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Darren Blew

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Manufacturing Operations Manager at Insignia International
📍 Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

Darren is an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager with a background in supply chain and agribusiness, having worked for major companies like Insignia International, Smithfield Foods, and Cargill. He holds a Masters Degree and a Meat Science Certificate from Kansas State University and is currently seeking a new role.

He is passionate about the food industry, particularly beef production. He follows developments in the sector, showing a keen interest in the nutritional value of beef and the environmental benefits of sustainable practices like effective grazing.

Unique fact: Darrens expertise is underscored by a specialized Meat Science Certificate, highlighting his deep knowledge of the agribusiness sector.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
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Priorities

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Supply Chain Management
With experience as a Materials Manager and Scheduler, he is actively seeking a new role focused on scheduling and supply chain logistics.
Manufacturing Excellence
His career focus is on operational excellence in manufacturing, including a past role as a Senior Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Insignia International
6-2024 - 10-2025
Materials Manager and Scheduler
Insignia International
5-2022 - 5-2024
Senior Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager
Smithfield Foods
10-2021 - 5-2022
Assistant Business Manager
Cargill
1-2020 - 10-2021
Senior Material Requirements Planner
Cargill
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Education
2013 - 2016
Master’s Degree
Kansas State University
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s Degree
Kansas State University
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