Experienced leader with a track record of improving quality, efficiency, and productivity. He has managed multiple production teams and implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased labor productivity.

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