Manager Quality Assurance

PETER JOSEPH MESSINA

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Residence: 706-***-****

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904 Cellular: (410)

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MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Operations . . . Manufacturing . . . Production

Accomplished professional with over 17 years in managerial finance and

manufacturing operations. Strong background in safety and quality assurance

with outstanding history of process improvements, including waste reduction,

increased output, and downtime reduction. Unexcelled record of cross

training, and labor reduction. Especially skilled at implementing strategic

plans, financial controls, and problem resolution. Outstanding communication

talents with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, to

train personnel, and to convey complex concepts in understandable terms.

Extensive training and experience utilizing Lean and/or Total Productive

Maintenance (TPM) concepts including 5S, Why Why Analysis, Kanban and

Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

( Total Productive Maintenance (Instructor) ( Continuous Improvement (

Organizational Behavior

( Production & Operations Management ( Managerial Accounting ( Inventory

Control

( Total Quality Management ( Team Facilitation ( Statistical Process

Control

( Fire Fighting/Hazardous Materials ( Labor Relations ( HACCP

& ISO

CAREER PROGRESSION

INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION ( www.hostesscakes.com ) - Columbus, Georgia

2008 - 2009

Manufacturer and distributer of specialized branded products. Recent

emergence from Bankruptcy in February 2009. Employees 34000 and yields

$3.52 billion.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2008 - 2009

Production Department Head with oversight of manufacturing operations

facility generating products on five independent lines. Manufacturing

department produces branded products through the efforts of 200+ union

employees reporting to two Assistant Production Managers via 14

supervisors. Efforts focused on the reduction of waste in finished

products, raw material usage and packaging processes, while increasing

facility's overall quality, inventory responsiveness, and safety

objectives. Recent success with the implementation of 5S and measurement

tools empowered the staff and employees to contribute in greater capacity,

resulting in a more flexible work force and efficient operation.

Performance Highlights:

( Reduced waste rate by over 40000 lbs/week to achieve under 2% target rate

( Increased output on several skus achieving new production records for the

respective processes and assisting with obtaining the 98%

order fulfillment target

( Reduction of ingredient variance to under 1%.

VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZAKI, INC ( www.viedefrance.com ) - Vienna, Virginia

2006 - 2008

Specialized Organization fulfilling a niche in the Service/Retail industry,

producing unique product line. Vie de France Yamazaki, Inc. is the US

division of a $6 billion Japanese company.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2006 - 2008

Managed the operation of a facility, producing over 100 items on two

production lines through the efforts of 43 union, hourly employees

reporting to two production supervisors. Implemented standard operating

procedures, recall evaluation process, and inspections in order to qualify

and pass both industry and customer audits. Areas of responsibility also

included the review of raw material and packaging inventories, the

reimplementation of safety training, upholding quality standards and the

scheduling of proactive activities consisting of mechanical and cleaning

tasks.

Performance Highlights:

( Achieved "above standard" industry and customer audit scores.

( Improved critical control point sensitivity to ensure product purity and

customer safety.

( Reduced labor cost of product to meet target standards

MID ATLANTIC BAKERY CO, LLC ( www.nefoods.com ) - Baltimore, Maryland

2005 - 2006

Commercial operation specializing in the production of private label

products for retail and other commercial outlets. Affiliated with North

East Foods, a regional manufacturing and distribution system.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2005 - 2006

Managed the operation of a 24/7, fresh, made to order, manufacturing

operation, producing as many as nine (9) roll products through the efforts

of 52 union, hourly employees reporting to 4 production supervisors.

Additional responsibilities include the ordering and scheduling of

ingredients, maintaining packaging inventory levels, scheduling production

to meet transportation departure times, as well as coordinating the

interaction of the Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation departments.

Performance Highlights:

( Restructuring efforts reduced labor force by 5 people ($141,900/year

savings)

( Reduction in packaging levels, while upgrading packaging to meet new

regulatory labeling requirements.

UNILEVER CORPORATION ( www.unileverusa.com ) - Baltimore, Maryland

1998 - 2005

International conglomerate, generating over $40 billion in sales and

employing 174,000 worldwide.

PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER 1998 - 2005

Monitored the interaction of the Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation

departments while supervising the manufacturing of various products on 16

production lines via the efforts of 55 union, hourly employees. Facilitated

the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance systems, which

accommodate greater flexibility in the reallocation of resources enabling

the crew(s) to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Performance Highlights:

( Eliminated the use of temporary work force (11 positions)

( Reduced the reworking of product by 900 pounds per week

( Decreased ingredient variances to less than 1 % through the use of

Statistical Process Control

( Increased plant efficiency 14 % utilizing downtime software analysis on

the production floor

( Generate $8000+ savings in Sanitation budget through a variety of

methods to improve chemical utilization.

MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION ( www.mckeefoods.com ) - Stuarts Draft, Virginia

1990 - 1998

Snack Food company with Annual sales approaching $1.2 billion.

LEAD SHIFT SUPERVISOR 1992 - 1994

Supervised processing and packaging operations of four (4) production

lines. Monitored the activities of 104 non-union production employees.

Conducted semi-annual evaluation of six supervisors. Facilitated an

increase in production through interactive management and creative use of

resources. Monitored adherence to quality specifications and observance of

safety policies.

Performance Highlights:

( Restructuring of personnel that reduced labor usage by 17 positions,

allowing for the start up of another line without hiring any

additional personnel

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1990 - 1998

Supervised as many as 54 non-union, hourly employees in the production

processing and packaging departments. Implemented Continuous Quality

Improvement procedures and systems.

Performance Highlights:

( Reduce waste by 5%, while increasing efficiency 9 %

( Honored with the highest promotion rate at the facility (47 employees

promoted to higher positions)

( Averaging an operating efficiency of 91% for the respective lines.

EDUCATION: ( MBA / Business Management; James Madison University (May 1997)

( BBA / Business Management; James Madison University (December

1989)

TRAINING:

( Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Workshop (2008)

( Total Productive Maintenance Instructor (2002)

( 5S Implementation (2000)

SEMINARS: ( Labor & Union Relations (1996)

( Self Directed Work Teams (1995)

( Statistical Process Control (1995)

( Fair Employment Rights & Responsibilities (1994)

( Fire Fighting/Hazardous Materials (1994)

( Fire Brigade/Emergency Management (1994)

( Continuous Quality Improvement (1992)

( Maintenance Planning Computer Systems (1991)

( Interactive Management Training (1990)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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