a global company with 14 divisions, $6B in annual sales and 26K employees, traveling between the corporate headquarters and an Oklahoma office.
  • Acquired and managed large accounts including Schwan’s, Tyson, Bar-S-Foods, Coca Cola, Braum’s, Pepsi and many dairies.
  • Raised territory sales year-over-year, and contributed to increased safety and profit for many customers.
  • Monitored quality, sanitation and food safety programs for sites in a 4-state territory.

Food Safety & Sanitation Superintendent

Bar-S Foods
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Recruited by the Vice President of a company that produced $8M+ in annual sales and employed 1.7K people.
  • Quickly promoted; named Sanitation Manager in 1 year and Superintendent by year 3.
  • Held full accountability for 190 employees in Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Production and Maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance with good manufacturing practices and met with USDA daily.

Assistant Superintendent

Farmland Foods
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Promoted twice in 6 months by this $400M organization with 7 plants and 3K personnel.
  • In charge of all operations for 5 departments with 150 employees.

Plant Manager

Duncan Lockers
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managed the Custom Kill Plant that served a 60-mile radius of customers of a meat processing company.
  • Increased revenue by acquiring business from area feed yards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Management

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK

Skills

  • Lean production techniques
  • Managing Pathogen control measures
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Resource allocation
  • Capital spending
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • KPI tracking
  • Budget development
  • P&L management
  • Financial oversight
  • Cost reduction
  • Logistics
  • Microbiological Concerns in Food Plant Sanitation & Hygiene
  • How to Interpret the Global Standard for Food Safety
  • Laboratory Methods for Food Microbiology
  • Sustainability monitoring
  • Sterile procedure expertise
  • Practical HACCP for Food Processors

Certification

  • HACCP (Southwestern Oklahoma State University)
  • Waste Water Treatment (State of Oklahoma)
  • Lean Manufacturing.

Languages

Semi-fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Director of Operations

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
01.2020 - Current

Vice President Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef
07.2018 - 01.2020

Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Creeekstone Farms Premium Beef
06.2017 - 07.2018

Associate Director, Contract Manufacturing & Suppliers, FSQA

Tyson Foods
01.2016 - 2017

Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager/McDonald’s Business Unit

Lopez Foods/Dorada Foods
01.2013 - 01.2016

Technical Services Manager

PSSI
01.2010 - 01.2013

Food Safety Consultant & Account Manager

Ecolab
01.2006 - 01.2009

Food Safety & Sanitation Superintendent

Bar-S Foods
01.2000 - 01.2006

Assistant Superintendent

Farmland Foods
01.1998 - 01.2000

Plant Manager

Duncan Lockers
01.1996 - 01.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Management

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University

Contact Information

  • KENNETH L. ROBINSON
  • 12109 172nd RD
  • Winfield, KS 67156
  • 620-218-1315
  • Krob022202@yahoo.com

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE