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Directed all external manufacturing/warehousing partnerships and one small batch internal brewery. Led organization of 150 employees with 4 direct reports.

Arden Hills, Mn

Memphis, Tn

Responsible for the safe, profitable and efficient operation of a Direct Store Delivery fresh bread and bun bakery that employs 154 employees and the development of direct reports. Recent accomplishments include:Implemented Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program which drove Recordability Rating down 69%Implemented Leader Standard Work to drive accountabilityImplemented 5S plus Safety ProgramImproved the audit scores by 16% Increased audits completion rate by 63%Corporate Quality Index improved by 2.33% year over yearAchieved SQF Level 2 and 3 certificationsExecuted $1MM of capital projects with an average ROI of 30%

Responsible for the safe, profitable and efficient operation of 24 hours per day seven days per week laminate shingle plant that employs 100 employees and the development of direct reports (4 shift supervisors, Production Administrator, and Operations Support Leader). Key accomplishments included:Served as

Ensured efficient order fulfillment rateEnsured accurate disposition of raw materialsEnsured accurate inventory countsServed as interim Maintenance Department Leader

Responsible for formulation and execution of the capital plan for the facility and efficient asset utilization; managing the safety of employees; and both the P&L and operational efficiency of a 24 hours per day seven days per week asphalt plant for the Built-Up Roofing (BUR) industry with 15 direct employees. Key accomplishments included:Worked with select managers and executives across the corporation to develop an operational strategy for the southeast region Reduced freight expenditures by $1.5 million per year. Managed period budget of $5.5 million per yearReduced inventory adjustments from $300,000 per month to $50,0000 per month Instituted on-line quality/inventory management systems which lead to a reduction of $650,000 in quality right offs Increased productivity by 50% from 100,000 tons per year to 150,000 tons per year.Increased employee engagement by 13% within first year of assignment

Responsible for the safe, profitable and efficient operation of 24 hours per day seven days per week asphalt plant that employs 15 employees. Key accomplishments included:Implemented Environmental Management SystemEHS Lead where focus was ensuring EPA & OSHA regulations were metAssisted in the development of the plant operation plan Established safety/diversity team

Responsible for asphalt sales in 6 states in the Commercial Roofing business (annual sales of $6 million); and target conversion accounts while developing demand for manufacturing uses of asphalt within the Industrial Specialties markets (annual sales of $3 million). Responsible for marketing, promoting, developing and executing specifications of TruPave Paving Mat into the architects, consultants and civil engineers specifications for state, city, county, and private owners of properties and roads. Key accomplishments included:Increased sales by 7% which was a profit gain of $170,000Trained Norfolk Navy Base fire inspectors on asphalt fundamentals Achieved $150,000 in sales achieved in first year of launching new product TruPave by securing Department of Transportation State approval for pavement spec of TruPave from North Carolina

Responsible for process control for the facility and monitoring daily performance of the process and product quality and take appropriate actions to maintain at optimal performance targets. Key accomplishments included:Led the concurrent implementation and certification of ISO 9002 and 14001 for the plant.Reduced raw material inventory ~$105,000 Implemented Diversity Team for the plant

Responsible for the optimization and overall health of Utilities/Evaporator operation and training/reliability/process systems. Key accomplishments included:Implemented Reliability Improvement System (RIS) for Utilities and trained techniciansEvaluated the replacement of steam lance system on recovery boiler Induced Draft (ID) fan with acoustic cleaners; project savings of $70,000 per year Developed black liquor quality database and sampling system to ensure standard work

Bachelors Of Science, Engineering (Chemical)

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification; 2001 Experienced in managing to state/federal permits/regulations Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Qualified.

Masters, Business Administration