Manager Quality Assurance

SCOTT C. BUCHELE

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Experienced, accomplished leader with proven skills to increase

productivity, slash costs, boost profits and engineer turnarounds, seeks

position as VP of Operations, Director of Operations or General Manager

within the food manufacturing industry.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Certified HACCP Trainer, Lean Manufacturing Implementation, Conversational

Spanish

Versed in USDA, FDA, AIB, NFPA, OSHA and EPA Programs and Regulations

1. Over 25 years of successful managerial experience in the food processing

/ food manufacturing industry, including but not limited to RTE

manufacturing, baking, thermal processing, frying, batter / breading,

enrobing, co-extrusion, depositing systems, fresh and further processed

meats and vegetables, entr e assembly, sauce, IQF processes, LN2

operations, MAP & high-speed packaging applications.

2. Talent for strategic planning to set specific goals, and then devise

practical implementation tactics.

3. Stable leader, composed in times of stress, even in a high-paced

environment, skilled in meeting or beating deadlines, accountable,

resourceful, energetic, inspirational, ethical and innovative.

4. Unique capacity to learn complex systems quickly and to make an

immediate impact. Focused on measurable results, using the latest

technology to analyze, plan, develop and quantify outcomes.

5. Highly developed personal skills. Able to consider and evaluate the

interrelationships of numerous factors, and to communicate clearly and

persuasively.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Budgeting Capital Planning Strategic Planning Site

Leadership

Green Field Start Up's Training and Development Team Building

Food Safety

Product Development Cost Reduction Lean Manufacturing

Quality Systems

Plant Engineering Facility Turnarounds Project Management

Safety

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software Applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Platforms: MS Windows & XP, AS-400 and MAS-200

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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

. CSM/Best Brands Corp - Delivered $2.8mm in cost reduction across the

supply chain within 1st 12 months.

. McCain USA/ Jon-Lin Foods - Achieved highest employee satisfaction score

(leadership satisfaction survey) of all 10 McCain USA plants.

. McCain USA/ Jon-Lin Foods - Spearheaded the introduction of lean

manufacturing to the site, which has helped to contribute significant

improvements in the areas of safety, quality, cost and delivery. Lean has

delivered roughly $600K in savings to the operation within the previous 36

months.

. McCain USA/ Jon-Lin Foods - Reduced workman's compensation costs by

nearly 35%, through the implementation of a behavior based safety program,

leveraging employee engagement, accountability and empowerment strategies

to steer program.

6. Tyson Foods/ Specialty Brands - Garnered 65% throughput increase in 18

months with team based manufacturing improvement plan. During same period,

using minimal capital, boosted manufacturing throughput by 33% in the

first 90 days of objective. This was achieved through line reconfiguration

& process simplification.

7. Tyson Foods/ Specialty Brands- Designed and championed the installation

of a materials delivery system which delivered $200,000 in savings within

the first year.

8. Tyson Foods/ Specialty Brands - Spearheaded $18 million expansion,

including four new manufacturing systems and the launch of several new

product lines. Completed project on time, within budget and without

business interruption.

9. Nestle/ Chef America, Inc - Achieved $750,000 facility turnaround in 10

months. Delivered a favorable net operating variance of $ 450,000.00 by

year's end.

10. Nestle/ Chef America, Inc - Championed yield improvement plan, which

delivered $6.5 million savings over a three-year period, across multiple

plants.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CSM Bakery Products, North America, Tucker, Ga. (8/2009 to Present)

. VP of Bakery Operations - (based out of Colton, Ca.)

Accountable for the successful operation of six (6) manufacturing sites

across the United States. This includes managing an operational budget of

just over $100m, which includes the planning and directing of the annual

budgeting and planning process. Through site plant managers, direct and

coordinate the resources necessary to support and execute the business plan

across all six sites. Accountable for improving the operational systems,

processes and policies in support of our organizations mission. Responsible

for managing and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of support

services (HR, Engineering, Quality Assurance, R&D, Lean Manufacturing and

Finance), through improvements to each function. Responsible for assuring

our internal customers are satisfied with the outputs, responsiveness and

quality of work being performed, including sales relationships within all

company sales channels. Provide a significant leadership role in long-term

planning, including initiatives geared toward operational excellence, while

driving initiatives organizationally that contribute to long-term

operational excellence. Contribute to short and long-term organizational

planning and strategy as a member of the leadership team.

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McCain USA/ Jon-Lin Foods, Colton, CA (5/2003 to 8/2009)

. Director of Operations/ General Manager

Lead and direct multiple site operations for this leading appetizer and

food ingredient manufacturer. Accountable for total site operation,

including P&L, manufacturing, maintenance and engineering, quality

assurance, human resources, research and development, product

commercialization, lean manufacturing program, product/ process development

and employee safety and welfare.

Tyson Foods / Specialty Brands, Inc., Lampasas, TX (1/2001 to 3/2003)

. Plant Manager

Led all aspects of plant operations for a leading manufacturer of frozen,

ready to eat Mexican foods. This included mini-appetizers, tacos, burritos,

taquitos and various entrees. Accountable for total site operation,

including P&L, manufacturing, maintenance and engineering, quality

assurance, human resources, research and development, product

commercialization, lean manufacturing program, product/ process development

and employee safety and welfare.

Led an $18m site expansion and the launch of several new products within

this 150,000 SQFT facility, employing over 400 associates.

Nestle/ Chef America, Inc., Mt. Sterling, KY and Chatsworth, CA (1992 -

2001)

. Plant Manager (1999 - 2001 Mt. Sterling, KY)

Managed and directed total plant operations for manufacturer of baked,

frozen food products, including Hot Pockets(, Lean Pockets(, Croissant

Pockets(, Toaster Breaks(, Pizza Mini's(, and Belgian Chef Waffles(.

Accountable for total site operation, including P&L, manufacturing,

maintenance and engineering, quality assurance, human resources, research

and development, product commercialization, lean manufacturing program,

product/ process development and employee safety and welfare. 360,000sqft

site employing over 800 associates.

. Operations Manager (1997 - 1999 Mt. Sterling, KY)

Managed all aspects of production, sanitation and maintenance operations.

. Production Manager (1994 - 1997 Mt. Sterling, KY)

Managed all aspects of production and sanitation operations.

. Manufacturing Superintendent (1992 -1994 Chatsworth, CA.)

EDUCATION

Kennedy Western University/ Warren National University

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Red Cross Certified 1st Responder

Food Safety Essentials, AIB.

Certified HACCP Trainer, Cornell University.

Journeyman Electrician. Journeyman Meat Cutter.

Specialized Training: Effective Plant Management, Executive Leadership,

Zenith 5 Star Safety Leadership, Union Avoidance, Finance and Accounting

for Manufacturing, Front Line Leadership, and Food Science & Technology.

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