Mark Ortlauf
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience leading teams and driving process improvements. Proven track record in reducing bottlenecks and enhancing vendor alignment, contributing to successful project delivery in the high-tech sector. Focused on leveraging strong communication skills to fuel business growth and operational excellence.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator
Sandler Non-Woven
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered multiple projects on schedule while maintaining quality and meeting objectives.
- Improved workflow efficiency through cross-department workshops focused on process optimization and bottleneck reduction.
- Enhanced vendor quality and service alignment through proactive relationship management.
- Ensured project continuity by organizing documentation for quick access to critical information.
- Streamlined document retrieval with digital filing system implementation and improved organization.
General Production Supervisor
Perdue Farm
- 02.2021
- Led team of 80+ across production and packaging for multiple products while supporting strong department morale.
- Managed yield and throughput to ensure production met targets.
- Reviewed production reports to identify and address variances promptly.
- Supported continuous improvement activities as a Green Belt trained.
- Implemented strategies to minimize foreign material in production processes.
- Scheduled work orders and coordinated maintenance activities for efficient operations.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires and operators on operational procedures.
- Conducted daily safety meetings to reinforce safety protocols and communicate schedule changes clearly.
- Hold daily meetings that promote safety and communicate any changes in a positive fashion.
Operation Supervisor
Cargill Meat Solutions
- Oversaw daily production across pork and beef departments, guiding team of 50-60 employees to meet operational goals.
- Managed timekeeping, coaching, employee development, performance reviews, and P&L yield tracking, ensuring adherence to plant-wide safety and quality standards.
- Completed leadership training program focused on fostering operational management skills.
- Supported multiple Kaizen events, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the corporation.
- Partnered with EHS manager on plant safety and led monthly safety meetings along with plant-wide safety communications in all areas.
Education
M.A. - practical baking, baking theory, concept business marketing
Wurzburg Meister Schule
Wurzburg, Germany, Germany01-1999
B.A. - Baking Theory, German
Ochenfurt Beruf Schule
Wurzburg, Germany, Germany01-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Vendor management
- Safety compliance
- Scheduling expertise
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Project coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Intermediate Spanish
Certification
- Certified [5S manager], Sandler Non-Wove.] - [2022-Current]
- CPR - First response certified
CONCLUSION
Committed to delivering measurable results through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement. Eager to bring a proven track record of exceeding performance targets to a forward-thinking organization.
Skills
5,5,5,5
Work History
01-2013
Languages
- Spanish
- German
Timeline
Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator
Sandler Non-Woven
03.2022 - Current
General Production Supervisor
Perdue Farm
- 02.2021
Operation Supervisor
Cargill Meat Solutions
M.A. - practical baking, baking theory, concept business marketing
Wurzburg Meister Schule
B.A. - Baking Theory, German
Ochenfurt Beruf Schule