Responsible for all supply chain functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Dedicated to maximizing customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost. Oversees and manages a team including customer service, production planning, materials management, warehousing, and distribution. Areas of focus are purchasing, materials management, warehouse management, production planning, and customer service. Interfaces regularly with globally located representatives from Global Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Sales.

Perform sourcing, procurement, and purchasing of raw materials, packaging, and equipment for food ingredient manufacturer. Negotiated pricing, contracts, and managed relationships with suppliers, vendors, carriers, and toll manufacturers. Performed production planning for intermediate and finished products. Work with R&D and Quality teams to approve new suppliers and materials. Manage inventory for plant and toll manufacturer. Arrange freight among plants and warehouses to meet production and customer needs. Manage warehouse for raw materials and finished goods.

Fulfilled short-term substitute teaching assignments across all subject areas, teaching students of varied ages and academic levels from grades 9-12. Instructed classes up to 30 students; built a good rapport with administrators, teachers, and students.

Purchasing of raw materials, packaging and supplies for food manufacturing plantDeveloped demand forecasts to optimize both raw material and finished good inventoriesInventory management for plant warehouse and six outside warehousesNegotiation of pricing, contracts and management of vendors, carriers and contractorsManagement of rail car fleetCoordination with railroad officials for the inbound and outbound movement of rail fleet and raw material rail carsManagement of packaging departmentManagement of logistics, shipping and receiving associatesLead and participate in continuous improvement project teams

Managed two food production lines, ensuring associate safety, product quality and production standardsManaged over 30 union associates in various work areasSolved production, quality and associate issues effectivelyInteracted with maintenance staff and contractors to improve operation of equipment and processes

Managed daily operations of organic & natural food co-packer including production, warehousing, inventory, quality and sanitationManaged six supervisors and over 50 hourly associatesPurchased and negotiated pricing for packaging materials and suppliesDeveloped policies, procedures and programsPerformed all safety, food safety and SOP trainingWorked closely with customers to resolve logistics and quality issues

Purchased finished goods inventory for distribution centerManaged demand forecasts to meet market demandsManaged warehouse and finished goods inventory Hired, trained and supervised up to 25 hourly warehouse associatesFacilitated training and weekly team meetings with associates to develop process improvements Led focus teams in labor reduction, resource conservation and supply costsParticipated in regional and national subject matter expert teams