Melissa Siebold
Kewaunee,WI
Summary
Operations professional with 13+ years in food manufacturing and 6+ years in leadership. Experienced in food safety, quality systems, and audit-ready operations. Hands-on leader known for walking the floor, spotting bottlenecks, and keeping production consistent with minimal wasted product and time. Skilled in Lean practices including Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 5S, and KPI boards. Certified in OSHA 10 and 30, HACCP, PCQI, and Better Process Control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Lakeside Foods, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Led safety initiatives including near‑miss investigations, corrective actions, and compliance training, improving overall safety performance.
- Conducted Gemba walks to identify bottlenecks and drive targeted process improvements.
- Streamlined production, sanitation, and maintenance workflows to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.
- Implemented corporate KPI systems and trained teams to ensure accountability and performance alignment.
- Analyzed operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement.
- Directed cross‑functional teams to improve workflow consistency and operational effectiveness.
- Developed and delivered training programs to strengthen staff skills and support knowledge transfer.
- Supervised 100+ full‑time, seasonal, and supervisory employees across multiple shifts.
- Maintained operational continuity beyond regular business hours to support plant leadership.
- Established inventory management protocols and coordinated procurement strategies to reduce costs.
- Managed vendor partnerships for preventive maintenance, equipment training, and capital projects.
- Oversaw forklift capital project from acquisition through implementation.
- Executed process audits, closed compliance gaps, and partnered with Quality on corrective actions.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Scheduled employees based on production needs and addressed attendance issues promptly.
- Launched a best‑practices initiative recognizing supervisor achievements and promoting engagement.
Production Supervisor
Green Bay Packaging
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Resolved production issues quickly to maintain productivity and minimize disruptions.
- Improved communication between departments to support efficient problem‑solving.
- Optimized workflow through resource allocation and strategic scheduling.
- Led daily operations focused on safety, quality, productivity, and team development.
- Managed production schedules based on staffing, materials, and priority demands.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and plant policies.
Production Supervisor
Kitchen Fresh Foods
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw daily production operations ensuring efficiency, quality, and USDA/FDA compliance.
- Conducted safety audits and near‑miss investigations, implementing corrective actions.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices, safety, and operational standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and improved productivity.
- Coordinated production schedules to meet customer demand and staffing availability.
- Managed inventory using FIFO and JIT principles to reduce waste and prevent shortages.
- Assessed equipment performance and material availability to maintain workflow continuity.
- Facilitated cross‑department communication and team meetings to support collaboration.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to reduce downtime and minimize service calls.
- Ensured adherence to all health, safety, and quality regulations.
Production Supervisor
Salm Partners
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Ensured safe, high‑quality product through record reviews, allergen control, and SOP compliance.
- Updated KPI boards hourly to monitor production and improve responsiveness.
- Coached employees on safety, quality, and process improvements.
- Collaborated with scheduling, blending, quality, and operations to ensure priority lines were staffed.
- Completed whip projects to ensure product readiness and customer satisfaction.
- Identified improvement opportunities and recommended solutions to support continuous improvement.
Line Worker/Trainer/ Back-up QA Tech
Salm Partners
12.2009 - 08.2015
Education
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI12.2016
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Effective team leadership
- Strategic decision-making
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Process improvement
- Health and safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaborative communication
- Change management
- Strong attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Implemented a 5S color-coded system in the maintenance parts room, standardizing locations to eliminate wasted search time and significantly reduce equipment downtime,
- Designed and implemented a functional work order tracking system using existing tools (Excel, digital filing, and hyperlinks), providing instant access for auditors and streamlining compliance checks.
- Designed training programs using a buddy system, checklists, and hands-on quizzes to ensure knowledge retention.
- Led a 5S improvement project in the meat room at Kitchen Fresh Foods, ensuring slicers processed only required product, reducing waste, improving production efficiency, minimizing ingredient‑search downtime, and preventing order cancellations.
Certification
- OSHA 30
May 2025
- Preventative Controls Qualified Individual
April 2024
- HACCP Certification
April 2024
- OSHA 10
January 2024
Languages
Spanish - Beginner
Timeline
Operations Manager
Lakeside Foods, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Green Bay Packaging
07.2023 - 09.2023
Production Supervisor
Kitchen Fresh Foods
09.2022 - 06.2023
Production Supervisor
Salm Partners
01.2019 - 08.2022
Line Worker/Trainer/ Back-up QA Tech
Salm Partners
12.2009 - 08.2015
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College