Shane Whitenack
Davenport,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Trained in implementation of the MIQ process to achieve upward goals in safety, quality, yields and labor.
Diligent leader bringing 27 years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively prioritize tasks.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Kraft Heinz
2023.01 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Operations Manager
Smithfield Foods, Inc
2019.10 - 2022.11
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Superintendent
Smithfield Foods, Inc
2011.07 - 2019.10
- Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld OSHA regulations.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Supervisor
Smithfield Foods, Inc/Farmalnad
2002.09 - 2011.07
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Delegated high volumes of work to empower team, build trust and assist with professional development.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
Laborer Worker
Farmland Foods
1995.05 - 2002.09
Education
None - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA1994-05
Skills
- P>SAP expertise
- P>Cost reduction strategies
- P>Work flow planning
- P>Strategic planning
- P>Natural leader
- P>Staff Management
- P>P&L Management
Timeline
Production Manager
Kraft Heinz
2023.01 - Current
Operations Manager
Smithfield Foods, Inc
2019.10 - 2022.11
Superintendent
Smithfield Foods, Inc
2011.07 - 2019.10
Supervisor
Smithfield Foods, Inc/Farmalnad
2002.09 - 2011.07
Laborer Worker
Farmland Foods
1995.05 - 2002.09
None - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College