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Kody MacDonald

Downsville,NY

Summary

Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Del's Farmhouse Creamery, excelling in cost control improvements and team building. Leveraged lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency, achieving KPIs while fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to maximizing safety and driving business success through effective leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

Dels Farmhouse Creamery
10.2024 - Current
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Oversaw daily operations at the manufacturing plant.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.

Production Supervisor

Brooklyn Bottling & Manufacturing
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Production Supervisor

Saputo Dairy Foods
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.

UHT/Receiving Lead

Saputo Dairy Foods
01.2017 - 07.2020
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.

UHT Processor/Receiver

Saputo Dairy Foods
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Team building and development
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Operational auditing
  • Cost control improvements

Certification

  • Certified [Receiving ], Receivers License -
  • Licensed [Plant Manager] - [PPS]

Timeline

Plant Manager

Dels Farmhouse Creamery
10.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor

Brooklyn Bottling & Manufacturing
07.2024 - 10.2024

Production Supervisor

Saputo Dairy Foods
07.2020 - 07.2024

UHT/Receiving Lead

Saputo Dairy Foods
01.2017 - 07.2020

UHT Processor/Receiver

Saputo Dairy Foods
01.2014 - 01.2017

No Degree - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix

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