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United States

Morgan Hill, California, United States

• Oversee 13 billion bottle wholesale beverage alcohol distribution under Jack Daniel Dist., Wine-Co, Specs, Bev Mo, etc.• Leveraged SQL databases for data extraction, transforming financial data infrastructure and improving data accuracy by 30%.• Training new team members and setting ERP goals, cases, workflows and technical knowledge of SOP.• Budgeting, scheduling, costs/costing, wine and spirit inventory management, proper tracking of liquor.• Oversaw day & night operations, ensuring a 25% increase in order processing speed while maintaining 99% accuracy in order fulfillment• Orchestrated the merger of two warehouse facilities without disrupting operations, consolidating inventory and reducing overhead costs by 22%• Managed cross-departmental collaboration that reduced overall operational costs by 15% within the first year.• Streamlined freight and parcels operations, leading to a 10% reduction in overnight delivery times.• Negotiated with suppliers to secure better freight rates, saving the company $200,000 annually.• Develop 5S and KPI indicators for operation. Streamlined internal reporting processes by introducing advanced Excel models, resulting in a 20% reduction in monthly report generation time.• Fostered relationships with key suppliers to ensure a seamless supply chain operation even during periods of high demand.

Gilroy, California, United States

• Directed and oversees organization's manufacturing pavers, (Besser, Tiger 3 Columbia10 Model) block plant. Shot blasting and strong knowledge of aggregate production processes, equipment and safety protocols.• Safety Initiatives Developed M3, safety programs and measures promoting plant safety• Develop M3 documents including invoices, statements, purchase orders, orfers confirmations and shipping documents using MOS and StreamServe software• Manage M3 system environment, data conversion, apply fixes, service pack and database copy using LCM• Install configure and administrate M3 Smart Office, Infor Enterprise Search, and Grids• Meet capital budgets, Capex, coordinated plant startups, projects and projected cost goals and objectives• Perform pre-blast inspections of blast area. Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspection• Operate equipment and handle blasting agents with a high degree of competency, skill, and proficiency.• Plant Operations, startup, and managed numerous aspects of capital2.5 million capacity increase projects• Product manufacturing increased local plant volume by 10%, product quality vastly improved and delivered cost beat projections increasing gross profit by 14%• Manage and lead the inventory planning (Weekly/Monthly) for the outside purchased raw materials finished goods• Spec out, purchase install and startup new operations/projects with a return increase of 14.5 million revenue in 8 years projection Tactical buying responsibilities for critical commodities as required• Manage the procurement of project tooling, MRO supplies, and finished goods as required• Manage the stock room EE's and all the Inventory related activities ensuring rapid flow of material to the floor and inventory accuracy• Using RFQ strategy; supplier selection; bid analysis; award strategy; and implementation• Manages and optimizes cost management strategies to drive profitability, while implementing best practices to mitigate financial risks.

United States

• Coordinating, planning, communicating and problem-solving regarding Grain Storage, Facilities and Equipment, Transportation, Input Purchasing, Production Technology and Crop Sales.• Responsible for providing leadership and managing 55 million in Sales.• . Ensure that all Germain’s 150 employees always adhere to food safety procedures, quality and GMPs.• Oversee Capex and manage organizational budget development, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plan and maintaining appropriate contingency reserves.• Responsible for financial management including revenues, investments, debt management, procurement• Extensive involvement in Month End & Year End financial closes analyzing, reporting, & booking activity.• Drive to perform best seed quality to customer needs. (Sugar Beets, Sunflower, Heinz, Green Giant, Holiday Seed, Mission Ranch, Syngenta, etc.)• Compliance with inspection findings of local, state, and federal health authorities. • Provided support for Research, Development, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering departments, while reporting to the Vice-President of Operations..• Developing and implementing a production control and planning system aimed to meet or exceed customer expectations and to balance the level of manpower and machine requirement.• Facilitating and scheduling weekly runs with 8 Lines, 52 Dryer Beds and Clippers for all production with 70 nonunion staff. Implementation of HSE safety and company policies. (Prerequisites, GMPs, SOPs/SSOPs and SQF.• Utilized lean and Six Sigma methods to streamline workflow and ensure cost-effective production. Improve manpower utilization within existing department and process to ensure schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies.• Directed a team of 25 analysts to deliver comprehensive quarterly financial forecasts, identifying potential revenue streams that increased net income projections by 15%.

United States

• Manage 30 million in annual sales, 150 employees.• Responsible for managing entire plant operations with full P & L responsibilities.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.• Responsible for transportation of a fleet of 10 tractors & 18 trailers.• Oversee the safety requirement and assure all Kerry Foods associates are fully capable of achieving GMP’s, Quality, Food Safety, and sanitary expectations.• Maintains safe environment by supporting Food and Workplace Safety Rules and Regulations, as well as employee safety• Evaluate each department/station of the manufacturing/production process to ensure maximum efficiency.• Set appropriate goals that support plant goals for shift, operations and supervisors• Responsible for daily production requirements in accordance with Quality Control, GMP, SQF Level, HACCP and State and Federal regulations.• Oversee leadership responsibilities for key kaizen and safety and environment improvement champion for all le departments of the organization.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals.• Track Risk Assessment Numbers and create reports for operating departments demonstrating the risk of specific jobs and tasks within the department.• Prioritize Risk Reduction efforts based on highest risk jobs.• Countermeasures for risk reduction and collaborate with operating departments to implement them.• Estimate risk reduction based on hierarchy of risk, measure real reduction upon implementation of countermeasures.• Manage outbound/inbound of raw/finish goods INT/DOM• Schedule production run daily with W/O and picking functions and follow-up with team meetings, shift reports and pass downs.• Conduct hourly audits with QC to ensure best practice.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

