Kevin Harden
Results driven manufacturing and operations professional
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About
Results driven manufacturing and operations professional with extensive experience in food processing, glass production, and distribution environments. Skilled in supervising teams, training and onboarding employees, and implementing safety and quality standards to ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and GMP regulations. Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot industrial equipment, manage logistics, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Strong leadership background in employee development, performance coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced with forklift and pallet jack operation, production scheduling, and recordkeeping. Recognized for adaptability, effective communication, and commitment to fostering safe, productive, and high-performance workplaces.
Experience
Warehouse Distribution Manager at Excell Brands (2025-01 – 2026-12)
- Managed daily warehouse distribution operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment for regional retail accounts.
- Supervised warehouse staff across multiple shifts, ensuring productivity, safety compliance, and on-time shipment performance.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics to maintain efficient product flow and accurate inventory levels.
- Implemented operational processes and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and meet company KPIs.
- Maintained OSHA and company safety standards while training employees on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and best practices.
Superintendent at Tyson Foods (2021-01 – 2025-12)
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-volume food processing facility.
- Supervised and developed frontline supervisors and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Enforced compliance with OSHA, USDA, and company safety/quality standards, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring product integrity.
- Monitored performance metrics, identified bottlenecks, and implemented process improvements that boosted productivity and reduced downtime.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams including maintenance, HR, and logistics to align operations with company goals and meet production schedules.
Production Supervisor at Cardinal Glass (2013-01 – 2021-12)
- Designed, implemented, and supervised employee training programs to ensure workforce competency in glass production processes, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
- Conducted onboarding sessions and skills assessments, ensuring new hires met performance standards and were fully integrated into production teams.
- Coached and supported frontline supervisors and leads in applying training strategies that improved productivity, reduced errors, and reinforced safety compliance.
- Maintained detailed training records, certifications, and progression matrices to track employee development and regulatory compliance.
- Partnered with operations leadership to identify skill gaps and develop continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced efficiency and workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology – UNI
Associate of Arts in Psychology – SWCC
