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Bedminster, Nj, Us

Bedminster, Nj, Us

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

I always believe in the thought that your career will fill a large part of your life, and one of the ways to be truly satisfied and excel is to do what you love to do. This is true in my tenure as a Director of Operations that entails interacting with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. I functioned in an integral role of planning, developing, and executing business core functions to achieve operating objectives and meet performance standards for the highest volume producing bakery across Bimbo Bakeries USA. I facilitate strategic planning to align processes, controls, logistics, and inventory management with SMART goals. Utilizing my interpersonal skills, I collaborate with the senior executive team across a matrix organization, including supply chain, engineering, quality assurance, R&D, human resources, finance, and other relevant departments to coordinate all phases of operations and deliver world-class products and exceptional service to customers. Additionally, I implement policies that increase manufacturing capacity while reducing production cycle time, asset or resource utilization, and costs associated with direct/indirect labor, raw materials, overhead, and waste. My essential task also includes overseeing the implementation of capital investment plans related to production improvement, equipment acquisitions, and plant expansion to accelerate sales/business growth and generate positive cash flow.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Serving as the Plant Manager honed my business and technical acumen since the plant operations' reliability and accomplishment of operational goals heavily depend on my functions. I spearheaded continuous improvement in various areas, including food safety, production efficiency, quality, and customer service, to attain target financial profitability for the plant, SMART goals, and key performance metrics. Leveraging my people management skills, I directly supervised daily operations of a commercial baking facility with 230+ hourly associates and 29+ management staff, ensuring frontline associates have capabilities and access to necessary tools to deliver customer expectations. I have also promoted zero injury culture by adopting DuPont’s Safety Program across the manufacturing plant, comprising Safety Training Observation Program (STOP), incident investigations, safety policies and procedures, and associate engagement. I acted as the catalyst of change, facilitating leadership training, coaching, and mentoring BBU manufacturing transformation principles, including Lean tools and process capability to achieve operational excellence. Moreover, I have administered performance appraisals of the management team and recommended appropriate training programs to enhance competency and build a robust leadership bench that is customer-focused and flexible.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Functioning as the Senior Operations Manager commenced my professional growth in terms of assuming broader responsibilities. I served as a vital member of the management leadership team, accountable for daily activities in the bakery in the absence of the Director of Operations, preparing and controlling production budgets to meet business objectives. Through collaborative efforts, the plant consistently exceeded the annual productivity target for the last 3 years within the estimated budget, producing $573K+ in 2019, $1,019K+ in 2018, $1,487K+ in 2017, compared with planned $357K+, $948K+, and $1,401K+ respectively. I earned repeated accolades for successfully maintaining 200 safe days for my assigned bakery in June 2019 and minimizing the total recordable incident rate over the past 3 years, recording 3.1 in 2016, 1.8 in 2017, and 1.61 in 2018 by reinvigorating the plant safety process. The plant consecutively obtained an “A” SQF Rating every year since the establishment of the bakery in 2014 by overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF System, including Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety protocols. To prioritize product quality, I utilized Integrated Process Management (IPM) and WINSPC statistical process controls across all production processes. I have demonstrated my impeccable negotiation and influencing skills as a member of the mediation team that successfully bargained the first labor/management agreement, recommending pragmatic solutions that were beneficial to both parties.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Recognizing my potential and consistently manifesting the company’s core values, I was chosen among top production managers to oversee the formation and operations of the newly established 230K+ square feet flagship BBU facility; facilitating the hiring, training, system, and equipment configuration, and commissioning of 3 production lines. This position was a multifaceted role and had required the ability to balance strategy and execution. I coordinated all daily activities to achieve production goals and deliver high-quality products for 1 Bread and 2 Bun Lines, including workforce scheduling to cover 3 shifts, production planning, as well as managing inventory. I was able to showcase my people management and leadership skills in supervising 120+ salaried non-exempt associates, 7 production supervisors, and 1 scheduling clerk; fostering collaboration and teamwork to exceed key metrics. Additionally, I provided technical insight in designing the LEED gold-certified and automated high-speed baking facility in BBU. I have also contributed to the significant increase in customer sales and revenue by communicating with the sales team to determine marketing or promotional events that may require higher customer demands.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Production management plays a vital role in a food manufacturing business and falls under the line function category, which has direct impact on the customer experience. As the Production Manager, I effectively utilized the company’s resources to maximize productivity of 2 Roll lines and maintained sanitation and food safety compliance; assuming full accountability of production and providing critical support for all manufacturing processes. I assisted the company in gaining a competitive advantage over major bakeries by precisely forecasting sales trends and appropriately scheduling staff to address dynamic changes in customer needs during weekdays, weekends and holidays. Leveraging my multitasking, conflict, and problem resolution skills, I have managed and delegated tasks to 80+ hourly associates, 4 production supervisors, as well as 2 scheduling clerks; ensuring all assigned goals or priorities were met. I have demonstrated time management skills in fulfilling Food Safety Manager duties for 6 months and overseeing production simultaneously while the recruitment process for the vacant position was ongoing. I take pride in my thorough approach in enforcing sanitation, food safety, and handling procedures to retain superior rating during the unannounced AIB audit and attained A rating for 2 consecutive BRC audits. The plant exceeded productivity commitment by 100K+ in 2010 by optimizing production capacity through efficient utilization of manufacturing equipment and coordination of preventive maintenance of machinery to minimize downtime.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

