Plant Manager & Operations Leader
Jeffrey Naegle
- 208-850-9119
- Jeffrey.naegle@gmail.com
- Kennewick, WA
Professional Summary
Seasoned Plant Manager with professional skills in leading high-producing teams, overseeing 800 million dollar brand, with annual production of 850 million pounds. Plant turnaround experience. Global customers experience while reducing costs and increasing process efficiency.
- 15+ Years of Experience
Core Competencies
Professional Highlights
Team Building & Training
MPC Line Settings
Data Driven Decisions
Lean Manufacturing
Policy/Procedure Development
Environmental Compliance
P&L Accountability
Total Productive Manufacturing
Capital Expenditures
Labor Relations & Union Negotiations
Six Sigma Methodology
Supply Chain Management
Key Achievements
Accomplishments
- 15+ Years of Experience
- Developed Quality Improvement plan for processing facility and achievement of goals including reduction of packaging complaints, foreign material complaints and overall quality complaints.
- Developed Safety plan for the facility and achievement of two years with no OSHA recordable injuries.
- Planned and executed Training program and validation process for personnel at our facility.
- Management of overtime for facility through effective scheduling. Setting up Leader Standard Work for all members at the facility.
- Played key role in Greenfield sweet potato manufacturing plant that was honored with a LEED certified Platinum Production Facility.
- Reduced labor while maintaining production levels through a redesign of operational processes and improved training and staff utilization.
15+
Years of Excellence
Career Timeline
Professional Experience
McCain Foods
03/2024 – 05/2025
Plant Manager, French Fry
March 2024 – May 2025
Othello, WA
Lead the McCain export site, manage 12 direct reports, 650 full-time employees in a non-union environment. Increased OEE by 5% establishing centerlines, reducing the amount of downtime by introducing CID for operators on the shop floor. Increased in First time Quality by implementing in processing checks building quality within the process. Developed a capital plan to replace outdated equipment.
Kraft Heinz
03/2019 – 03/2024
Plant Manager, Heinz Ketchup
July 2022 – 03/2024
Fremont, OH
Factory turn around. Highly successful operations leader with a record of developing people and supporting money saving processes at all levels. Manage 6 direct reports overseeing 340 full time employees in a union environment. Increased OEE by establishing centerlines, Pitstops, and introduced Performance boards on the shop floor. Developed a capital plan to replace outdated equipment and increase throughput.
Plant Manager, Ore-Ida
03/2019 – July 2022
Ontario, OR
Oversaw a $30 million dollar capital investment at the factory. Increased household penetration under the Ore-Ida brand. Oversaw Wastewater Permits and Manage 9 direct reports overseeing 720 full-time employees in a union environment. Introduced Leader Standard Works to the facility from Operator level to Plant Manager. Increased Production performance by reducing the number of changeovers, reduced changeover times in half by implementing procedures for operators and supervisors. Reduction of Simi Finished Goods inventory by over half by developing rules to add back out of specification inventory. Frozen Waste has been reduced has been reduced 60%. Increased packaging equipment OEE, by doing daily Gemba walks, restoring packaging equipment to base condition.
Idahoan
07/2014 – 02/2018
Plant Manager
07/2014 – 02/2018
Rupert, ID
Responsible for all aspects of food manufacturing operations that generate $90MM in annual revenue. Manage 10 direct reports overseeing 85 exempt and non-exempt employees. Design and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Met Customer's expectations and while being a low-cost provider. Work with the Corporate Food Safety Department to ensure regulatory compliance. Root Cause Analyst for Complaint Investigation and complaint management. Annual performance goal setting for the facility in Safety, Quality, Production, and Continuous Improvement. Developed a culture that believes Safety is our top priory. Generate revenue by coaching staff on effective prospecting and lead development strategies. Monitor team member productivity and optimize procedures to reduce cost.
ConAgra Foods, Lamb Weston
06/2009 – 07/2014
Production Superintendent
10/2012 – 07/2014
Twin Falls, ID
Coordinated production schedules for a multiple production line facility. Developed training programs and projects to mitigate quality issues. Coordinated raw product, supplies and plan to Team lead staff. Coordinated and executed desired plan as directed by Manager Staff.
Team Leader Area Production
07/2010 – 10/2012
Delhi, LA
Oversaw shift production, safety and quality activities.
Team Leader Quality
03/2009 – 07/2010
Boardman, OR
Quality team leader for shift activities as well as responsibility for assisting TLAP in operation of shift. Accountable for shift quality performance.
Team Leader Production
06/2009 – 03/2010
American Falls, ID
Team leader responsible for safety, quality, and productivity of a specific line in our facility.
Academic Background
Education
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
- Bachelor of Science in Business, 2009
- Minor in Economics, 2009