• Implemented departmental policies, goals, and procedures, fostering a culture of success through a positive daily work ethic, using employee management skills• Ensured consistent adherence to USDA and FDA food safety principles, improving compliance and reducing incidents.• Analyzed industry and consumer trends, market data, and sales metrics utilizing Excel, leading to informed decision-making and improved sales strategies.• Collaborated with staff to identify food safety concerns, evaluating processes to enhance safety standards.• Developed long-term strategies for product categories and analyzed products to determine demand, enhancing product offerings while also meeting market needs.• Managed relationships with vendors, improving information sharing to increase supply chain efficiency.• Assisted in production by operating machinery when necessary and coordinating with team members to support daily goals, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.• Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including roll stock, grinding, and forming equipment, to minimize downtime.• Managed item setup and descriptions, ensuring accurate product information for inventory management and sales staff.• Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure goal achievement and identify areas for cost reduction and program improvement.• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties, ensuring effective daily operations.• Maintained and organized proper food safety paperwork, ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.• Performed personnel functions, such as selection, training, and evaluation to enhance team performance and productivity.• Collaborated and planned day-to-day operations of the plant utilizing department heads to optimize operational efficiency.

• Ordered products based on usage projections and product needs, creating optimal stock levels and reducing overstock.• Managed inventory levels using first in, first out methodology, striving for a goal of zero waste• Implemented necessary food safety process or policy changes when necessary, enhancing compliance and safety standards.• Interviewed employees, customers, and vendors to gather information on products and services, leading to improved purchasing decisions.• Inspected and oversaw all aspects of the purchase order lifecycle, resulting in timely and accurate order processing.• Negotiated contracts and facilitated price reduction strategies with vendors, achieving cost savings and improved relationships.• Utilized inventory management software to maintain par levels, leading to optimal stock availability and a reduction in excess inventory.• Managed purchasing contracts to ensure consistent profitability and compliance with industry regulations leading to more effective relationships.• Developed new and existing vendor and customer relationships to boost purchasing power, resulting in lower costs.• Planned procurement with the production manager to optimize production needs, avoiding production slow downs and product shortages.• Conducted cost management and analysis meetings with management and production manager, leading to improved profitability through strategic purchasing.• Listened actively to team members, customers and vendors, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced understanding and improved decision-making processes.• Communicated effectively with team members, customers and vendors and to ensure accurate and efficient information exchange, supporting operational process improvements.• Monitored and assessed performance of myself, team members and the organization. Implementing corrective actions that led to operational improvements.

• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products and directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.• Directed production, processing, distribution, and testing of products in the facility, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality output.• Ensured consistent adherence to USDA and FDA food safety principles, maintaining compliance and preventing violations.• Reviewed processing schedules and production orders to make informed decisions on inventory, staffing, and duty assignments, optimizing resource allocation.• Reviewed operations and collaborated with technical and administrative staff to resolve production, processing, environmental health, and food safety concerns.• Hired, trained, evaluated, and discharged staff, resolving personnel grievances to maintain a productive and productive work environment.• Developed and implemented production tracking and quality control systems to improve efficiency and product quality.• Prepared and maintained accurate production reports, facilitating informed decision-making and transparency.• Reviewed goals and collaborated with support staff to develop new products and processes, enhancing product offerings and operational efficiency.• Developed budgets and approved expenditures for supplies and materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and company goal achievement.• Conducted personnel audits to ensure adherence to food safety and environmental regulations, improving compliance and safety standards.• Maintained records to demonstrate compliance with city, state, and government laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring operational integrity.• Supervised subordinate employees in a positive and encouraging atmosphere, enhancing team morale and productivity.• Optimized operational costs and productivity while observing county, state, and government rules and regulations, leading to improved efficiency and compliance.