1. DanielM.Grill
2357WhitetailDrive,Asbury,IA 52002 | 563-451-3564 | danmgrill@gmail.com
SUMMARY: Experienced leader focused on improving quality and efficiency while building high-performing teams.
EXPERIENCE
Team Leader, Hormel Foods Dubuque, IA Jan 2014-present
Managed Thermal Process for safe operation of Static, Steam and Shaka retorts
HACCP Certified in USDA Facility
Extensive experience with GMP, RTE sanitation and operation along with all phases of canning and tray
production
Transformed under-performing RTE sanitation team, improving labor productivity by 15% in the first 90 days
Implemented process improvements and partnered with USDA and QC inspectors to ensure best-in-class
practices, resulting in decreased production line downtime
Manage several production teams in alignment with plant policies and processes, exceeding production and
quality goals Responsible for capacity planning and materials management to support and maintain
production schedules
Support continuous improvement processes to identify and implement safety, quality, cost, and customer
service enhancements
Effectively develop an engaged team focused on improving business results and coaching individuals to
achieve professional goals
Production Manager, CCI Columbus ,WI Nov 2010-July 2011
Responsible for performance against operating budget, reviewing past and forecast results with senior
management.
Led performance and process improvement strategy and initiatives
Responsible for production schedule demand planning, including capacity planning and all related
manufacturing operations
Coordination of all operational initiative including manufacturing methods, engineering, cost reduction,
training, staffing, safety, and facilities maintenance
Production Manager, High Plains Bio-energy Guymon, OK Sept 2008-Nov 2010
Managed supply chain logistics, production operators, laboratory technicians, maintenance personnel and
material handlers
Production team representative on BQ 9000 certification team
Created and led Safety Committee, resulting in identification and mitigation of plant hazards in advance of
regulatory inspections
Recruited new employees to support production goals
Instrumental in implementing industry-standard haze removal process
Broker Re/Max Universal Sheboygan, WI Nov 2002-Sept 2008
Consistent top seller in region with over $6.25 million in sales, ranking in top 5% of regional brokers
Served as Director on the Sheboygan County Board of Realtors
2. Supervisor/Trainer Aldrich Chemical Company Sheboygan Falls, WI Dec 1987-Nov 2002
Supervised and trained new and existing employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and
procedures
Developed training program for new employees
Developed team cells to increase efficiency and production
Supervised employee safety processes, identifying gaps and developing action plans to ensure compliance
with company safety standards
Managed departmental packaging quality monitoring, owning and remediating any identified issues
Led cross-functional team of employees tasked with identifying and developing departmental process
improvements
Evaluated new employee performance, with formal written performance reviews at 30, 60 and 90 days of
employment
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS
University Wisconsin-Platteville, Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration (Integrated Supply Chain)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, AS400 and SAP experience
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook