Ryan Shepherd
Springville
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with extensive experience at Nestlé USA, excelling in process improvement and production management. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing safety compliance. Skilled in SAP and fostering team collaboration, driving operational excellence while maintaining high-quality standards. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Nestlé USA
Springville
09.2009 - 04.2024
- Supervising Operations: Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the poultry slaughterhouse, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
- Team Management: Leading and coordinating a team of slaughterhouse workers, assigning tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow to meet production targets
- Quality Control: Monitoring and maintaining high standards of product quality, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations, and implementing quality control measures of the production process
- Safety Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols, including proper handling of equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and sanitation practices to minimize workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment
- Process Improvement: Identifying areas for process optimization, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and recommending operational changes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- Training and Development: Providing training and guidance to employees on slaughter techniques, safety procedures, and company policies to foster skill development and maintain a competent workforce
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of production data, inspection reports, employee attendance, and other relevant documentation
- Generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicating them to management
- Communication: Facilitating effective communication between different departments, such as production, maintenance, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration
- Problem-solving: Addressing operational challenges, resolving conflicts, and making timely decisions to minimize disruptions and optimize production efficiency
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle
Springville
04.2006 - 12.2009
- As a warehouse supervisor, your role is to oversee the entire warehouse, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards
- Trucks receiving: You are responsible for planning, coordinating, all trucks that come into the factory
- Regulatory Compliance: As a warehouse supervisor making sure that all trucks are sealed and meets our QA guidelines
- Trucks shipped: You are responsible for planning, coordinating, all trucks that come into the factory and outbound to our customers
Warehouse receiver and supply
Nestle USA
Springville
04.1999 - 09.2006
- I ensure that trucks are received, motivated, and working efficiently to meet warehouse targets
- Basic warehouse Responsibilities/TPM Responsibilities such as: Inventory accuracy, supplying the production floors with all materials for the days run
- Safety System Owner: helped put together safety maps and environmental hazards for Step 1, 2 and 3 team pass
- Centerline/Visual Control System Owner: helped put together centerlines/visual controls for Step 1, 2 and 3 team pass
- Overall TPM knowledge line coach, helped in Growth and Development for AWG
- Very thorough understanding of warehouse, and how to troubleshoot/problem solve when need came up
Education
Two years -
UVU
Skills
- Production Management
- Process Improvement
- Manufacturing
- 5S
- Production Planning
- Logistics
- Computer Networking
- SAP
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Nestlé USA
09.2009 - 04.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle
04.2006 - 12.2009
Warehouse receiver and supply
Nestle USA
04.1999 - 09.2006
Two years -
UVU
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