Senior Director Of Operations
Current
Feb 2024 - Present
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Tom Bent Email & Phone Number
Senior Director Of Operations
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J&J Snack Foods Corp
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@jjsnack.com
5 phones found area 856, 973, and 144
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Senior Director Of Operations
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Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Tom Bent is listed as Senior Director Of Operations at J&J Snack Foods Corp, based in Greater Philadelphia, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at jjsnack.com, phone signal with area code 856, 973, 144, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Tom Bent.
Tom Bent previously worked as Director Of Plant Operations at J&J Snack Foods Corp and Vice President of Operations at Europastry. Tom Bent holds Bs/Ma, Management from American Intercontinental University.
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VIce President of OperationsResponsible for managing: Several Regions working with Multiple Departments including Distribution & Sales Challenges:Continuous improvements of prime costs, safety and qualityExecute significant short term cost and quality improvements that blend into our long term goalsPut continuous improvements into a modern manufacturing format that will become the future standard operating processes of the companyCreate smoother supply chain methods using lean principlesReview lay-outs, processes and simplify both if needed to increase efficiencies and lower costs in manufacturingMentor and develop direct reports in management leadership Train partners to train the trainer Skills:Analytical Skills Team Leadership Product Development Written Communication Growth Strategies Problem Solving Corporate Strategy Quantitative Analytics Skilled Multi-tasker Presentation SkillsFinancials and P/LDecisive Good AnalyticsMakes Fact Based DecisionsManufacturing Experience at a high level Integrator of supply chain from raw materials to customer service including transport and logisticsAnalyzing techniques that work towards lean and continuous improvement with the ability to executeActive and hands on styleFlat organizational workerAble to manage directly, including projects and trainingAbility to understand how the little job makes the big job work and see how change can make things better for bothNon-offensive with an aggressive style Able to communicate and bring all departments and or functions together as oneSpecialties: Highly effective business partner utilizing exceptional people skills and solid manufacturing experience to improve performance and profits Created measurable success in change management, business reengineering, restructuring, strategic planning, cost reduction initiatives, organization development using both continuous improvement and lean methods. Adept at building and leading cross-functional teams in multiple locations delivering effective business solutions to a wide range of challenges.
Listed skills include Continuous Improvement, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Food, and 46 others.
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11 roles · 39 years
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Director Of Plant Operations
Mar 2020 - Aug 2024
Vice President Of Operations
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020
Sr. Director Of Operations
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
General Manager / Bakery Director
As a turn around specialist I have been given the tasks of putting together both a short and long term strategy enabling LaBrea to bridge the gap from Artisan Baking in an automated bakery. This will bring a new and ever changing culture with new products and continuous improvement of the operation. We have developed standards that promoted value-added processes and eliminated non-productive overhead. We balanced work tasks and improved the process flow through partnerships in the operation resulting in a proactive lean organization which resulted in a 9.5 million dollars of cost savings to the bottom line in the two years and more than 30 million dollars in added sales in the last year.
Jul 2009 - Jul 2017
Corporate Director Of Operations
Change agent leading this 50 million dollar sales group into a company with an infrastructure that will support 100 million in sales by 2009. Establishing the present and future needs of Human Capital, integrating Job Descriptions by creating a scorecard matrix system that insures goals are recognized with an evaluation program that promotes continuous improvement in the Napa Plant, Lakewood Plant and Vegas DC. Expose and correct quality/efficiency problems through root cause analysis, brain storming and corrective action planning. Insure that Human Capital is progressing as a cross-functional team working towards zero defects and greater efficiencies.I presently work in the field that focuses on the effectively planning, scheduling, use, and control of a manufacturing or through the concepts from design engineering, industrial engineering, management information systems, quality management, production management, inventory management, accounting, and other functions as they affect the organization.These operations refer to the production of goods and services and the set of value-added activities that transform inputs into many outputs. I work to use these value-adding creative activities and aligne with market opportunities for optimal enterprise performance.
Aug 2007 - Jul 2009
Divisional General Plant Manager
President award winning manager of the Roseland Manufacturing facility and molasses co-packer insuring all channels are working together to support the needs of this $1B consumer sales products company. Develops new products for customers and enhances standard products together with R&D. As Divisional General Plant Manager responsible for Environmental Control/Planning, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations, Security, Contract Negotiations/Enforcement, Safety, Production, Sanitation, Quality Control, Receiving, Engineering and Maintenance. The Polaner Division improved dramatically lowering the cost per case manufactured every year since arrival by more than 50 cents per case. In 2006 Roseland produced over 3m cases and saved 1.5m through higher efficiencies. Strong background in total continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and performance enhancements has not only improved the bottom line in cost but improved quality in the goal of zero defects.
May 2004 - Jun 2007
Director Of Operations/Plant Operations Manager/General Manager
Drakes Cakes (Ibc)
Excellent record of manufacturing management positions with increasing responsibility for this $2B consumer products manufacturer. General Manager, promoted from Director of Operations at Drakes Cakes, managing a multi-site operation of 15 distribution/retail stores, combination super-plant consisting of seven manufacturing lines and co-packers. Developed new products for customers and enhanced standard product through R&D. Responsible for environmental issues, waste water treatment plant, security, safety; implementing continuous improvement and performance enhancement programs. As Chief Engineer at Wonder Bread/Hostess Cake, managed three Asst. Chief Engineers, three Supervisors and was responsible for 45 Mechanics, safety, training, downtime, PM's follow-ups and continuous improvement. Troubleshooting equipment with problems that were line stopping in nature and or beyond the ability of the Asst's or Supervisor was part of the responsibilities. Preparing budgets for departments, cost improvements and replacement capital projects.
Jan 1998 - Jan 2004
Chief Engineer
Interstate Brands Corporation, Wonder Bread
1995 - 1998
~3 yrs
Chief Engineer
Wonder Bread & Hostess Cake
1990 - 1995
~5 yrs
Director Of Engineering (Taystee Baking Division)
Weston Bakeries, Taystee Bakery
1988 - 1990
~2 yrs
2 education records
Tom Bent education
Bs/Ma, Management
American Intercontinental University
Certificate Of Graduation Aib, Bakery Maintenance Engineering
Aib International
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Tom Bent works for J&J Snack Foods Corp.
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Tom Bent is listed as Senior Director Of Operations at J&J Snack Foods Corp.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @jjsnack.com for Tom Bent at J&J Snack Foods Corp.
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Tom Bent is based in Greater Philadelphia, United States while working with J&J Snack Foods Corp.
What companies has Tom Bent worked for?
Tom Bent has worked for J&J Snack Foods Corp, Europastry, Tribeca Oven Inc., Aryzta, and Astor Chocolate.
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What schools did Tom Bent attend?
Tom Bent holds Bs/Ma, Management from American Intercontinental University.
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Tom Bent is listed with skills including Continuous Improvement, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food Industry, and Management.
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