Niels M Jensen
Woodland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Sudwerk Brewery, enhancing production efficiency through process improvements and strategic cost control. Skilled in operations management and team development, I foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, achieving significant waste reduction and optimizing resource allocation for peak performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Sudwerk Brewery
Davis, CA
04.1993 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient production schedules and quality control standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Managed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and streamline workflows across departments.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to optimize costs while maintaining quality ingredients for brewing processes.
- Cultivated a culture of safety, implementing best practices that minimized incidents and ensured employee well-being.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
- Negotiated with vendors for timely delivery of raw materials, preventing production delays.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
Water Well Drill Assist Operator
Westex Western Strata Exploration
West Sacramento, CA
02.1992 - 03.1993
- Operated heavy machinery ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve overall productivity on-site.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Education
Agriculture/machinery - Agriculture
Naesgaard Landbrugskole
Stubbekoebing Denmark06-1986
High School Diploma -
Holeby Skole
4960 Holeby Denmark05-1977
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Team building and development
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Cost control
- Energy management
- Cost controls
- Waste reduction
- Facilities maintenance
- Environmental sustainability
- Project coordination
- Cost reporting
- Compliance
- Production equipment maintenance
- Process re-engineering
- Production and processing management
- Operational auditing
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Troubleshooting skills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
- Inventory oversight
- Operating budgets
- Employee hiring
- Strategic thinker
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- OSHA regulations
- Inventory and stocking
- Maintenance planning
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Critical thinking
- Maintenance inspections
- Mechanical maintenance
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Plant Manager
Sudwerk Brewery
04.1993 - Current
Water Well Drill Assist Operator
Westex Western Strata Exploration
02.1992 - 03.1993
Agriculture/machinery - Agriculture
Naesgaard Landbrugskole
High School Diploma -
Holeby Skole