Patrick Vermett
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in managing plant operations to ensure peak performance and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in strategic planning and resource allocation to improve efficiency and minimize operational disruptions. Demonstrated track record of leading teams, implementing process improvements, and achieving operational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Director
Kemps Ice Cream
01.2025 - Current
- Plant Director over IC operations.
- Oversee and manage team members with direct oversight to QA, Safety, Engineering, Production, Shipping and Procurement.
- Manage and facilitate operations for an Ice Cream plant producing 35MM gallons annually on an operating conversion budget of $46.5MM.
- Manage and facilitate Capital investments and projects focused on sustainability and improvement to operations. Annual capital budget of 2MM with savings equivalent to 25% to 30% payback each year.
- Manage and develop managers and supervisors (4 direct reports, 12 indirect reports) 180 total hourly plant employees.
- Support safety policies and training. Lead with Plant Engineer on PSM (Ammonia Compliance) for facility operations and training of individuals.
Director, Plant Manager
Mayfield Dairy & IC (DFA)
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Plant Director over Fluid and IC operations.
- Oversee and manage team members with direct oversight to QA, Safety, Engineering, Production, Shipping and Procurement.
- Manage and facilitate operations for a fluid milk plant producing 48MM gallons annually on an operating conversion budget of $24.5MM, and an IC operation producing 10MM gallons annually on an operating conversion budget of $11.3MM.
- Manage and facilitate Capital investments and projects focused on sustainability and improvement to operations.
- Manage and develop managers and supervisors (6 direct reports, 22 indirect reports) 265 total hourly plant employees.
- Support safety policies and training. Lead with Plant Engineer on PSM (Ammonia Compliance) for facility operations and training of individuals.
Plant Manager
Meadow Gold Dairy (DFA)
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Site leader on Safety, Quality, and Operations functions at the plant. Lead and communicate changes regarding safety initiatives, compliance and accountability for managers and supervisors in the plant.
- Work closely with QA Manager on supporting quality functions as well as assuring compliance with all quality standards and MSS.
- Manage and facilitate operations for a fluid milk plant producing 12MM gallons annually on an operating conversion budget of $6.5MM.
- Manage expense control by outlining budget by department and holding bi-weekly expense check in with departments.
- Manage and develop managers (5 direct reports) 42 total plant employees.
- Lead continuous improvement teams on plant and cooler shrink. Implement savings initiatives that each manager can trace back to their operation and effectively track their results.
- Lead and responsible for PSM implementation and coordinate annual audits and compliance with CAPP (Specific Nevada Chemical Accident Prevention Program) that focuses on ammonia and RMP compliance along with EPA.
- Guided management staff and hourly staff through key leadership changes, HR manager, Cooler manager, MIP Planner.
Production Manager
Dean Foods
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Facilitate and oversee production schedule.
- Labor and staffing according to BU expectations.
- Involved with plant consolidations that resulted in 9+ million produced gallons to De Pere facility.
- Adhered to company audit rules, all documents in compliance with SQF and state of WI standards.
- Guided management staff and hourly staff through key leadership changes, HR manager, Production manager, Cooler manager.
Shipping/Warehouse Manager
Dean Foods
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Created and facilitated policies and procedures for the entire team.
- Researched load out balancing and finish times with each crew to achieve equal balance of load out among crews and reduce overall OT.
- Labor savings of $70,000 vs PY and product shrink savings of $20,000 vs PY.
- Adhered to company audit rules, all documents in compliance with SQF and state of WI standards.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to employees.
- Resolved employee conflicts in the most efficient manner and while following all company protocols.
Production/Sanitation Supervisor
Dean Foods
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Reviewed quality and amounts of incoming materials.
- Maintained safe and efficient work environments.
- Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivating of line employees.
- Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILSkills
- Inclusive leadership
- Compliance with safety standards
- Supply chain management
- Training and development
- Cost efficiency strategies
- Expense control, Budgeting, Capital Planning
- Food safety management
- Training and mentoring
- Safety compliance coordination
- Operational efficiency management
- Efficient waste minimization
- Team building and development
Certification
- Essentials of Supervision 2019
- PSM Ammonia Compliance 2023
- Connected Leadership Essentials 2023
Timeline
Plant Director
Kemps Ice Cream
01.2025 - Current
Director, Plant Manager
Mayfield Dairy & IC (DFA)
03.2023 - 12.2024
Plant Manager
Meadow Gold Dairy (DFA)
10.2019 - 03.2023
Production Manager
Dean Foods
01.2019 - 10.2019
Shipping/Warehouse Manager
Dean Foods
01.2018 - 01.2019
Production/Sanitation Supervisor
Dean Foods
06.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Rock Valley College