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Phillip Hemker

Bartelso

Summary

Diligent Production Manager oversees teams and operations to optimize productivity. Manages inventory and production schedules to meet company targets. Proactive problem-solver and empowering leader with 10+ years of industrial experience.

Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Flour Mill Superintendent

ADM Milling
03.2025 - Current
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize production efficiency and meet customer needs.
  • Mentored staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through training programs.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency in project delivery.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.

Bulk Loading Superintendent

ADM Milling
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Monitor production standards and operations to KPI's.
  • Direct daily activities for 20+ hourly colleagues.
  • Maintain housekeeping schedules.
  • Coordinate ordering and consumption of raw materials.
  • Collaborate with maintenance team to complete routine maintenance schedules as well as emergency maintenance.
  • Ensure company safety standards are being met by colleagues.

Production Manager

Bayer Crop Science
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Set and enforced production standards and monitored operations to consistently meet cost, quality, and delivery standards.
  • Worked with ten direct reporting employees to help them achieve career goals.
  • Oversaw quality control measures to maintain high product standards.
  • Monitored productivity levels of 30 full-time and 24 seasonal employees and made staffing adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop efficient production processes.
  • Directed work teams that produce 3,000,000+ units of soybean seed each year to be distributed to dealers and customers.

Seed Technician

Bayer Crop Science
12.2016 - 10.2022
  • Led safety training sessions to promote culture of safe work practices among team members.
  • Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for different varieties of seeds or equipment used in facility.
  • Conducted purity inspections of 5000-7000 acres of seed production fields.
  • Developed standard operating procedures SOPs for various tasks within scope of Seed Technician's responsibilities.
  • Coordinated cleaning, calibration, maintenance, and repair of seed processing equipment.
  • Managed repairs and maintenance for facilities equipment, and tools.

Feed Mill Operator

The Maschhoffs, Inc.
08.2013 - 11.2016
  • Coordinated with other department personnel, including warehouse staff and truck drivers, to ensure seamless workflow between departments to deliver 4000-5000 tons of feed to production partners weekly.
  • Monitored production output to ensure timely completion of orders.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on milling machinery, including lubrication and cleaning tasks.
  • Kept accurate records of production data, such as material usage, machine settings, and output levels.

Feed Mill Operator

Animal Nutrition, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2013
  • Documented production output, including quantities, quality, and materials used.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on milling machinery, including lubrication and cleaning tasks.
  • Operated milling machines to grind various types of grain.
  • Managed inventory levels of over one hundred different raw materials to prevent stock shortages that could impact production schedules.

Education

B.S. - Agribusiness Economics

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
01.2006

A.A. - General Studies

Kaskaskia College
01.2004

Skills

  • Staffing management
  • Production Planning
  • Production Oversight
  • Capacity Planning
  • Logistics
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Quality Tracking/Quality Control

Interests

  • I own and operate a small grain farm in Bartelso, Illinois I grow corn, soybeans, and wheat
  • I am actively engaged in the Germantown Kernel Nut Club, a group which is dedicated to providing opportunities for the youth in the community
  • I am a former board member of the Clinton County Farm Bureau I served for 12 years, including 3 years as Secretary and 5 years on the Foundation committee

Timeline

Flour Mill Superintendent

ADM Milling
03.2025 - Current

Bulk Loading Superintendent

ADM Milling
06.2024 - 03.2025

Production Manager

Bayer Crop Science
10.2022 - 06.2024

Seed Technician

Bayer Crop Science
12.2016 - 10.2022

Feed Mill Operator

The Maschhoffs, Inc.
08.2013 - 11.2016

Feed Mill Operator

Animal Nutrition, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2013

A.A. - General Studies

Kaskaskia College

B.S. - Agribusiness Economics

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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