Denise Grant is a seasoned Human Resources Consultant at DCG Consulting Company, known for her expertise in providing strategic HR solutions to help organizations reach their goals. With over a decade of experience in the field, Denise has developed a strong reputation for her ability to advise and guide businesses on a wide range of HR issues, from talent acquisition and retention to employee relations and compliance.
Prior to joining DCG Consulting, Denise held several HR roles in various industries where she honed her skills in strategic planning, workforce development, and change management. A strong believer in continuous learning, she has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has pursued several professional development courses in HR management. Denise's innovative approach to HR management has made her an invaluable asset to DCG Consulting and its clients.More...
Chuck Lacy
Project Manager / Consultant@Oxford Global Resources
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• 30 years of Operations experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing utilizing Process Improvement disciplines to realize targeted results regarding equipment utilization and labor optimization.
• Experience with successfully delivering capital projects across multiple industries has resulted in working with multiple equipment vendors to find the right solutions for projects related to case packing, conveyance (in-process and finished goods), palletizing, filling, bagging, blending, and minimizing waste streams.
• Over 15 years spent working dedicated off-shifts, which drives my understanding for the need to cover all shifts / perspectives when assessing projects, determining solutions and developing training processes.
EXPERIENCE DEPTH
• Operations Improvement leader with a history of achieving improvement objectives.
• Built teams of 6-24 people into effectively cross-functional units that have consistently resulted in savings of $2 million per annum.
• $408K annualized butterfat savings at Borden.
• $600K annualized savings in the cooking process at Land O’Lakes.
• $75K annualized savings in packaging operations at Land O’Lakes.
• 292% Overtime reduction and eliminated 100% quality audit step of FG at Biery Cheese.
• Kaizen leadership at Dr Pepper drove a 63% improvement in changeover times (changing products and package sizes) on the plant’s most diverse line.
EXPERTISE
• Solution Development & Implementation
• DMAIC and P-A-V-A Methodologies Application
• Vertical & Horizontal Team Integration
• Performance Analysis
• CI Program Implementation
• Delivering CI in plant settings
• Building Foundational & Sustainable Performance Practices
• Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• Grain Milling & Processing (Rice, Wheat & Corn)
• GMP Training & Sustainability
• Chocolate & Sugared Confections
• Dairy (Milk & Cheese) / UHT and UF
• 24/7/365 Plant Operation Leadership
• FDA
• USDA
• FSQA
• SQF
• Beverage
• PSM
• Juice (Hot & Cold Process)
• HACCP
• BRC
• Successful auditMore...