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KIRK D. HEATH

Delphi

Summary

Experienced and cross-functional food industry professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in production supervision, quality assurance, sanitation, sales, and scheduling. Proven ability to drive efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve processes in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Adept at team leadership, planning, and problem-solving with strong familiarity in HACCP and SQF systems. Currently seeking a role as a Production Planner or QA Supervisor where I can apply my technical knowledge, leadership, and scheduling expertise to enhance food manufacturing operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Processor Meats Sales Representative

Indiana Packers
01.2018 - Current
  • - Coordinate with operations and shipping to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • - Maintain strong client relationships and negotiate pricing to meet key profit and performance metrics.
  • - Lead efforts in developing and promoting the Gestation Housed specialty product line, expanding market reach and aligning with industry trends.
  • - Collaborate cross-functionally with production planning and logistics to ensure order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Export Coordinator

Indiana Packers
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • - Managed communications between plant and international customers for export orders.
  • - Arranged global shipments, confirmed order approvals, and processed export documentation and invoices.

Production Scheduler/Coordinator

Indiana Packers
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • - Aligned production capacity and sales forecasts to meet customer needs and optimize plant efficiency.
  • - Worked closely with operations teams to minimize downtime and ensure schedule adherence.

Sanitation/SQF Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2011 - 01.2011
  • - Revised sanitation procedures and manuals to align with SQF certification requirements.
  • - Supported food safety audits and improved compliance protocols.

Production Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • - Supervised teams of up to 40 across multiple departments.
  • - Implemented workflow improvements to increase output while maintaining quality and safety standards.
  • - Managed departmental safety, attendance, and production reporting.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • - Developed and delivered QA training for new technicians.
  • - Created a comprehensive product catalog and spec reference.
  • - Supervised a team of 12 QA techs across production lines.

Quality Assurance Technician

Indiana Packers
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • - Performed HACCP-based audits and ensured compliance with internal QA protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Production Scheduling & Planning
  • Quality Assurance & HACCP Auditing
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Food Safety & Sanitation (SQF, GMP)
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Inventory & Materials Management
  • Pork / Meat Processing Expertise
  • Microsoft Excel & SAP Systems
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Data entry experience
  • Quality control
  • Multitasking and organizing
  • Sorting and packaging
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Reports analysis

Certification

  • HACCP Certification
  • University of Arkansas

Timeline

Processor Meats Sales Representative

Indiana Packers
01.2018 - Current

Export Coordinator

Indiana Packers
01.2016 - 01.2018

Production Scheduler/Coordinator

Indiana Packers
01.2011 - 01.2016

Sanitation/SQF Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2011 - 01.2011

Production Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2008 - 01.2011

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Indiana Packers
01.2007 - 01.2008

Quality Assurance Technician

Indiana Packers
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Purdue University

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