Kyle Scott

Plant supervisor

Archer Daniels Midland

04.2013 - Current

Launch and become Lead of PE program for plant
Lead and manage several pillars of LEAN program (Performance Excellence program)
Responsible for implementing process improvement projects within plant that included 5S activities, downtime reduction projects and kaizen events
Lead DMAIC processes
Implement WPOs, KPIs, SOPs to align plant with LEAN procedures
Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Diagnosis and preparation of work orders for repairs needed within plant for operations
Labor relations resolutions
Consult with Plant Manager in coordination with Union issues and grievances filed against company
Determine goals & priorities with management team sponsors
Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.
Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across production and shipping.
Manage directly over steam boiler operations
Understand overall agriculture manufacturing process of soybean oil facility, from bean to final oil product
Understand refining process of Hi-Oleic bean to finished oil product
Make sure we are meeting all quality specs and adjust manufacturing process as needed
Understand importance of working and engaging operators to help resolve their own issues
Improve overall moral of all colleagues
Establish team membership by negotiating time commitments & resources
Design research plans for data gathering, participates significantly in interpreting analysis and developing plans accordingly
Coach colleagues on area of expertise during diagnosis and design phases
Interview prospective applicants and assist in onboarding of new hires for plant.
Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
Oversaw, coached and evaluated 20+ Operational employees.
Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.