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Aberdeen, Washington, United States

I was chosen for the highly visible Plant Director role based on my unmatched skills in manufacturing operations, financial management, and servant leadership. After 3 years of not meeting targets, I led a complete facility turnaround. I restructured the senior leadership team, improved safety records, boosted first-pass quality, and uplifted the morale of the site.My team consisted of 7 direct reports and 100+ in total. I was responsible for a multimillion-dollar P&L account. My leadership was pivotal in turning around the plant’s manufacturing operations and achieving cost savings.In the first year, I was able to enhance the overall effectiveness of our equipment by a significant percentage. This was achieved by optimizing plant operations, which included blending, production, and online quality control. Additionally, I maximized the use of human and automated resources.By improving quality control measures and providing continuous performance feedback to my team, I was able to increase first-pass quality to a high percentage. I highlighted their strengths to encourage best practices.Moreover, I implemented strict safety measures, fostering a culture of environmental health and safety. I ensured adherence to guidelines set by the FDA and the USDA.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Implemented stringent safety measures, significantly reducing the incident rate from high to low.➣ Analyzed and managed plant performance indicators, resulting in a substantial reduction in waste/material loss.➣ Maintained positive labor/management relations and refined inefficient processes, leading to a notable decrease in unplanned downtime.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

I was brought in to instigate a transformative change in a highly seasonal business. My focus was on optimizing cost structures and driving revenue growth. I developed and implemented a robust regional sales and operational strategy that amplified market presence, enhanced customer engagement, and forged strategic alliances. As a result, we secured significant gains in market share.My team consisted of 8 direct reports and 200+ in total. We managed gross sales in the range of multimillion dollars and an EBITA in the tens of millions..Moreover, I revitalized the region. I guided mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and ensured financial stability for 5 distribution centers and 4 manufacturing facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia regions.Additionally, I implemented a review process for healthy accounts receivable. I increased margins and revenues through pricing and operational efficiencies. The results were impressive:In 2022, we surpassed our EBITA target by a significant margin and saw a substantial increase in customer acquisition and retention. Our annual sales rose by more than a million dollars. We also improved our on-time delivery rate considerably. Within 6 months, we managed to recover a substantial amount from troubled accounts. Finally, our productivity and service levels experienced a notable increase.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Initiated an incentive program, fostering a culture of engagement and reducing turnover from high to low double digits.➣ Established a Safety Committee in 2022, nurturing a safety-first culture and reducing TIR score by a significant percentage.

Houston, Texas, United States

I breathed new life into a specialized film business, instilling stability and profitability. Moreover, I set up performance metrics and benchmarks in manufacturing, nurturing an environment of excellence. Additionally, I bridged operational and cultural gaps across our North American and European units, boosting synergy. This led to an increase in revenue and EBITA. As a key member of the division’s leadership, I directed tactical and strategic manufacturing strategies, propelling the division’s profitable growth.In terms of team structure, I led a team of 7 direct reports and 200+ in total. We achieved global sales in the range of multimillion dollars and an EBITA between $55M and $60M. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in program leadership and efficiency gains.I implemented a behavioral-based safety program, fostering a culture of workplace safety. This resulted in several hundred consecutive days without a lost time injury, significantly raising the overall safety standards.Lastly, I negotiated with our largest supplier to secure raw material sourcing savings in the range of several hundreds of thousands of dollars. I also established a long-term contract to reduce costs, ensuring a stable supply chain and enhancing the company’s bottom line.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Achieved significant cost reduction, enhancing machine efficiency and resource use.➣ Amplified manufacturing yield and cut costs by streamlining production processes.

Dalhart, Texas, United States

I was brought on board to provide a new outlook, drawing from my extensive experience in the food industry, particularly from Kraft Foods. This led to a significant transformation, propelling the team’s performance to unprecedented levels. I took strategic control of all production and operational processes, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and financial standards.My team comprised 6 direct reports and 200+ in total. We were responsible for sales amounting to tens of millions of dollars. My role involved organizational structuring and driving productivity and efficiency gains.Moreover, I managed an operating budget in the tens of millions of dollars, ensuring the proper handling of several million metric tons annually. I was accountable for the supply chain across multiple countries, including Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Guatemala, Japan, China, and South Korea.Furthermore, I was instrumental in unlocking cost savings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, which paved the way for regional expansion. These savings revitalized an operation that had been stagnating, releasing growth potential that had been hampered by complex processes. I led a strategy focused on reducing logistics costs and optimizing manufacturing.Additionally, I implemented and managed a successful enterprise resource planning (ERP) project using SAP. This improved collaboration, decision-making, and process optimization across various functions, including finance, accounting, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain management, and human resources.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Increased overall equipment effectiveness to double-digit percentage gains by deploying strategic efficiency programs.➣ Achieved several hundred injury-free days by fostering a culture prioritizing safety, compliance, and efficient operations.

Greater Philadelphia Area

In my role as a Senior Manager, I was at the helm of a multimillion-dollar plant in Philadelphia, overseeing a team of several hundred employees in a unionized environment. My responsibilities spanned the optimal production of 8 product lines for the confections and snacks divisions.I was instrumental in fostering a safety culture and significantly reducing costs by adhering to Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and high-performance work systems. Furthermore, I elevated our site's production ranking from a lower position to a top spot, substantially increasing output for key products like Oreo, Teddy Grahams, and Ritz. Additionally, I played a crucial role in transitioning our site to become the most cost-effective producer of Ritz and Teddy Grahams, a strategic move that significantly boosted our bottom-line revenue.In my capacity as a Maintenance Manager, I managed a multimillion-dollar budget and oversaw all aspects of maintenance for a facility spanning several hundred thousand square feet. I supervised a team of 100+ employees and ensured reliable operations for 8 bulk delivery and packing lines.Moreover, I reduced the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) delivery inventory by a double-digit percentage, resulting in savings of over a million dollars.As a Business Unit Manager, I guided 6 production lines and a team of 100+ employees, producing several million pounds of product annually. I also oversaw a multimillion-dollar capital project for Focused Improvement.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Elevated the site’s ranking while increasing output, particularly for key products like Oreo, Teddy Grahams, and Ritz.➣ Reduced costs for premium products such as Ritz and Teddy Grahams, resulting in a significant revenue increase.➣ Achieved a significant increase in capacity using TPM and lean processes.

Greater Detroit Area

I was at the helm of operations and maintenance for the BOP shop, where my primary focus was to ensure a safe environment. Moreover, I held myself accountable for the key business drivers, which included safety, environmental, and financial objectives.In addition, I set a new record in monthly production. This record was an average of several thousand per day, achieved through the operation of 3 furnaces.Furthermore, I was able to deliver on raw productivity targets, resulting in annual savings amounting to multimillion dollars for the department.OTHER DELIVERED RESULTS:➣ Set monthly production record averaging 11.6K per day for 3-furnace operation.➣ Delivered raw productivity targets, enabling annual savings.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Finance