Manager Company
Resume:
Kevin Taylor
Edison, N.J. 08820
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To use my experience in a strong company and grow with the company.
SUMMARY:
14 years of progressive management responsibility in the Food Industry. A
very hardworking and dedicated team player, with the ability to work
independently.
EXPERIENCE:
> 14 Years experience in the meat industry.
>Beef, Ground Beef, Hamburgers, Pork, Ground Pork, Sausage, Chicken, Turkey
Burgers, Vegetable Burgers, Kabobs.
>HACCP Certified.
>Bi-Lingual English / Spanish.
>Knowledgeable about GMP's, SSOP's, CCP's, etc.
>Experience in an SQF Level 3 Certified facility.
>Some Lean Manufacturing Training.
>Computer Literate.
>Experience working in both Union and Non-Union environments.
>Good Team Player.
>Good Communicator.
>Able to maintain good company / employee relations.
>Experience with many types of production equipment.
>Experienced with ordering packaging materials, raw materials and supplies.
>Experienced with new product development and set up.
>Knowledgeable at handling new machine or production line set ups.
>Experience with inventory and lot control procedures.
>Able to develop and implement employee training practices.
>Experience with a strong test and hold program.
>Good at maintaining all types of company records.
>Good relations with the USDA.
>Great work ethic and know what it takes to get the job done.
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Kevin Taylor
***********@*****.***
WORK HISTORY:
Dec. 1, 2007 - Feb. 8, 2011
Onegreatburger Company Inc.
1161 E. Broad St. 07201
Elizabeth, N.J.
Production Manager - Ground Beef - Hamburgers - Ground Pork.
DUTIES:
>Managed the production staff of 80+ non-union employees.
>Managed first and second shift during peak season.
>Created daily production schedule.
>Maintained finished goods inventory utilizing ORACLE system.
>Monitored product efficiencies and yields.
>Developed company Supervisors, Coordinators and Machine Operators from
regular hourly staff.
>Interviewed potential employees for hire and gave recommendations.
>Worked closely with; Maintenance, Shipping, Operations, Q.A. / Q.C.,HR,
Payroll, Accounting, Sales and Engineering departments.
>Conducted employee training regarding Safety, Security, Productivity and
etc.
>Helped develop new products alongside Q.A. Director, Salesman and Clients.
>Maintained company records and paperwork.
>Was a member of the continuous improvement team.
>Reviewed product packaging and processes for cost savings and potential
efficiency benefits.
>Implemented new equipment and new product lines.
>Reviewed employee hours for payroll adjustments.
>Maintained the company progressive disciplinary policy.
>Traveled between Onegreat Burger and our parent company Premio Foods in
order to help train employees, implement product lines and receive training
myself.
>Helped conduct monthly and year end inventories.
>Handled employee terminations when needed.
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Kevin Taylor
***********@*****.***
WORK HISTORY CONTINUED:
Dec. 12, 1997 - Oct. 5, 2007
Topps Meat Company LLC
1161 E. Broad St.
Elizabeth, N.J. 07201
Beef - Ground Beef - Hamburgers - Pork - Chicken - Turkey Burgers -
Vegetable Burgers - Kabobs.
2003 - 2007 Production Manager
2001 - 2003 Production Supervisor
1998 - 2001 Line Supervisor
1997 - 1999 Machine Operator.
DUTIES:
>Managed the production staff of 100+ union employees.
>Ran second shift single handed during peak season.
>Created daily production schedule.
>Ordered raw materials, packaging materials and supplies.
>Monitored product efficiencies and yields.
>Helped develop existing employees to higher roles within the company.
>Maintained finished goods inventory utilizing a company software system.
>Interviewed potential employees for hire, made hiring decisions and
handled paperwork.
>Worked closely with; Maintenance, Shipping, Operations, Q.A. / Q.C.,HR,
Payroll, Accounting, Sales and Engineering departments.
>Conducted employee training regarding Safety, Security, Productivity and
etc.
>Helped develop new products alongside Q.A. Director, Salesman and Clients.
>Maintained company records and paperwork.
>Was a member of the cost savings initiative team.
>Reviewed product packaging and processes for cost savings and potential
efficiency benefits.
>Implemented new equipment and new product lines.
>Reviewed employee hours for payroll adjustments.
>Maintained the company progressive disciplinary policy.
EDUCATION: S & S CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL - SADLER, T.X. 1995
REFERENCES: Charlen Gmunder - VP of Operations Premio Foods (973) 557-
0139
Geoffrey Livermore - VP of Operations Topps
Meat 610-***-****
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