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Kenneth VanHorn

Comstock Park,USA

Summary

Dynamic packaging lead at Kelloggs Wyoming Snacks with expertise in quality control and machine troubleshooting. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and training team members. Skilled in HACCP planning and effective communication, ensuring compliance with safety standards and food safety regulations. Committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Line 2 Packaging Lead (Tech 3)

Kelloggs Wyoming Snacks
Wyoming, USA
06.2014 - Current
  • Line 2,5,6,7 Line Lead
  • Temporary stand in Line Coach
  • Supported quality with pre swabs for packaging cleans
  • Supported quality on document creation
  • Supported quality on document completion and correction
  • Performed pre and post inspection of equipment cleans
  • Performed AM work shops to implement better machine efficiently and better sanitation
  • Worked with maintenance on multiple machine project
  • Set up machines
  • Trouble shoot machines
  • Fix machine problems
  • Support team members
  • Follow all written and verbal instructions
  • Follow daily schedule from start to finish
  • People Group
  • Developed and implemented administrative procedures for improved operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between team members to enhance collaboration on projects.
  • Work to help develop T level positions
  • Skill development
  • Develop SME positions
  • Attend Diversity group meetings
  • D&I Co-Lead
  • Attended multiple leadership trainings
  • Trained new team members on packaging techniques and equipment use.
  • Oversaw packaging line operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
  • Conducted quality control inspections on packaged products for defects.

Set up operator

CNC Precision Machining
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Set up operator of okk and Kitamura mills
  • Knowledge of reading blue prints
  • Knowledge of how to use and read calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges and shadow graphs
  • Machined medical and aerospace parts

CNC panel saw operator

Richwood Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Tape measurement and Caliper measurement
  • Prioritized work load
  • Blue print reading

CNC Fryer drilling and milling operator

DM Metal Products
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Amada and Cincinnati Laser
  • Spot welding
  • Blue print reading

Job setter

Bosch (Diesel Technology)
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Training new employees
  • Operated UVA
  • Honing
  • Lathe
  • Milling machines

Education

CNC Certification - Blue Print Reading, Metric Math, Machine class and Metric Gauging class

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2000

Diploma -

Comstock Park High School
Comstock Park, MI
01.1994

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Machine troubleshooting
  • Document creation
  • Line operations oversight
  • Team collaboration
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • HACCP planning
  • GMP compliance
  • Corrective action implementation
  • FDA compliance
  • Critical control points
  • Safety procedures
  • SOP
  • Food Allergen Knowledge
  • Food safety regulations
  • Data entry
  • Hazard analysis

Timeline

Line 2 Packaging Lead (Tech 3)

Kelloggs Wyoming Snacks
06.2014 - Current

Set up operator

CNC Precision Machining
01.2006 - 01.2014

CNC panel saw operator

Richwood Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008

CNC Fryer drilling and milling operator

DM Metal Products
01.2003 - 01.2006

Job setter

Bosch (Diesel Technology)
01.1998 - 01.2003

CNC Certification - Blue Print Reading, Metric Math, Machine class and Metric Gauging class

Grand Rapids Community College

Diploma -

Comstock Park High School

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