1. C O R Y A . H E L L A N D
PROFILE
Solution-driven Manager/Supervisor with an exemplary record of leading
production manufacturing operations for mid to large size companies.
Recognized for formulating a vision and developing plans to improve the
bottom line by turning around underperforming shift operations. Highly
skilled in improving efficiencies of all plant operations from production,
safety, quality, and packaging to maintenance functions. Talented leader in
staff development and building high performance teams.
EDUCATION
Fall 2003-Fall 2007 Minnesota State University Mankato [ City, State ]
Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Minor in Administration
 Excellent communication skills and experience in Diverse work
environments
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
 Extensive experience with data analyzing programs: SAP, AS400,
Hagen, Prinergy, Adobe Acrobat, DOS, ICS, Kronos, ADP
WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2015 – Current Kemps Dairy/DFA, Cedarburg WI
Operations Supervisor/Back-up Shift Manager/Back-up Production Planner
 Direct Plant Operations (85+ employees), Assist in Plant
Scheduling, budget management, and a leader in Safety, Quality
and process improvement initiatives.
October 2011 – October 2015 Hearthside Food Solutions
Lakeville MN
Operations Supervisor/Back-up Shift Manager
 Direct Plant Operations (50+ employees)
 Waste Reduction Project Leader. (Decreased monthly average
from $33,000 in waste to less than $3,000 in 2 months)
 LEAN committee member and 5S activist.
 Spearheaded training and talent development (4 former line leads are
now high-performing production supervisors)
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2. December 2010-October 1 2011 Michael Foods - Chaska, MN
Operations Supervisor
 Directly supervise plant operations for CDHC and Peel Floor
and Raw Receiving (40 employees)
 payroll/discipline/hire/fire
 Coach employees on GMP’s, ensuring safe work practices are being
followed.
February 2010-December 15 2010 Jennie-O Turkey
Pelican Rapids MN
Operations Supervisor
 Turkey Bacon department, 3 Lines 21 employees
 Decreased waste by 8% (savings of 150,000) within first 4 months, Zero
accidents on my shift while working in this department.
September 2004-December 2009 Precision Press - Mankato, MN
Continuous Improvement/Management Internship
 Value Streaming, LEAN and 5S implementation
 Developed SOP's, training documents
 Oversee production of Printing department, 14 employees, 2 lines.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Safety Committee Leader – Hearthside Food Solutions Jan 2012-Oct 2015
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Certified LEAN practitioner – Manufacturers Alliance Certification
Apogee, Jennie-O Leadership, Michael Foods, and DFA Training courses
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Rob Zielske – Plant Manager, 707-292-6425
rzielske@hearthsidefoodsolutions.com, Lakeville, MN
Doug Muzik – Superintendent, 218-863-6848, DLMuzik@J-OTS.com,
Jennie-O Turkey Pelican Rapids, MN
Larry Schwierjohann – Production Supervisor, 507-363-3008, Viracon,

3. Owatonna MN