Dennis A. Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

• Completed several capital projects to enhance ergonomics, organization, and training within the department.• Mentored 4 employees, successfully assisting one in advancing to upper management.• Acquired operational proficiency with most equipment.• Developed multiple checklists to improve personal accountability and provide better direction for supervisors and operators.

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

• Help launch a new production line• Trained and managed a brand-new shift to success in less than 1 year• Was able to decrease downtime by 20% and boost productivity by 30%• Helped 4 employee advance to upper management• Lead the night shift in ERP (SAP) implementation

Lancaster, Sc

• Helped launch, researched, planned, and successfully implemented new processes that specialized in gluten free bakery goods. Sourced vendors and advertised products. • Purchased products, designed business model, tracked inventory, and built relationships with customers• Directed all daily operations of the plant (HR, Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, and Sanitation) to ensuring policies and procedures are being followed.• Developed processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.• Wrote/Helped/Approved production and shipping documentation and training PowerPoints for the facility• Researched and negotiated most work done by contractors in the facility• Made sure company conformed to all FSSC2200 and FDA regulations• Played crucial role in gaining new customers • In charge of reporting/completing a monthly financial spread sheet for each department in the facility• Increased production yield from 25% - 33% to 87% avg in just a 6 months

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised production of the goods during my assigned shift, ensuring all personnel followed the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); ensures maximum productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety. • Supervises production teams, managed the plant’s sanitation team, participated hands-on in the production and sanitation processes as needed.• Reported/completed a monthly financial spread sheet for each department in the facility • Operated, trained, and maintained BRC and regulations for the plant• Increased production yield from 57% - 62% to 85% - 88% in one year• Cut labor each week and saved the about $1,200 on a weekly basis. • Help implement a brand-new ERP system (Just Foods) for the facility. Trained all supervisors and employees on the ERP scan system. (50 people)

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Responsible for managing product throughout its life cycle (including technical development, marketing and promotion, as well as staying informed about the product's competitive position in the market) Provided training to other employees and vendors as a part of my job duties. • Had to work closely with the company's production management team in order to forecast production capacity. Data regarding expected sales in terms of units, including adjustments for seasonality or promotional incentives, would be shared in order to ensure inventory levels are adequate. A thorough analysis of the market's needs and purchase behavior patterns would be conducted to obtain this type of data.• Also working with PMOS and management to make good quality product. I also help with training, problem solving, light maintenance, and installing of new equipment.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised 5 departments and 20 - 50 employees • Conducted monthly one-on-one coaching discussion with all team members.• Was responsibility for monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls, in regarded to production, waste, and overtime.• Conduct disciplinary coaching sessions as required with the intent of correcting team member behaviors that are not conducive to the stated values and mission of the company• Maximizes production efficiency and yields by constant attention to shift operating equipment and people, minimizing downtime by coordinating most effective change-over procedures and providing guidance to maintenance to insure most efficient coordination of plant functions during shift operations.• Reduce scrap 11,250 lbs. to 750 lbs. a month in less than 2 years

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised 7 employees• Supervised and operate machine to corrugate and face paperboard to form corrugated paperboard material for containers.