This document provides a summary of Richard Schellhase's work experience and qualifications. He has over 30 years of experience in production supervision and management roles in the food manufacturing industry. His experience includes positions as a Production Supervisor, Shift Manager, and Production Manager at various companies. He has a proven track record of achieving production goals while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

1. RICHARD SCHELLHASE
1349 Oakland Avenue • Union, NJ 07083
908-687-1357
theodoraschellhase@gmail.com
PROFILE
Professional, versatile Production Shift Manager with a successful record of achieving production objectives including volume,
quality, safety and efficiency. Effective leader, with attention-to-detail and persistent effort. Proven ability to train,
motivate and lead personnel to achieve maximum productivity. Effective problem solver.
Pearson Education April 20013 to Present
Drakes July 2011- to July 29 2012
Production Supervisor night shift
The production supervisor monitors working procedures and practices to ensure both high yields of quality product and
reduced
closely with senior associates on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitors Mixing Department to ensure and confirm that process parameters and product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Shaping Department to ensure product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Baking Department to ensure and confirm process parameters and specifications are meet.
• Monitors Packaging Department for correct packing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tribeca Oven February 2009-February 2010
Production Supervisor night shift
The production supervisor monitors working procedures and practices to ensure both high yields of quality product and
reduced waste.Working closely with senior associates on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitors Mixing Department to ensure and confirm that process parameters and product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Shaping Department to ensure product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Baking Department to ensure and confirm process parameters and specifications are meet.
• Monitors Packaging Department for correct packing.
Ecce Panis
Manager February 2008-February 2009
Production Supervisor night shift
The production supervisor monitors working procedures and practices to ensure both high yields of quality product and
reduced waste.Working closely with senior associates on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitors Mixing Department to ensure and confirm that process parameters and product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Shaping Department to ensure product specifications are adhered to.
• Monitors Baking Department to ensure and confirm process parameters and specifications are meet.
• Monitors Packaging Department for correct packing.
Ocean Spray February2007- February 2008
Production Supervisor
• Monitors Production and Packaging of seven lines.
• Monitors AIB and GMP’s to conform to company policy.
• Ensured blending department to specification of products.
• Held weekly meetings with employees for continuous improvement of departments.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals July 10 2006 – February 2007
Coating Supervisor(Kelly Temp.)

2. • Have a proven knowledge of tasks, processes and equipment involved in the
Pharmaceutical/Manufacturing industry.
• Pro-active in identifying problems and proposing solutions.
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Implementing and maintaining Production schedules based upon information and requirements from other
departments.
• Training and providing direct guidance to employees in order to ensure compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.
INTERBAKE FOODS, Elizabeth, NJ 1989 – June 30 2006 (Plant Closing)
Shift Manager (1999-June 30 2006)
Responsible for the management and the activities of five direct reports, with production crew of 200+ union employees on 12
different product lines.
• Coordinated prospect for extension which achieved productivity increase, resulting in an annual cost savings of $196,000
in overtime.
• Instituted procedures to increase oven speed by 5%, achieving an increase of 100 cases per shift, resulting in a savings of
$150,000 in overtime.
• Developed action plan to improve start-up performance on seasonal lines. Improved efficiency on three lines by an
average of 12%.
• Established new procedures for the baking, handling and storage of ice cream wafers, resulting in 41% less breakage.
• Exceeded production goals by an average of 10% through utilization of IPM System.
• Achieved food safety and customer satisfaction standards 98% of the time.
• Improved employee safety by 25%, since assuming Shift Manager position.
• Outperformed acceptable downtime standards by 37%.
• Reduced levels of scrap to 50% of acceptable standard.
• Gained 15% in labor standards through improved performance and new procedures.
Line Manager (1989-1999)
Responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing of cookies and crackers on two production lines. Directed activities of 250
union employees.
• Consistently met or exceeded production and lowered downtime and scrap.
• Acted as Shift Manager while Shift Manager was on vacation.
• Successfully supervised 250 union employees with no union grievances.
• Reinforced discipline, following all union guidelines, which resulted in meeting all SOP’s and production goals.
Kolmar Cosmetics 1988-1989
Production Supervisor
Managed production activities and set up and change over equipment as needed.
GREENSPOINT AUTO SERVICE, Houston, TX 1985-1988
General Manager
Managed four Mechanics responsible for repairing autos effectively and on a timely basis.
ORGANON PHARMACEUTICALS, West Orange, NJ 1975-1985
Production Manager (1982-1985)
Packaging Supervisor (1977-1982)
General Helper (1975-1977)
Managed 250 people responsible for all aspects of production including quality, safety and shipping for a medical device
division.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 4Site, Lotus Notes, IPM, BPCS

3. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Curriculum in Business Administration, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, East Orange, NJ, 1978
Training:
HACCP, GMP’s, IPM, Multiple Variable Testing, Kepnoe Tregoe Decision Making, Problem Solving and Root Cause
Analysis