San Leandro, California

• Manage day-to-day inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including sorting (Amazon QVC Kaiser, Macy etc.) mail, unloading, check-in and put-away.• Manage the facility to the clean compliance standards and measure against the CCP KPI’s• Planning implements and monitors KPIs. Overseeing warehouse activities including kitting, shipping, inventory management. Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste.• Team Meeting – Daily and Weekly meetings conducted to disseminate information on general business topics such as CCP/PPM/PPH, safety (near misses), compliance, and management of downtime.• Training staff to produce high quality bakery items while following proper food procedures.• Manages employees time to ensure reduced overtime. Budgeting and setting goals to maximize margins and grow profitability. Strive to gain/maintain a high level of customer satisfaction; uses customer feedback as a gauge and a way to improve performance.• Overseeing warehouse activities including kitting, shipping, inventory management. • Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste. Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding process. Evaluate employees and give suggestions for improvement.

United States

• Responsible for the overall Safety and 5S of their area or shift. This includes monitoring to ensure that all employees comply with safety regulations and the plant's safety program.• Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage.• Provided effective supervision and coaching to assigned shift/employees to achieve the required quality and production goals. Maintain department records and inventories.• Manpower management: day to day line support; PM and repair tasks; vacation scheduling; OT & weekend work scheduling• 6Interaction with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering• Perform routine safety checks on equipment.• Interaction with customer departments and managers (Paint, General Assembly.• Manage all Parts, accessory, & service marketing and retail/parts Work with Dealer (DMS) systems data and office applications.• Project management of repair, refurbishment and engineering change implementation projects• Standards development and creation of procedure and methods as well as maintaining updates as required• Automotive Manufacturing Operations the movement of model M3/MS/MX throughout the plant.• Provide the shift-to-shift communication link to keep all team members working toward the same goals.• Communicate to employees all issues that affect the plant.• Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems.• Associate Coaching – Engage employees individually through regular communication and interaction with informal as well focused conversations to help them achieve their developmental goals.• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process.• Process Improvement for the team to zone workstations.

Fremont, California

• Supervised the preparation of production schedules, preparation and assembly of meat cheese and salad products• Directed and supervised compliance with inspection findings of local, State, and federal health authorities.• Maintained files and records and submitted reports on site cleaning and sanitizing and food preparation. Supported the implementation and management of HACCP/USDA and FDA• Implemented variable production schedules (VPS) for each workstation.• Monitored all aspects of food handling, storage, preparation, assembly, packing, and quality control.• SAP for multiple functions to include inventory transactions, shipping, reports, and daily queries.• Reported weekly KPI's to Logistics Manager including, FIFO Accuracy, Reservation Timing Metrics, KANBAN /Metrics, Cycle Count Accuracy• Utilized SAP, Outlook and MS Office software to provide accurate product and financial reporting.• Ensure product supply meets customer demand through the management of inventory• Manage the plant scheduling process to meet the customer’s expectation, by optimizing the use of plant• Manage the plant scheduling process to meet the customer’s expectation, by optimizing the use of plant resources to complete assigned tasks. Work closely with the Six Sigma staff.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Supervise and coordination of activities of production workers in processing materials and manufacturing products.• Develop, lead, direct, update, reassessment, verification and periodic validation of FSQA programs including HACCP Program, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Pest Control, Good Manufacturing Practices,• Approved Supplier Program, Foreign Material Control, Plant Sanitation, Chemical Control, Product Quality Assurance, FSQA Customer Complaints, Food Defense and Security.• Direct employee training of FSQA programs, policies, and procedures and direct Independent FSQA Audit Program – SQF Audits • Ensure adherence to Quality/HACCP/FDA/SQF L2/GMP standards and safety rules.• Actively participate in improving workplace environment, employee safety, food safety, sanitation, process efficiency, and food quality.• Implemented process improvements resulting in a 10% increase in production efficiency• Coordinate 1st and 2nd and swing shift to conduct all pass down.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes• Represents Department at company meetings, functions and/or activities.• Oversee all (Frozen fruit, Cocoa, Cheese, Sugar, Flour) ingredients.

City Of Industries, Ca

• Monitored all (100+) Inbound/Outbound Supervisor/ Leads/ Bin/Bulk pullers employees’ day-to-day activities in & out the food plant.• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, GMP’s, SQF and HAACP support programs assuring conformity to all company, customer and government standards.• Coached and trained all supervisors of HACCP, SQF Level 2&3, FDA and OSHA state guidelines of food & safety processing.• Manage All capital projects to include kettles, warehouse, machinery equipment, parking lots and any major projects 1.2million.• Approve and oversee the company’s financial statements and assist in the preparation of executive and Board of Directors presentations on capital structure (20%).• Accountable for reducing labor costs including overtime costs; maintenance costs, downtime, and product re-work. • Developed spare parts program to prevent plant downtime and reduce costs.• Received and ship (raw material/dry good) food production orders using FIFO. Picking company online network with great customer service in calls and callbacks. Small wholesale, small parcel orders, VIP Kits, Kitty Pack, E-Commerce, and thru DHL/FedEx/USPS online.• Hourly inspections through zones, inspected material dates, dated codes, lot numbers & equipment.• Planned work schedules, assignments, and production sequence, to meet production goals & daily review.• Swift Pic-Pick to light system picking productivity to double in flow/shelf rack picking, mobile cart picking and assembly/kitting workstations.• Managed order processing and outbound carton flow across multiple order picking zones to increase outbound. • Worked with our 3PL (International/Domestic) partners to maintain our cost of all transportation inbound and outbound. Small wholesale and small parcel orders through DHL/FedEx/USPS online.