Shelby Spies
Mason City
Summary
Highly motivated Manufacturing Leader that excels in identifying, analyzing and implementing continuous improvements while prioritizing efficiency. Dynamic process owner with expertise in driving process optimization, team collaboration, and data analysis. Committed to enhancing production efficiency and fostering a culture of safety and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Owner
Kraft Heinz
Mason City
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored process performance using data-driven insights from dashboards and analytics tools.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop new processes or modify existing ones as needed.
- Identified opportunities for innovation and improvement by analyzing trends in business data.
- Led continuous improvement efforts that increase production yield by 9% annually, reducing waste and enhancing product quality through disciplined process optimization.
- Championed a safety-first culture, increasing employee engagement and accountability across all shifts while aligning with OSHA standards and company policies.
Production Supervisor
Winnebago Motor Homes
Forest City
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated cross-functional workflows between departments to ensure alignment with production schedules and on-time delivery targets.
- Managed and monitored inventory levels for assembly operations, ensuring material availability while minimizing excess stock and production delays by 15%.
- Oversaw daily production floor operations for assembly, driving efficiency, quality standards and adherence to safety protocols.
Production Supervisor/Process Owner
Cargill
Mason City
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised 25+ employees, ensured task accuracy, and adapted to diverse product SKUs and customer demands to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Promoted employee safety awareness by identifying and implementing new safety standards and best practices, leading to reduced facility risks.
- Developed clear expectations for stakeholders to enhance productivity and formalize departmental tasks and responsibilities aligned with roles.
Operations Management Intern
Cargill
Mason City
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Examined ingredient input process by defining an annualized loss. Proposed achievable improvements to pilot resulting in sustainable processes to minimize production loss for an estimated savings of $100,000 annually.
- Calculated egg waste in kitchen silos outlining variance and expense. Created opportunity to sustainably limit egg waste during kitchen silo changes with a free cost saving strategy.
- Constructed standardized training documentation to reduce loss from discarded production and rework.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08-2022
Minor - Agricultural Business Management
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08-2022
Skills
- Autonomous Execution
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Advanced Leadership Skills
- Lean 6 Sigma
- Cost Savings Initiatives
- Cross Functional Collaborations
- Quality Assurance Implementation
Certification
- Yellow Belt - Lean 6 Signma
- Pork Quality Assurance Certified
- Beef Quality Assurance Certified
Timeline
Process Owner
Kraft Heinz
01.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Winnebago Motor Homes
10.2024 - 01.2025
Production Supervisor/Process Owner
Cargill
01.2022 - 10.2024
Operations Management Intern
Cargill
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
South Dakota State University
Minor - Agricultural Business Management
South Dakota State University