Colin Manley Email and Phone Number
I am an accomplished operations leader with a demonstrated history of delivering sustainable results for manufacturing and supply chain focused businesses. My extensive experience and expertise in this field enable me to help organizations achieve their goals by providing valuable insights and direction. My leadership style fosters higher levels of employee engagement and workplace satisfaction, is grounded by intellectual humility, values diverse viewpoints and is geared toward driving daily execution by instilling the necessary disciplines and accountabilities around a company’s critical core functions. I also collaborate with others to focus on identifying and implementing innovative solutions designed to optimize resources, deliver cost savings, increase value and drive overall improvement with a central focus on delivering best-in-class products and services to customers.My core background, knowledge and know-how are rooted in, but not limited to, the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry with experiences ranging from manufacturing plant to corporate operations leadership roles.I am currently seeking to explore manufacturing and operations leadership opportunities in the Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Also open to contract consulting and travel.Please contact me directly via LinkedIn messaging or at colinmanleyMN@gmail.com to start a conversation about your current and future operational needs.
Alcsource
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AlcsourceSaint Paul, Mn, Us
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Operations ManagerFunny Water Dec 2022 - PresentDelivering daily operational oversight and leadership to this Chicago based start-up in the alcoholic beverage industry. Key focus areas include end-to-end supply chain leadership, contract manufacturing management, 3PL relationship management, state-by-state compliance, licensing and legal requirements, event planning support for each market and distributor sampling program.Visit www.funnywater.com to learn more about this exciting new low-alcohol no-bubbles brand! -
OwnerDraft Horse Solutions, Llc Jan 2022 - PresentProviding business consulting services and fractional bandwidth for food & beverage, CPG and other manufacturing and supply chain focused companies.
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Full-Time ParentingCareer Break Jun 2020 - Jan 2022Provided full-time at-home family support during '20/'21 covid surges while my spouse worked extended hours in frontline healthcare.
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General ManagerEssilor Aug 2017 - Jun 2020Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FrESSILOR OF AMERICA (ELOA): Essilor’s mission is improving lives by improving sight. The organization works every day to protect and correct eyesight by designing, manufacturing and distributing quality vision care solutions worldwide.I led the company's Twin City Optical manufacturing platform in Plymouth, MN where I transformed a history of command-and-control management to a people-first culture by developing leadership talent and incorporating more collaborative and innovative practices.(This business closed as the result of a significant Covid-19 related business downturn in the first half of 2020) -
Service Support ManagerLowe'S Companies, Inc. Apr 2016 - Aug 2017Mooresville, Nc, UsLOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT – Based in Mooresville, NC, Lowe’s has been helping customers improve the places they call home since it was founded in 1946. It has grown from a small hardware store to a home improvement company providing customers inspiration and support whenever and wherever they shop.Promoted into this newly created role after less than a year in a department manager role.Led the store's Appliance and Millwork sales departments and Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse and Delivery Operations teamsEngaged staff with a set of core operating principles that supported daily retail operations, drove down operational costs and elevated the customer service experience after the sale -
General ManagerRestaurant Technologies, Inc. May 2015 - Apr 2016Mendota Heights, Mn, UsFor more than 15 years, Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) has helped the foodservice industry improve food quality and consistency, operational efficiency, safety, cleanliness and sustainability through the automated delivery, storage, handling and disposal of fryer oil.I led and managed the daily operations of two oil distribution and technical service organizations based in Mendota Heights, MN and Des Moines, IA respectively. These two locations served more than 1000 restaurant customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska -
Operations ManagerArchway Marketing Services Jan 2014 - Jul 2014Maple Grove, Minnesota, UsSuccessfully led, managed and directed the activities of 6 frontline managers and 70 core associates to streamline the order fulfillment process, reduce the cost of logistics and simplify project execution for assigned clients in the functional areas of receiving, inventory control, production (pick-and-pack), consolidation and shipping(A new CEO and change in strategy resulted in position elimination at the end of June, 2014) -
Expert (Consultant @General Mills)Yourencore Sep 2013 - Jan 2014Indianapolis, In, UsProvided operations and start-up management support for General Mills' Mill City and Small Planet Foods DivisionsAlso led efforts to scale up a new food product in partnership with a contract manufacturer in Toronto, Canada -
Production ManagerRalcorp Frozen Bakery Products Jan 2012 - Oct 2012Drove improved plant performance in a challenging business climate and provided leadership to 6 frontline managers and 130 hourly associates by leveraging my extensive background in manufacturing operations, corporate business operations and continuous improvement(Position was eliminated in lieu of RFBP's acquisition by ConAgra Foods)
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Operations Business Manager - Snacks DivisionGeneral Mills Oct 2010 - Mar 2011Minneapolis, Minnesota, UsSelected for this high profile manufacturing based project management role that interfaced with both business (Sales, Marketing & Finance) and technical (Plant, Engineering, Packaging, R&D, Logistics) teams to manage a core $700MM business segment that included the Nature Valley and Fiber One brands. -
Operations Business Manager - In-Store Design, Formerly Special PackGeneral Mills Aug 2003 - Oct 2010Minneapolis, Minnesota, UsPromoted into this newly created business operations role to introduce manufacturing and operations core competencies to and develop an industry leading In-DC agile fulfillment model for a $50MM+ logistics-based business function that was responsible for processing 10% of the company's overall volume into promotional packaging that supported best-in-class customer marketing efforts and drove incremental regular retail volume growth.
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Team Leader IiGeneral Mills Jun 2000 - Aug 2003Minneapolis, Minnesota, UsServed as the core member of a three person manufacturing management and leadership team. I directly supported 10 front-line managers and 150 third shift associates on the Pillsbury refrigerated bakery goods (RBG) manufacturing platform.
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Team Leader IGeneral Mills Sep 1996 - Jun 2000Minneapolis, Minnesota, UsManaged up to 3 production lines and led 20 - 35 hourly associates in a high speed manufacturing environment
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Team ManagerConagra Foods Jan 1994 - Sep 1996Chicago, Illinois, Us -
Management Trainee & Production SupervisorHanover Foods Corporation Aug 1991 - Jan 1994Hanover, Pennsylvania, Us18-month long Management Trainee Program afforded a broad-based business overview of a company within the food & beverage industry. This experience guided my decision to embark upon a manufacturing career and accept the entry level role of Production Supervisor upon completion of the program.
Colin Manley Education Details
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Penn State UniversityFood Science And Technology -
University Of St. Thomas - Opus College Of BusinessManagement And Operations
Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Manley
What company does Colin Manley work for?
Colin Manley works for Alcsource
What is Colin Manley's role at the current company?
Colin Manley's current role is Operations Manager at Funny Water, Inc., Manufacturing Plant Leader, Lean Champion, Problem Solver, Change Agent.
What schools did Colin Manley attend?
Colin Manley attended Penn State University, University Of St. Thomas - Opus College Of Business.
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