Manziz Taiyab

**** ********* **, *** *****, CA 94066

Home: 650-***-**** – Cell: 650-***-**** – acfyfm@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Over thirty years of Supervisory/Management experience in the food industry including direct supervision

of production employees on assigned shifts and areas. This included planning, assigning and directing

work, coordinating weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings, addressing product and employee

complaints and resolving problems. Executed supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

Company’s policies, collective bargaining agreement, OSHA regulations and applicable laws while

following SOPs and Management Operating Structure (MOS).

Highlights

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Experience in Production Scheduling Cal OSHA Trained

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Knowledge of Supply Management Knowledge of FDA & USDA regulations

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Experience in Kronos Time Management Knowledge of 5S Methodology & OPEX

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System Knowledge of GMP

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Experience in Process Certification Knowledge of QC Standards

• HACCP & CCP Trained

Accomplishments

Planned, assigned and directed work for 45 – 75 employees to continuously meet production

requirements.

Contributed to an annual 10% increase in productivity through continuous improvements and monitoring

key performance metrics in operations.

Professional Experience

• Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within production department.

• Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross -functional operations.

• Coordinated closely with quality control regarding product quality and product awaiting

d isposition.

• Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.

• Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including

r outine

c alibration.

• Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

• Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set

future

targets.

• Identified staffing levels and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for

e stablished needs.

• Coordinated and developed new product in collaboration with R & D personnel

• Lead professional development programs for assembly and operator staff.

• Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.

• Investigated customer quality issues/complaints, developed and implemented corrective action.

• Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve

p roduct.

• Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing

o perational

leadership.

• Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.

• Capitalized on each recycling opportunity and verified that only approved rework was added to

host

batches.

• Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.

• Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine

p roduct

a vailability.

• Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.

• Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls.

• Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy.

• Optimized scheduling based on deep expertise of machine capacities and equipment.

• Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.

• Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.

• Organized, prioritized and managed plant maintenance projects to keep facility safe, efficient

a nd clean.

• Trained shift supervisors and production personnel to ensure company HACCP & GMP

compliance

• Assisted HR Dept. in manpower planning for the Plant across 3 shifts.

• Assisted Safety/Sanitation Dept in their daily endeavors.

• Acted as backup for Plant Manager in his absence.

Employment H istory

Production Supervisor

August 2013 t o October 2013

DoBake Bakeries - Oakland, C alifornia

Production Manager

March 2012 to March 2013

Guittard Chocolate Company - B urlingame, C alifornia

A rea Supervisor

January 2008 to February 2012

Guittard Chocolate Company - B urlingame, C alifornia

Production Supervisor

September 1997 t o December 2007

Guittard Chocolate Company - B urlingame, C alifornia

Hayssen Machine Operator

October 1996 to August 1997

TradeMark Coffee - B urlingame, C alifornia

Production Manager

June 1984 to March 1996

South Pacific Foods – Sigatoka, Fiji Islands

• Processed Frozen Organic Fruit Purees/Pieces for the Yogurt & Baby Food Industries

• Aseptically packaged & canned Fruit Juices and Vegetables

Orchard & Production Manager

January 1979 to March 1984

Fiji Citrus Products – Labasa, Fiji Islands

• Fiji Citrus Products produced 6:1 Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate

Education

Associates Degree – Agriculture

University of the South Pacific – Suva, Fiji Islands

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