My tenure as the Production Manager at Greenwich CT plant cemented my career in the food manufacturing industry and encompassed years of learning and remarkable milestones. I had bolstered the production of 3 English Muffin Lines and 2 Bread Lines through strategic production planning, sound decision making, adequate staffing, maintenance of food safety and quality, process improvements, systems automation, and employee relations. I exemplified my adaptability and flexibility in managing 300 hourly associates, 12 production supervisors, and 1 scheduling manager with diverse cultural backgrounds; facilitating coaching sessions and performance review to enhance proficiency. I spearheaded the training, development, and deployment of an Integrated Process Management Quality System that streamlined quality standards tailor-fit with the company’s unique business model and provide centralized access for data-driven analysis. I collaborated with the engineering department to develop and implement various automation projects, including flour/farina reclaim, liquid sponge automation, automatic tray loading, dolly loaders, and universal basket conversion. I contributed to the increase in overall profitability by reducing production costs through process improvement and automation initiatives that significantly curtailed labor and unnecessary overhead costs. Moreover, I had executed HR functions in the absence of the plant’s HR Manager for 4 months, improving employee engagement and communications, approving payroll, addressing employee concerns, and onboarding new associates. I led the observation and audit team, initiating STOP observations to identify unsafe behaviors, practices, or conditions, developing and adopting corrective actions to minimize work-related injuries, and maintaining compliance with government regulations.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Managed various projects in the English Muffin and Shipping Departments.• Performed studies to understand the pH variation in the Greenwich liquid sponge process. Led a project which effectively reduced pH variation to improve product quality. Worked with operators, shift supervisor and production manager to develop, get buy in and understand of the system.• Led project which helped re-organize / re-structure the work in the Greenwich shipping department which led to cost reduction as well as more accurate / on-time orders.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Responsible for ensuring that customers received the right product, right quantity at the right time. Effectively managed a department of 75 hourly associates, 6 shipping supervisors and 1 shipping clerk. Processed 2.5 million units produced in house and 2.5 million that were cross docked each week.• Began the re-organization of the shipping department to improve accuracy and on-time deliveries.• Worked with outside industrial engineering firm to establish accountability metrics (through time studies) for all shipping associates.• Led a cross functional team to optimize supply chain logistics to ensure product was delivered on time.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

• Effectively managed for 3 English Muffin lines, 6 production supervisors and 100 hourly associates.• Received ABCD award (above and beyond the call of duty) for leading the re-bid of the entire department after an agreement was made with the union regarding job classifications.• Conducted weekly shift / safety / quality assurance meetings with hourly associates.• Promoted from within the organization – began as hourly associate then became production supervisor.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

Horsham, Pennsylvania, Us

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