Chase Barton - CSCP

Experience

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  Cargill

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Lab Technician Intern

  Assisted in creating a new SQL program that helped Plant Managers to report samples more efficientlyOperated wheat analytical equipment to provide data during the wheat harvest to various functions for the procurement of wheatRepaired and maintained lab equipment to ensure safety, accuracy and efficiently of operation

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  Ardent Mills

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Operations Intern

  Created a product flow map for the white flour blend plant that served as a training tool and a resource to managementDesigned an aspiration system for a new flour entry project, that provided the most efficient dust filtering for the white flour storage binsDeveloped a Preventive Maintenance Plan for one of the plant’s flour packers.

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  Iowa State University

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Under Graduate Research Assistant

   Performed literature review for an Operations Research journal on Production Systems Presented work in a year end event to alumni and faculty

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  Ardent Mills

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Operations Intern

  Created an engineering drawing on Auto CAD software of two dust filtration systems for a future capital improvement projectUtilized lean tools like Kanban, 5S, and PM to increase efficiency in production environmentUpdated inventory for product in the warehouse and also equipment in the storage facilityTasked with the facility’s daily production OEE and downtime on pack lines

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  Ardent Mills

  Jun 2017 - now

  Lead multiple RFP events in packaging space in US and Canada that generated $1.5 million in annual savings, provided more favorable net terms with suppliers, and achieved price control tied to raw material index.Facilitate strategic relationships in the packaging and ingredient to supply the needs of Ardent Mills by leading and organizing quarterly business reviews.Develop creative solutions to minimize supply chain disruptions. Examples: Paper shortages, supplier act of god events, and different manufacturing equipment transitions.Manage and continuously improve packaging artwork process. The average review time went from 60+ days to 20 days because of increased focus on each function's responsibilities and communication between teamScrutinized bid quotations for factors such as terms and conditions, price, delivery, and quality control. Show less Develop quick action plans in order to serve Ardent Mills customers in time sensitive situtionsManage daily production planning for Denver and Commerce City Mills with volumes combined up to 25000 cwts of flour dailyOversee and create solutions to maximize Hard Second Clear and HRS Low FN consumption in customer flour blends to capture opportunistic profits for companyLed a CIR project to reduce waste and improve flour transfer system flexibility with expected savings of 50k after first year Show less

  • Direct Material Buyer

    Apr 2020 - now

  • Production Scheduler

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Production Supervisor

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Warehouse Supervisor

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2018