Built a Scalable Production Department from Scratch
Lenworth Gordon
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Posted Jun 18, 2025
Built a production department, developed SOPs, hired staff, and implemented Lean systems.
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Oct 11, 2021 - Feb 3, 2025
Clients
Hudson Valley Harvest
Title: Built a Scalable Production Department from Scratch
Role: Director of Operations & Production
Description:
I built the entire production department, developing SOPs, hiring and training staff, and implementing Lean systems. These improvements directly supported a $500K+ increase in customer revenue and cut operational inefficiencies across departments.
Title: Streamlined Weekend Plant Operations for Increased Output
Role: Operations Manager
Description:
As the weekend plant manager, I optimized scheduling, reduced bottlenecks using Six Sigma tools, and ensured compliance with safety and quality standards. These changes helped increase throughput and stabilized plant performance across shifts.
Title: Designed SOPs and Process Maps for Cross-Functional Teams
Role: Consultant / Internal Leader
Description:
I created detailed SOPs and workflow maps for production, logistics, and QA teams. These tools standardized operations, reduced training time, and empowered frontline staff to hit KPIs consistently. Resulted in a measurable drop in errors and waste.