Manage/supervise production and shipping schedules for facility.Monitor all WDV and specialty products activities.Train plant personnel in all areas of OSHA, Regulatory Compliance, Kosher and Organic product requirements.Monitor and oversee all operations to insure compliance With Plant QA Programs Support Plant Zero Defects Quality Program. Maintain record keeping in accordance with current quality assurance requirements. Insure customer product, service necessities, and shipping forms requirements are met. Supervise and direct employees which includes Vinegar Operators and Maintenance personnel.Work with Plant Manager to monitor inventory levels of all critical raw materials and place orders in a timely manner to insure smooth production and storage utilization.Proper supervision and preparation of Plant inventory and closing records required.Perform necessary accounting entries to record production and inventory on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.Schedule and reconcile daily pumping operations and records to maximize plant operating efficiency and avoid delays due to traffic in shared pipelines and processing equipment.Ensure accurate record keeping.Oversight, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.Logistics management.Direct maintenance functions.

Contract position.Generation of SOP's and other documentation for new $500 million, 450k sq/ft pharmaceutical facility.

Coordinated operations between processing, production, material handling, and maintenance departments. Developed daily plans to maximize productivity.Provided leadership and technical expertise to a struggling production line. Achieved an increase in system productivity of over 200%.Created policy and procedures to address discrepancy in 5S tool control reporting requirement discovered during an internal audit. Program created became model for other production lines.Managed production line personnel and processes during extended absence of Line Manager. Completed Hands On Development (HOD) evaluations for 15 production personnel through two levels of progression as a packaging system and process SME.Facilitated the successful transition of an existing maintenance crew of 8 team members to new roles during an organizational restructuring.Created monthly PowerPoint presentations that included system reliability and performance trends, significant maintenance issues including ‘top stoppage’ items, and suggestions for continuous improvement efforts.Provided regular coaching for numerous team members from 8 production lines and the associated maintenance and material handling departments.Utilized Maximo CMMS program document maintenance actions including PM scheduling, assignment of personnel to maintenance actions, and control of parts and equipment inventory.Utilized SAP for invoice submissions, approvals, and recordkeeping related to personnel.Contributed to organizational food safety efforts as an active member of the Food Safety Team. Coordinated efforts of team members led to successful results for internal and external food safety audits. Ensured completion and proper documentation of HACCP items, CIP procedures, and proper practice of 5S and applicable FDA and OSHA regulations. Ensured that production facilities and finished products met the company and government standards of quality, sanitation and safety.

Managed maintenance department personnel including interviews, hiring, and terminating.Responsible for departmental expenditure control. Managed installation of two new production lines including planning for equipment location, connections, needed modifications, and operational flow.Maintained vendor relations.Created and implemented new facility safety programs. Maintained and modified facility CAD files.

Started as Maintenance Tech (2007-2008), promoted after one year to Assistant Maintenance Manager (2008-2009), promoted again one year later to Maintenance Manager (2009-2013).Managed maintenance department for pistachio processing facility.Regular and seasonal crews.$1M+ annual budget.Initiated new CMMS.Directly involved with project management and installation.Familiar with OSHA, EPA, HASSP, BRC and other regulations and guidelines.Initiated requisitions for department parts and supplies.Maintained CAD files for facility.Worked directly with vendors and contractors.

Started as a Maintenance Tech, promoted after one year to Maintenance Foreman.Gathered plantwide equipment info and set up alpha-numerical ID system in preparation for new CMMS.Managed operation, maintenance and repair of multiple steam boilers.Directly involved with installation of 700HP boiler system.Singlehandedly performed refurbishment on inoperative boiler system to bring system back on line including all controls and safety systems.Directly involved with multi-million dollar plant upgrade to steam cooker system.Supervised shop personnel.Completed necessary documentation.Performed maintenance on industrial equipment and conveyance systems.Performed maintenance on industrial diesel trucks.Welding.Pipefitting

20 years Naval military service.Honorable discharge.Jobs held:FA-18A/C/E mechanic. Serviced and repaired aircraft structures and hydraulic systems.I-level maintenance mechanic. Repaired airframe substructures. Worked with assorted metals and composites.Certified Instructor. Taught FA-18 structural and hydraulic systems operation and repair.QA representative and inspector. Performed critical aircraft safety inspections. Generated new policies and updated current ones when needed.Extensive knowledge of FA-18 structures and hydraulic systems operations and repairs. Cross trained in other systems such as powerplants, electronics, ordanance, logistics, etc.