Operations Director
CurrentInspired cross-functional team to ensure high efficiency by establishing cross training protocol across multiple work streams and keeping employees involved in decision making. Report to GM and supervise 5 direct reports while leading a 40-person department.• Led a staff of 40 employees, including four supervisors and an assistant.• Managed a budget of $500K+• Approved schedule, payroll, and invoices.• Ordered all raw materials, negotiated vendor contracts.• Worked directly with fruit suppliers, USDA representatives, Florida Department of Agriculture inspectors to ensure operation and sanitation procedures followed current standards to achieve our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.• Compiled reports, prepared presentations and conducted weekly and quarterly leadership meetings.• Reimagined multiple work streams to achieve more efficient use of space while improving productivity. • Brought new products to market, created packing material designs, and partnered with the Marketing Department on product catalogue.• Established safety protocol improvements resulting in excellent safety record.
