Darin Elliott

About Darin Elliott

I\'m a family oriented, leader who\'s focus is on developing people and allowing them the freedom to take ownership in their positions to drive company wide results. Our #1 assets must be allowed and encouraged to grow and expand their knowledge and responsibilities!Focused and capable Plant Operations Manager with 24+ years’ experience in operational and technical management roles within food manufacturing industry. Brings knowledge across all areas of plant operations; safety, continuous improvement, team building, production, quality, project management, planning, processes, and logistics. Proven capacity to lead positive change and transformation across large workforce. Experienced in the planning and implementation of projects to drive production and business performance. Strong people management abilities, with an engaging and empowering leadership approach. Builds and sustains relationships with key stakeholders; understands and utilizes organizational dynamics to achieve objectives. Has the ability to generate culture of safety and quality through controls and risk mitigation. ‘Brings technical knowledge, transformational capabilities, and capacity for strong operational leadership’

Experience

1. General Manager

   Amtech Ingredients, Inc

   Jan 2021 — Present · Albert Lea, MN, US

   AmTech Ingredients is a Manufacturer of Powdered Specialty Food Ingredients serving markets worldwide. Whether it be to add convenience in handling during processing, consistency in preparation, extending shelf life, a unique flavor profile, or a specific function in a formula, the AmTech product line offers food applications a dynamic solution. We pride ourselves with World-Class Customer Service, treating each customer as our partner in business and reacting to the ever changing rapid pace of the marketplace food trends, including Identity Preserved, Non GMO, Gluten Free or Organic.

Education

• University of Minnesota Crookston

  Associate of Arts (AA), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

  1988 — 1990

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Capital Projects
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Food Processing
• Employee Training
• Plant Operations
• Haccp
• Food
• Plant Maintenance
• Staff Development
• Energy Management
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Food Industry
• Food Safety
• Management
• Team Building Facilitation
• Operating Budgets
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Maintenance Management
• Facility Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Facilities Management
• Sports Coaching