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Senior Operations Leader (multi-site) that develops collaborative leadership teams focused on improving key performance metrics, problem solving, eliminating waste, and transforming plant environments.I’m a hands-on leader offering 25+ years of manufacturing expertise in foods, flavors, baked goods, supplements and performance nutrition products. As Director of Manufacturing, I have successfully managed plants with very high complexity in both product offerings and processing equipment.I have a great passion for operational excellence and Lean Enterprise. Utilizing well-organized plans, I focus on rapid and disciplined actions to innovate and drive results. I have maximized operational performance in both high and low volume manufacturing environments. I’m recognized as an intuitive and analytical leader with personal credibility, integrity, and problem solving skills. My focus is on developing leaders that are:• Process focused – Improve processes to deliver great results through better root cause problem solving.• Systems level thinkers – Optimize the whole, not the silo. Define purpose, strategy, and priorities. Balance tactical and strategic objectives.• Teachers – Mentor, motivate, and empower their teams by spending time on the shop floor.• Owners – Take accountability and build trust. Are great team players.• Learners – Always pursue perfection. Engage everyone in problem solving.I have managed numerous manufacturing processes throughout my career: liquid fill, formulation, extrusion, form-fill-seal, automated & manual packaging, spray drying, dry blending, extraction, boutique baking, frozen foods, and repacking.

Listed skills include Food Industry, Haccp, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Supply Chain, and 15 others.