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Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Taylor, Mi, Us

•Direct Report- 9 Leadership positions, 120 hourly employees.•Manage the production department and ensure that resources are being utilized correctly.•Manage the shipping and receiving department.•Develop and implement new operation procedures.•Develop new HR policies.•Lead the daily production meetings. •Lead a team that is focused on reducing headcount by restructuring the process flow and research new equipment that can aid the company in reducing headcount.•Assist the QA manager with implementing SQF facility wide.•Develop and execute training/development plans for my direct reports.•Assisted with the startup of 3 new pieces of equipment and championed one of them as the company expert.•Co-Chair of the safety team and implementing the first company safety team. •Lead new projects that focus on improving product flow.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Direct Reports- 6 Leadership positions, 230 hourly employees • Manage the production department and ensure that resources are being utilized correctly.• Manage the execution of the weekly schedule • Develop new operation procedures• Develop new HR policies• Lead the daily production meeting • Lead a team that is focused on reducing head count by restructuring the process flow and research new equipment that can aid the company in reducing head count• Manage the maintenance department • Monitor the PM system for accuracy and completeness• Schedule the necessary time for larger maintenance projects• Assist with new projects and the launch of new products• Manage the safety department

• Direct Reports - 4 Salary, 9 Leads and 150 non-salaried employees.• Manage the production department and ensure that our resources on all shifts are being utilized correctly.• Monitor the levels of raw ingredients and packaging to ensure weekly goals are met.• Manage the expectations of the weekly schedule and make any necessary adjustments. • Monitor yield and waste results. • Lead the War on Waste team. • Drive Continuous Improvement and safety. • Reduced the amount of manpower needed to operate the production department.• Site champion for our Inventory Management System.• Lead the daily planning meeting with our corporate office.• Assist with and develop new operating procedures. • Responsible for purchasing manufacturing supplies and maintenance supplies, while filling in as the Maintenance Manager.• Acting Maintenance Manager, prior to the position being filled.• Manage the Warehouse team including the Warehouse lead and Inventory Manager.• Conduct end of month inventories. • Ensure that orders are being shipped correctly and on time.• Monitor product inventory for accuracy. • Monitor ingredients to ensure supplies are at the correct level.• Acting Plant Manager, in their absence.

North Charleston, South Carolina, Us

Keep safety and quality at the forefront of all departmental decisions.Lead Weekly Shift Meetings & regularly communicate site’s vision, progress, goals to associates.Lead Production Facilitators and hourly manufacturing associates throughout the plant.Lead by example to help achieve our goal to be an accident free workplace and to increase associate engagement for safety. Actively Participate in all safety programs, initiatives & teams. Regularly look for safety improvement opportunities, audit safety compliance, and make sure that the Incident Investigation process for any safety incident is handled in a timely manner. Mentor & Assist Hourly Safety Team Leaders.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

Assisted in leading and directing operations on the production floor. Enforced quality, production, and safety standards.Managed expectations for weekly production schedule, monitored all production closely and proactively revised plans to meet deadlines and goals. Oversaw and performed facility audits, FDA audits, and the State of South Carolina audits.Led safety initiatives, training, and implementation as Safety Manager. Coached and mentored production management to achieve optimal performance on an ongoing basis. Served as point-of-contact 24/7 for production related issues and facility emergency calls.Fostered a positive company culture and enhanced employee engagement by partnering with the HR department to provide training to production supervisors. Dramatically reduced turnover in 6 months as a result.Drove operational efficiency by formulating production schedule to fill orders on time and exceed customer’s expectations in quantity of product. Played a vital role in the proposals to ownership and implementation of new automation equipment.

Northbrook, Illinois, Us

Conducted all new hire GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) training. Performed post-accident safety trainings. Revised trainings as needed to improve success. Facilitated monthly safety trainings for all 230 employees to decrease incidents and advance workplace safety. Collaborated with the Head of Safety at the lead facility in Northbrook, IL to enhance the safety program for both facilities in the company.Monitored the employee safety incentive program. Recognized employees accordingly. Oversaw OSHA required safety trainings and coordinated contracts for any outside services that were in need to fulfill the OSHA standards. Updated and enforced safety policies and created post-accident safety trainings. Restructured trainings to be more interactive and therefore more effective. Decreased accidents by more than 50% in the first year of implementation.Chosen by Vice President to obtain the certifications needed to train personnel. Successfully trained 2 QA Managers.

Field Inspections on officers working at job sites.Assist Site Supervisors with managing there employees and sites.Find solutions to problems that I come across at the different sites and present my solutions to the GM and then implement them at the specific location.Issue Disciplinary reports when necessary.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

Responsible for oversight and management of six field sites and field inspectors program, providing world-class customer service and security solutions to a variety of clientele.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Maintain order and disciplineEnforce rules, regulations and applicable legislationProvide 1st response in the event of assault, riot, fire, medical emergency, etc.Provide tactical support for ongoing emergenciesIssue periodic reports

Youth Outdoor Treatment Center • Supervised 10-13 Residents • Taught Residents life skills, such as cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene • Helped residents with their problems in a therapeutic setting • Completed daily and monthly paper work on the resident’s behavior and progress in camp

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice

Bs, Criminal Justice