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Kathy Henson

Buhl

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 29 years. Committed Plant Manager with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Skilled Production Worker offering 29 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Smoothly direct employees carrying out production operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Riverence Provisions LLC
10.1994 - Current
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
  • Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
  • Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to design new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
  • Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
  • Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant across multiple shifts.
  • Oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Enforced safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.

Education

General Studies

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID

High School Diploma -

Buhl High School
Buhl, ID
05.1990

Skills

  • Team Building and Development
  • Training Programs
  • Cost Controls
  • Project Management
  • Cost Reporting
  • Production Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Waste Reduction
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Plant and Warehouse Operations
  • Staff Training
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Leadership
  • Production Schedule Review
  • Product Planning
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Team Training

References

Mitchell Roberts- Riverence DIstribution Manager

208-961-0920 (Must leave message will return call)


Julie Stadelman-Riverence VP Quality Control (retired Dec 2023)

208-308-2750


Melissa Spect-Riverence Purchasing Agent

208-961-1941


Holly Asmussen-Kettle Cuisine Qualtiy Control

208-280-3568


Timeline

Plant Manager

Riverence Provisions LLC
10.1994 - Current

General Studies

College of Southern Idaho

High School Diploma -

Buhl High School
Kathy Henson