Steven Davis
Easton
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Darling Ingredients Inc, enhancing plant efficiency and reducing costs through strategic process improvements and waste elimination. Skilled in operations management and team development, I excel in optimizing production and fostering employee growth. Achieved significant performance enhancements by focusing on continuous improvement and effective project management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Darling Ingredients Inc
09.2017 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonel Richardson High School
Federalsburg, MD06-2011
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Work delegation
- Environmental compliance
- Decision-making
- Operational efficiency
- Team management
- Forklift operation
- Equipment operation
- Strategic thinker
- Employee hiring
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- PCQI Certified
Accomplishments
Lead the team is operational start up of plant upgrades in 2018. This included the new grinding room, transportation load out and the start up of the TST 100 Cooker.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- PCQI Certification
Timeline
Plant Manager
Darling Ingredients Inc
09.2017 - Current
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- PCQI Certification
High School Diploma -
Colonel Richardson High School
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