Responsible for Shipping and Materials Department, including supervision of direct reports across multiple shifts; reporting directly to the Plant Manager Responsible for domestic and overseas procurement of raw materials, production requirements, maintenance goods and services, and sanitation supplies. Negotiation of material pricing and supply agreements with local suppliers Resolving non-conformances and managing overall supplier performance Liaison with corporate supply chain division to ensure on-time deliveries Production scheduling to meet dynamic supply chain needs Coordination of logistics/transportation Responsible for all shipping and receiving activities and personnel Plant inventory control including FIFO, cycle counting and full physical inventory Warehouse management for raw material, allergen, cold and finished goods frozen storage Supporting maintenance activities, shutdown planning, improvement projects, new product launches, production line commissioning, and research and development activities. Direct involvement in food safety audits by external providers and regulatory authorities. ( AIB, HACCP, GFTC- 96%-2011, BRC- "A" rating-2011) Utilized and provided training and support for computer-based inventory, procurement and accounting system (BaaN) Special assignment at a newly purchased production facilities to consolidate activities and align with corporate practices.

Preparation of receiving documents Inventory, ordering and receiving activities Operate forklift Unload transports Stock Shelves

Ensured appropriate staffing for production Performed lead hand duties, trained new and current employees Loaded and Unloaded transports Maintained and troubleshoot packaging and production machines Liased with QA and maintenance personal to ensure quality and production Inventory Control Shipping/Receiving Completed production and shipping documents