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Manager Plant

Location:
Apache Junction, AZ, 85219
Posted:
July 14, 2010

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J. Shawn McKay

Honesty Integrity Dedication

Summary

Results oriented, hands on Senior Executive with extensive experience

managing region and plant operations for major companies in the food and

beverage industry. Special expertise in production, warehousing,

transportation, financial management, quality programs, and regulatory

compliance in rapidly changing environments. Excellent communication and

analytical leadership skills combined with the ability to develop strong

work teams and solve problems. Decision-making skills have delivered value

added, quality results that increased performance and profits. Ability to

successfully manage and execute multiple projects. Strong ISO 9000, cGMP,

FDA, EEOC, and OSHA regulatory compliance, as well as, TQM, TPM, LEAN, and

Six Sigma experience.

Professional Experience

Coca - Cola Enterprises, Phoenix, AZ

2002 - 2010

Plant Manager III

Lead a 450K square foot, 40M annual case production and distribution

facility. Managed eight direct reports, 26 indirect reports and over 250

hourly employees. Oversaw Finance, Manufacturing, Materials and Inventory

Management, Plant Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and

Distribution. Administered $204M operating budget.

> Introduced LEAN manufacturing principles to each operational

department.

> Engaged in continuous Leadership training and development of staff

members.

> Obtained an additional $650K in annual savings as a result of a LEAN

diagnostic event.

> Reduced manufacturing staff by 18%.

> Achieved a 30% increase in raw material yield.

> Increased the Product Quality index by 1.3%. Received the Chairman's

Quality Award for Excellence in 2005 and 2006.

> Provided 99.9% loading accuracy to our Customers.

> Directed the project management over the following:

. Two new Water / Still beverage lines, $24M investment.

. Four new packaging technology projects, $18M investment.

. One 65K square foot warehouse expansion, $8M investment.

. One new Centralized Recycling Center, $3M investment.

. One new AGV receiving system, $1.5M investment.

> Expanded product and packaging types by more than 35%. Adept at new

product development and coordinating the introduction with the Sales

team.

> Directed the ISO 22000 Food Safety certification through Lloyd's

Register Quality Assurance.

> Attained ISO 9000 level certification in Quality, Environment, and

Safety through the Coca-Cola Company.

> Facilitated the union decertification process initiated by 230

employees.

> Implemented the Target 100 program to recycle 100% of all waste

materials.

> Reduced water usage by 30% and electricity usage by 12%.

> Received the 2009 President's Club award for expense control and

operating income.

J. Shawn McKay ***********@***.***

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Previous Professional Experience

PJ Food Service, subsidiary of Papa John's Pizza, Phoenix, AZ

1997 - 2002

Western Region Director of Operations

Lead Five Production and Distribution facilities. Managed six direct

reports, 20 indirect reports and over 200 hourly employees. Oversaw the

development of financial plans, communicated corporate strategy and

expectations, monitored operational results and product quality, developed

leadership teams, directed facility expansion, and provided customer

support.

> Conducted TQM initiatives within each facility to improve product

quality and overall performance.

> Exceeded operational budget goals for the region for four consecutive

years.

> Attained AIB Superior ratings in all plants.

> Conducted site selection and developed the facility design for three

new Production and Distribution facilities in Dallas, Phoenix and

Portland.

> Created and wrote a Dough maker certification program and manual.

Multifoods Specialty Distribution, Dallas, TX

1992 - 1997

Eastern Region Operations Manager

Served as the operational performance specialist for six food service

distribution facilities.

> Developed an Activity Based Costing model to determine account

profitability.

> Designed and implemented warehouse layouts and delivery protocols.

> Determined all specifications for racking, material handling

equipment, tractors and trailers.

> Worked directly with Customers to determine their service

expectations.

Domino's Pizza Distribution, subsidiary of Domino's Pizza, Denver, CO

1980 - 1992

Plant Manager

Lead the manufacturing and distribution of food items to Domino's Pizza

restaurants.

> Started at Domino's Pizza as a delivery person and worked through

store management to the position of Plant Manager. Have also held

positions of Plant Manager in Syracuse, NY, Transportation Manager and

Customer Field Representative in Houston, TX.

Education and Training

The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing &

Finance

Dale Carnegie Course

Kepner - Tregoe, Problem solving and decision making

Strategic Planning boot camp

Train the Trainer certification

HACCP team coordinator training

Immediate Action Team training

Numerous company sponsored management and business courses



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