Kevin Uplinger
About
Kevin Uplinger is from 美国 德克萨斯州 圣安东尼奥. Kevin is currently Chief Operating Officer at Toniiq, located in Remote. In Kevin's previous role as a Chief Operating Officer at Yellowbird Foods, Kevin worked in Austin, Texas until Feb 2023. Prior to joining Yellowbird Foods, Kevin was a Plant Manager at Reddy Ice and held the position of Plant Manager at Austin, Texas Area. Prior to that, Kevin was a VP of Operations at Zilks Foods from Apr 2012 to Mar 2016. Kevin started working as San Antonio Dairy Production Team Leader at H.E.B in San Antonio, Texas Area in Jul 2008. From Aug 2007 to Jul 2008, Kevin was Cargo Sales & Operations at Cathay Pacific Cargo. Prior to that, Kevin was a Student Ambassador at Texas Tech University Career Center from Jan 2004 to May 2007. Kevin started working as Student Assistant/IT at University Charter School in May 2002.
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Kevin Uplinger's current jobs
- Oversee daily operations of the company and the work executives - Maintain and Manage Co-Manufacturing Relationships - Build and support new finance team structure - Implement new ERP software - Design Quality Systems to provide best in class 3rd party testing.
Kevin Uplinger's past jobs
- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures - Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth - Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics - Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (Production, Finance, HR, IT and Logistics)
-Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations -Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards -Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus -Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
- Guided facility through SQF Level 2 Certification, Non-GMO Certification, and Gluten Free Certifications - Implemented HACCP and QMS - Mentored and Coached Team Leaders and Quality Manager for career growth and culture changes - Redesigned manufacturing facility to improve food safety and productivity - Managed production forecasting to limit shrink and held accountability for the P&L - Improved product recipes to extend shelf-life and improve overall taste - Coordinated the creation of monthly OSHA meetings - Created and monitored “Kaizen” team to implement 6S throughout the facility
Provide a systematic approach to continuous improvement and sustaining changes Induct and sustain multiple cost saving projects with annual savings amounting greater than $300,000 Partner development through coaching and training Utilize quality training to find opportunities for improvements with root cause analysis Created a Scorecard for the Plant to monitor Yields (compared to BOMs), PPPH, Conversion Expenses and OEE Built and maintained a database for Audits and Asset Tracking in the Meat Plant Knowledge and utilization of HACCP and Quality Plans Handle daily tactical issues that corresponded with the strategic road map Implemented Lean Manufacturing Projects Supervised 26 Partners
Supervised 20 - 35 employees on proper unloading and loading of 747-400 and 747-800 aircrafts Track and Trace Air Export shipments Export document compliance Coordinate with our contracted vendors in procuring space and services Interface with ground handling agents and manage them to company standard Coordinate the cargo service activities between sales, traffic and ground handling in order to ensure efficient handling shipments Perform aircraft weight and balance duties when required
Design and publish the Texas Tech Career Center's website Instructed teachers on how to use software Maintain servers and office equipment