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Marshall, Minnesota, Us

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Us

- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization - Redefined the culture and turned around the performance of multiple manufacturing facilities- Direct, developed, and implemented a safety mindset to engage all employees in our safety culture while improving the working conditions for all - Developed and set standards for AOP and productivity plans - Direct, developed, and oversaw the development and implementation of capital plans/projects related to production improvement, repair, maintenance, and expansion- Developed, managed, implemented new product launches- Managed S&OP meetings to drive inter company relations as well as driving objectives/processes/procedures for optimal company results - Defined and implemented operations strategy, structure, and processes - Managed the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities - Developed and monitored KPIs to proactively identify issues and propose solutions - Hire, direct, train, and develop employees at all levels- Guided, directed, and evaluated the work of management and leadership team members- Worked with HR to implement and refine company policies, procedures, and working practices

Marshall, Minnesota, Us

- Redefined the culture and turned around the performance of multiple RTE plant manufacturing facilities - Ice Cream Plant, Bakery Plant, Beverage plant, Injection Molding facility. - Managed ten site managers and more than 400+ employees indirectly - Directed, managed, and/or provided appropriate support for: Finance, HR, Maintenance, FSQ, Sanitation, Operations, OPEX/CI, Planning, Scheduling, EHS, PSM, DC, and R&D - Hired, directed, trained, and developed employees at all levels and functions - Responsible for the manufacturing safe quality foods, in three different plants, that met the requirements of all regulatory agencies and our customers while reducing product variability and foreign material to achieve business goals; along with managing a Plastic injection facility, Dry Storage warehouse, Wastewater facility, Employee Store, and DC - Developed and managed the turnaround objective at the complex in safety, quality, performance, labor, waste, cost, and productivity - Directed, developed, and implemented a working safe mindset that engages the workforce mentality to work towards zero injuries through safety initiatives - Developed, directed, and implemented strategies that improved working conditions to keep employees safe while still being able to achieve production volume that meets product established targeted return on assets employed and contribution to sales/profits - Developed, planned, and directed short and long-term operating objectives/initiatives in areas such as cost reduction, quality, and new product integration at the plant and company level - Developed and delivered favorably to our 2019 and 2020 AOP and productivity plans - Developed and set standards for 2021 AOP and productivity plans - Oversaw the development of and implementation of capital plans/projects related to production improvement, repair, maintenance, and expansion - Developed, managed, and implemented R&D projects in the Stage Gate process

Chicago, Il, Us

- Managed and lead to Safety and Quality excellence at all times – reduced TRIR from 23 to 0- Passed all quality audits (internal and external) with >85% ratings from receiving <60% ratings before being brought to the site - Oversaw compliance with plant policies and procedures. - Effectively communicated with managers and all employees (general, administrative, and a technical level). - Lead and guided the development of the sites APO forecasting software program. - Implemented scheduling and operational improvements that lead increased production time/throughput while reducing waste- Utilized lean manufacturing and six-sigma methodologies to improve operations. - Structured and managed the plant’s production goals and capital projects. - Developed and implemented routines and rituals to drive ownership, direction, and optimization of plant performance- Developed and delivered favorable to our 2018 AOP and productivity plans

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Mechanical, Electrical, Automation for Filling, Packaging, and Materials equipment. Quality and Sanitation, PMs, SAP.

Chicago, Il, Us

Filling, Packaging, Materials, Quality, Sanitation, PMs, SAP

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General