Neil Nutik, Email & Phone Number

Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

Recruited by XL Group of Companies - subsequent to Westbrook Trading purchase - to take on special projects; focused on evaluation, re-design, and implementation of XL processes. Collaborated closely with VP Operations to analyze key performance indicators and oversee operations of ERP and data collection systems for XL Fine Foods and XL Distribution.► Conducted distribution needs assessment; recommended third party takeover; generated $2.4M in cost-savings per year, mitigated risk, and eliminated need for 23 full-time employees. ► Designed and deployed a Cattle Age Verification system to meet stringent Japanese export requirements, utilizing Excel with barcode and RFID readers to demonstrate proof of concept; developed specifications; project managed and tested production system.► Spearheaded ERP upgrade to accommodate company amalgamation; rationalized product codes and specifications; oversaw development of new reporting requirements and data extracts.

Calgary, Canada Area

Reported to President and CEO while overseeing all daily operations and approximately 230 employees. Developed operating plans, cost estimates, and negotiated procurement contracts. Analyzed and implemented all technology solutions; championed process improvement plans, cost-savings, and lean management initiatives. Interacted with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.► Identified inventory challenges; selected and introduced industry targeted ERP solution; lowered costs leveraging ‘train the trainer technique’.► Designed automatic weighing and labeling for main production line using barcode technology; reduced labor requirements by three full-time employees.► Drove incorporation of real time wireless scanners; produced real time inventory status resulting in increased accuracy and efficiency while achieving time and cost-savings; enabled recall information to be generated within an hour.

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed benchmarks and goals to increase productivity and enhance products; managed the selection and full implementation of various IT initiatives, including solution development and vendor selection. Procured all packaging and negotiated pricing. ► Designed and implemented central pressure washing system with metered chemical distribution; resulted in use of 50% fewer chemicals by volume; achieved a cost-savings of 45% in chemical cost and superior sanitation results.► Introduced MS Dos based scanning system; decreased product spoilage by ensuring proper product rotation with scanned inventory counts.

Calgary, Canada Area

Oversaw Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Occupational Health and Safety requirements; created and executed corrective actions, monitored and documented plant activities, performed audits on suppliers, and trained and tested new employees to ensure compliance. Developed all Standard Operating Procedures for the organization. ► Championed the construction of premiere microbiology lab to provide in-house testing; oversaw design, equipment purchasing, and complete project management; increased final product shelf life by seven days.

Diploma, Information Technology Diploma; Computer Systems, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelors Of Science, Biology