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Operations ~ Workplace Safety ~ Cost Control ~ Product Quality

Team-Building & Leadership ~ Process Improvements ~ SOP Development

         Offer demonstrated success in plant operations leadership including production, safety compliance, quality assurance, personnel training, reporting, and inventory control.

         Substantial background in food manufacturing; excel at devising rigorous food safety processes, procedures, and HACCP plans.

         Highly skilled at implementing lean methods to maximize product quality, production efficiency, cost containment, revenue growth, and waste reduction.

         Extensive talents in leading cross-functional teams to accomplish or surpass production and performance goals in alignment with budgetary, timeline, and quality criteria.

         Consummate strengths in troubleshooting, decision-making, trend analysis, and forecasting.

         Adept at preparing reports for upper management to track progress and monitor attainment of goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

         Motivating leader who effectively builds, develops, coaches, empowers, and inspires high-performance teams.

         Proven expertise in orchestrating cost-effective equipment upgrades and other projects involving numerous third-party personnel.

Ventura Foods, LLC, Birmingham, AL, 2002 to Present

Production Supervisor

         Apply sharp organizational skills toward seamlessly directing, coordinating, and supervising five production lines at Birmingham facility with 29 direct reports.

         Spearhead safe and efficient unloading of railcars and trucks delivering edible oils for production, and oversee all facets of mix floor operations and support groups encompassing ingredient set-up, butter melting, processing food safety, and rework.

         Join forces with corporate R&D business segment to evolve new product concepts from lab to full-scale production via mixing, processing, and packaging in stringent alignment with customer requirements to achieve final product approval.

         Train, coach, mentor, and continually develop production team members to ensure constant adherence to FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) criteria.

         Consistently maintain excellent SQF audit ratings and ensure products conform to specific customer requirements.

         Leverage strong expertise in lean manufacturing to devise SOPs and OPLs in response to commissioning of new production equipment.

         Chosen and awarded as Supervisor of the Year in 2015 based on outstanding performance and achievements.

         Held concurrent role as maintenance supervisor for one year while company searched for qualified, full-time replacement.

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President Baking Company, Birmingham, AL, 2000 to 2002

Plant Manager

         Governed full-scope daily operations at Birmingham plant including staffing, training, OSHA compliance, quality control & assurance, cost control, and forecasting.

         Planned, devised and launched multiple initiatives to elevate quality levels, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

         Standardized operational procedures to streamline scheduling, production, inventory control, and report preparation.

President Baking Company / Consolidated Biscuit Company, Inc., Birmingham, AL, 1998 to 2000

Production Manager / Shift Manager

         Controlled complete spectrum of production operations at Birmingham plant comprising six supervisors and 150 union employees.

         Steered new product development, transfers, and product implementation for both value line and nationally-known product labels (i.e. Keebler).

         Effectively shepherded production operations according to frequently changing needs, trends, requirements, and activities within QA, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and sanitation departments.

         Nurtured and maintained cohesive relationships with union shop stewards to maximize staff satisfaction and top talent retention.

         Served on Safety Committee, and played an integral role in plant realizing over one million man hours without a lost-time accident and winning two BCMA safety awards (1998 and 1999).

         Successfully drove operations to earn and maintain Superior rating from American Institute of Baking (AIB) for excellence in food quality and safety.

         Met or exceeded standards and expectations for budget compliance, raw materials management, labor expense control, and waste minimization.

President Baking Company, Charlotte, NC, 1992 to 1998

Production Manager

         Steadily advanced through a series of promotions to most recent role directing, aligning, and motivating employees and supervisors in processing, packaging, and palletizing consumer product according to fiscal, quality, and scheduling guidelines.

         Promoted and supported cooperative, safety-focused, and efficient production efforts among all departments and personnel.

         Identified, analyzed, and resolved issues with equipment to ensure operational continuity and customer satisfaction.

         Coordinated ongoing training for staff in multiple areas from equipment operation to safety rules and regulations.

         Served on Safety Committee and successfully realized 2.4 million man hours without a lost-time accident.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in production management, significant experience in leading highly-efficient plant operations, and well-developed talents in SOP development, cost control, safety management, and union relations. I constantly strive to capitalize on modern technologies to propel company growth, productivity and competitive positioning, and am highly regarded for my expertise in implementing lean approaches to garner measurable improvements. My extensive experience in enforcing stringent adherence to quality and regulatory criteria will certainly prove to be an immediate asset to your company. To complement these qualifications, I offer an excellent blend of analytical, planning, and forecasting skills which are vital in production management.

As an influential addition to your leadership team, you will find that I am remarkably positioned to guide (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) in not only attaining, but exceeding its goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you soon. Please note that I plan on relocating to the Daytona Beach area in approximately (INSERT NUMBER) weeks.

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