Deborah Ritchotte Email & Phone Number

Concord, North Carolina

A world class provider of coffee, tea, beverages and flavor extracts to customers large and small throughout the United States.Pivotal in the growth and development of 3rd Shift into full scale operations.Integral part of team directing implementation of processes and procedures required for obtaining SQF Level 3 certification.

Directed the activities of staff of 3 in the start up of digital lab. Required bringing up of 40 digital printers, and calibration of 30 proofing monitors.Led performance in the daily monitoring of process control in printers and in product quality. Developement and maintained database for tracking errors of operators.Developed Safety Committe along with compiling and communicating safety procedures within the guidelines dictated by the State of North Carolina and OSHA.

Lead and direct photo finishing manufacturing operations producing orders generated from 2100 studios, 5.6 million customers, and $290 million in sales. Responsibility in managing operations over seven major Production Departments with 7 Supervisors and 150+ non-exempt employees. Established standard operating procedures to ensure superior quality and outstanding productivity. Coached to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Ensured adherence to strict quality control guidelines. Developed, maintained, and met required production schedules. Efficient utilization of department resources to ensure low waste, high productivity, and a quality end product.

Total responsibility directing the activities of up to 30 employees in various production capacities. Scheduled to meet production goals. Coordinated activities between my department and other production departments, support groups and R&D. Initiated projects to eliminate waste and increase productivity. Updated SOP manuals along with training procedures. Responsible for the interviewing, orientation, and training of new associates. Monitored performance in quality and productivity. Coached and motivated staff. Administrative duties to include time sheets, attendance logs, production logs and keeping employees informed of company policies.

Finishing - Total responsibility for staff of 14 in the timely finishing of product from press: examining for quality, collating, stitching, cutting, and packaging.Mailroom - Total responsibility for staff of 2 in daily shipping of an average of 3000 units via US Mail, UPS, and common carrier. Mailroom performed metering, sorting, and drop off at the Bulk mailing Center.Warehouse - Complete control with staff of 2 of $600,000 inventory. Computer interfacing in warehouse ordering, interplant material transfers, daily supply into ready bins, monthly and quarterly inventories.

Continuing Education - Word, Excell, Access, Power Point, And Outlook

Bachelor Of Science, Education

Associates, Education