Responsible for the management of site projects, boiler, chiller, compressor, wastewater, HVAC systems, and food safety corrective action plans. Partnering cross functionally to execute sustainability tactics to improve resource conservation inefficiencies. Trusted with managing the budgeting and development of annual planning cycles of sites $MM portfolio for capital projects, asset management, and department expense management.

Led the Packaging team through the multiple department start-up transitions by creating the training and development plan for the sites Machine Operators and Packers, coordinating the machine installation plan with HQ engineering and contractors, and facilitating daily communication meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Accountable for the daily production planning on multiple product platforms, managing service to sales priorities for the product supply team, and supporting the central and various external regions. Executed AOP initiatives through the development of processes to achieve improvement in food safety, packaging material savings, and finished waste.

Performed as a contributive member with the Packaging Manufacturing Excellence Team on multiple startup and turnaround initiatives across regions stretching from the southern to eastern U.S. coast. Collaborated with HQ engineering team to coordinate training sessions and improving the technical capability of front-line employees and management teams across both eastern and western divisions.

Led a team of 20 to 30 hourly associates with varying levels of experience and education. Responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety. I inspire professional growth with individuals and the team to solve operational issues by motivating the team to achieve performance targets. Organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous productivity improvements. Coaching team members to use the process and facilitate problem solving on the floor. Administering policies and procedures. Initiate and implement projects to improve productivity and performance.