Cross-functional team member for New Products ensuring regulatory compliance for labeling, shipping and trade. Drive continuous improvement and knowledge base for other departments through training, process development and verification of processes. Improved trade compliance process for Plants after identifying and leading internal problem-solving team; reduced company exposure to trade compliance risks currently and in future. Lead introduction of non-GMO (not Genetically Modified Organisms) product across business using FMEA methodology. Continuous Improvement Team Lead for Over-label project delivering saving of $80,000 per year ongoing. External Audit company representative interfacing with government agencies on behalf of company, FDA, TTB, and DOT.

Implement and validate new products in SAP Master Data (MD) module. Led GLS (global label system) implementation for site and MD Team. Implemented project 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Site SME for product labels. Design and implement site MOC (management of change) SharePoint Application.

Manage day shift or second shift of logistics and warehouse associates, 7-15. Ensure products meet transportation deadlines against daily schedule. Ensure receiving area completes all timely receipts and warehousing of goods. Improve warehouse utilization to maximize space coordinating with procurement to move unused goods out. Improve process of tracking yard trailers through visual management tools.

Lead manufacturing team of 9 operators and 2 maintenance associates for Freestyle Area. Unique beverage mixing and packaging for Freestyle machine, self-selection dispensers at food service locations nationally. Ensure products meet quality standards and customer demand in a safe environment. No safety significant injury or lost-time during this time period. Collaborate with internal resources and original equipment manufacturers to improve designs. Reduced downtime and increased production volume by 27% in 2012 by process improvements. Increased run time by decreasing CIP (clean in place) times from 45 to 30 minutes per event.Improved mixing flexibility by empirical testing of batch hold times from 48 to 96 hours. Implemented rotation and training program for area. Trained 5 associates from new hire to full operator in 12 months. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Manager for multiple sites. Lead facilities to a 16% improvement in 12 months, 88% score in 1st year, 90% average in second year.