Mark T. Maze

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Leesburg, GA *****

Cell: 812-***-**** Email: abnxja@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OVERVIEW

Experienced operations professional with a strong track record of reducing manufacturing costs and

increasing productivity. Very team oriented approach with strong emphasis on accountabilities and

process improvement. Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

KROGER MANUFACTURING July 2001 to present

Operations Manager, Tara Foods, Albany, GA (Aug. 2010 to Present)

Responsible for Logistics, Planning, and Production. Managing a staff of 6 salaried and 100+ nonunion hourly

associates.

• Increased throughput from 15-17k pounds per hour.

• Facilitated a 25% increase in custom sales business by accommodating a new customer in an already sold out

plant.

• Reduced temporary labor by 50% for a reduction of $10,000 a month.

• Increased units per effort hour over 16% by focusing on labor utilization.

Superintendent, KB Specialty Foods, Greensburg, IN (Oct. 2008 to Aug. 2010)

Responsible for all aspects of the Bakery Department including 120 nonunion hourly associates and 3 Supervisors.

• Implemented SPC weight control on the Baked Cake line by utilizing Excel spreadsheets..

• Developed process standards on the depositing and baking process.

• Reduced pan release usage by 88% on the Baked Cake line amounting to $200,000 + annual savings.

Regional Sales Manager (Aug. 2003 to Oct. 2008)

The position is responsible for sales from the Deli plants (Country Oven Bakery, KB Specialty, and Layton Bakery).

Develop sales plans, budgets, and communicate between the plants, retail divisions, and corporate. Introduce new

products, maintain and grow sales to assigned divisions. Managed a staff of Sales and Training Coordinators working

in the retail divisions.

• Started a Safety team to represent the Sales and Training Coordinators across the entire country.

Superintendent, KB Specialty Foods, Greensburg, IN (July 2001 to Aug. 2003)

Responsible for all aspects of the Bakery operation which included Baked Cakes, Iced Cakes, Cookie Dough, Icing &

Glaze. Accountable for planning, budgeting, and P&L. Managed a Supervisor staff of 5. Involved in several new

product introductions as the Bakery expanded into new product lines.

• Promoted into Production Manager Training program in April, 2002.

UNITED SIGNATURE FOODS Sept. 2000 to April 2001

Department Manager, Indianapolis, IN (plant closure)

Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and packaging of consumer foods facility with 6 manufactuing lines to

produce mayonnaise, salad dressings, salsa, barbeque sauce, jelly, and other similar products. Managed staff of six and

workforce of up to 100 union employees. (Plant was closed)

CALTHERM CORP. Nov. 1998 to Sept. 2000

Production Manager, Columbus, IN

Responsible for Production, Shipping & Receiving, Materials, and Planning. Manage a two-shift operation of

approximately 100 nonunion hourly employees, and a salaried staff of 8.

• Participated in successful implementation and QS9000 certification.

• Decreased past due shipments by 88% within a six month period.

ALLIEDSIGNAL July 1996 to Nov. 1998

Department Manager, Franklin, IN (plant closure)

Full responsibility for the Finishing/Treating Department and packaging of copper clad laminate material for the

circuit board industry. Manage a staff of three Supervisors and five Group Leaders. Interacted directly with customers

to resolve quality issues.

• Increased on-time shipping to 99% using High Velocity Management.

• Increased individual productivity 25% by developing accountabilities.

• Decreased department WIP inventory by more than 50% by reconfiguring the process.

• Developed a HPWT to the level of requiring no supervision on shift. Involved HPWT in goal setting and

department metrics tracking.

GENERAL MILLS Sept. 1991 to July 1996

Business Unit Manager, Cedar Rapids, IA

Managed a three shift operation of Betty Crocker Frosting products and simultaneously served as START-UP

DIRECTOR of a new line of frosting products from October, 1994 through April, 1995. Responsible for three-shift

operation with 50 nonunion Operators (Packaging and Process), 18 Mechanics, 2 Engineers, and 2 Team Leaders.

Annual volume of 8 million cases.

• As Start-up Director to Betty Crocker Whipped Deluxe frosting, project was $1M under budget and 4 weeks

early.

• Received General Mills Champion Award for this project implementation.

• Proposed consolidation of excess capacity frosting systems into Cedar Rapids at a cost savings of $1M/yr.

• Decreased hold order cost of non-conformance by more than $100,000 during one fiscal year through the

process of continuous improvement.

Interim Cake Department Manager, Cedar Rapids, IA

Temporary assignment while the Department Manager was on a special assignment. Managed this High Performance

Work System which included engineering and maintenance as well as production of a 3 shift operation.

• Initiated cost savings project to bring multi-component cake production into Cedar Rapids from a contract

producer.

First Line Manager, Cedar Rapids, IA

Responsible for packaging and process teams in Frosting, Bacos, and Pop Secret. Responsible for 40 nonunion

Packaging and Process Operators and 6 Mechanics.

• Decreased clean up times on Pop Secret lines by 50%.

• Led a committee that implemented a Pay for Performance incentive plan for the wage employees in the Cedar

Rapids Plant of 700 employees.

• Member of the hiring committee to assess applicants for a new Pop Secret plant in Iowa City.

BEATRICE/HUNT-WESSON Oct. 1987 to Sept. 1991

Production Supervisor, Valparaiso, IN

Responsible for production on microwave popcorn lines and jar popcorn line. Responsible for up to 40 union

employees (Packaging, Process, Warehouse, Maintenance, and QC). Involved in the multi-million dollar start-up of

the Microwave Popcorn Plant. Trained employees and kept training updated. Worked with employees, vendors, and

corporate engineering on new equipment design and installation.

• Converted a traditional packaging line into a Self Directed Work Team.

• Coordinated the conversion from glass to plastic containers on the jar production line.

PELLA WINDOWS Jan. 1986 to Oct. 1987

Service Manager, Indianapolis, IN

Managed the Service Department for a large part of Indiana for a Pella Window distributor. Managed 4 Carpenter

Union service technicians and 10-15 production and delivery personnel. Dealt with customers and contractors on a

daily basis.

McLEAN TRUCKING COMPANY May 1985 to Jan. 1986

Shift Supervisor, Indianapolis, IN (company closure)

Supervised dock operation. Supervised 20-25 union Loaders/Unloaders. Responsible to manage inbound, outbound,

and city loads. McLean Trucking closed their doors and filed Bankruptcy in

January, 1986.

EDUCATION

University of Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1981-1985)

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