Customer Service Sales

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Tomas Maruri HOME: 224-***-**** MOBILE: 847-***-****

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Vice President of Operations

Supply Chain Operations Sales

Accomplished, progressive thinking supply chain executive with an exemplary track record of achievement and

success in driving organizational performance through operations, project management, strategic planning, and sales

management in the food manufacturing industry. Proven expertise in developing and implementing measurable and

actionable business operation strategies with results driven execution. Energetic and inventive self starter known for

my innate ability to apply my deep understanding of business, economic and cultural factors necessary to develop

focus, identify opportunities and provide tactical business solutions vital to directing teams toward the execution of

top level objectives and the maximization of bottom line results. Highly disciplined and resourceful team leader with

the exceptional capacity to multitask in a fast paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease while

achieving organizational and customer objectives. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with

diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

Areas of Expertise

Lean Manufacturing Strategic & Operational Planning Logistics & Transportation Management Supply

Chain Management Metrics Definition Negotiation Skills Demand Planning Forecasting ERP/SAP Cost

Control Initiatives Capacity Planning Quality Assurance Raw Material & Packaging Procurement

Project Management New Product Introduction Capital Expense Budgeting Cost Center Management

Staff Supervision & Development On Time Delivery Corporate Acquisitions Safety Compliance Team

Leader, Mentor & Coach Union & Non Union Environments Change Management Customer Service

Career Accomplishments

Spearheaded the creation and measurement of streamlined Lean manufacturing operations and processes in

productivity, waste reduction and energy usage; significantly reduced expenses by $3.5M annually.

Resolved significant aging plant deficiencies through the restructuring and relocation of production capacity

to more efficient facilities with minimal disruption in production; realized an annual fixed cost savings of

$3.5M.

Fostered ongoing world class customer service initiatives through positive reinforcement of order fulfillment

and delivery processes; achieved a 99.8% order fulfillment and 99.2% on time delivery rating.

Successful turn around of $180M bakery goods manufacturing company and marketing it to interested buyers

with an eventual sale price multiple of 10x EBITDA.

Leadership and change manager of a $200M foods manufacturer during its 5 year growth to $400M with the

acquisition and integration of four facilities and $125M of new business.

Successfully orchestrated the efficient execution of a nationwide product recall with no out of stocks and

improved Pennant’s relationship with $70M key customer.

Stabilized workforce turnover and employee retention rates for an organization historically averaging a 65%

annual turnover rate.

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Professional Experience

PENNANT FOODS, INC., Itasca, IL 2004 2009

Pennant Foods is a manufacturer of high quality, innovative bakery products for breakfast, dessert and snacks,

including frozen puff pastry and sweet dough’s, cookies, croissants, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pastries along with a

complete line of baking ingredients.

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Vice President, Supply Chain

Direct the daily operation of ten frozen bakery, dry mix and fillings plants with 1,100+ employees and $400 million in

annual sales across the United States and Canada.

Provided oversight and management of $25 million capital expenditure budgets for the construction of three

new production lines in three different locations.

Led the successful transition of operations during company acquisition; providing leadership and guidance to

manufacturing teams through change management with no disruption in service to customers.

Recognized for achieving higher than industry standard ratings in operational and personal safety.

Improved partnership with high level customer through the effective and professional execution of a

nationwide product recall.

DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC., Jackson, MI 2002 2004

Dawn Food Products, Inc. (DFP) produces and markets confectionary and bakery products. A privately held

company, DFP was founded in 1920 and currently employs 3,000+.

Vice President, Operations

Managed productivity, quality assurance, customer service, order fulfillment, purchasing, warehousing, logistics,

engineering, and maintenance functions across eight plants with annual sales volume of $350M and 500 employees.

Recognized as a key leader for the effective and successful leadership and management of the frozen bakery

products division.

Led the integration of the Bunge management group during its acquisition by Dawn Food Products; provided

leadership in the integration of company cultures policies, procedures, financial management and capital

investment strategies.

KENCOAT™, Leitchfield, KY 1999 2002

KenCoat™ offers durable, splinter free, rust resistant outdoor furnishings that are easy to clean and require no

painting/sealing or regularly scheduled maintenance. During time of employment KenCoat employed 40 and recorded

annual revenues of $4 million.

Owner/General Manager

Provided the leadership and guidance in directing the architecture of operational, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and

financial strategies in the design and commercialization of an upscale product line in a unique market niche.

Realized 40% growth in throughput through the utilization of existing workforce and equipment.

Reduced product lead times by 30% in conjunction with a 38% increase in sales volume year over year.

Improved cost of goods sold by 7.5% while improving on customer perceived quality of finished products.

CONAGRA, INC., Springfield, KY 1996 1999

As one of the country’s leading food companies, ConAgra Foods’ brands are found in 97 percent of U.S. households.

Brands include Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Hunt’s, Orville Redenbacher’s and Banquet.

Vice President, Operations

Collaborated on the development of strategic plans and goals, acquisition activities and customer relation strategies.

Responsible for the production, sales, quality, logistics, purchasing and customer services operations and employee

performance of 300+ employees in four facilities in three states and annual revenues of $100 million.

Accountable for the management and reconciliation of a $78M operating budget.

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Planned and directed the investment and execution of a $10M capacity expansion, modernization and

automation project.

Reduced production costs by 2% ($1.5 million annually) through implementing streamlined processes,

product rationalization and optimized scheduling methodologies.

Full, personal accountability for attaining and managing $3M in annual sales.

THE PILLSBURY COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN 1991 1996

Pillsbury (prior to its acquisition by General Mills) is a consumer packaged goods manufacturer with presence in

many diverse segments of the food industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its brands are found in almost

every U.S. household. In addition to its widely recognized consumer brands, Pillsbury is a leading player in

foodservice and ingredient channels in business to business roles.

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Director, Foodservice Operations

Managed production planning, Quality Assurance, Engineering and capital expense planning, warehousing,

transportation and maintenance. Managed and coordinated the efforts of 50+ contract manufacturers (inventory

management, new product introductions, production ramp up and ramp down, etc.).

Directed start-up and transition operations for newly-acquired business with $50M in annual sales

Directed and managed design and construction of an $8M manufacturing facility in Tempe, AZ

Authored feasibility study for construction of food manufacturing operation in Johannesburg, South

Africa

Successfully negotiated $3M purchase price rebate on an acquired business from French former

owners

THE PILLSBURY COMPANY, various locations 1976 1991

Director, Foodservice Operations

Operations leader for integration of new acquisitions. Performed due diligence prior to the acquisition, evaluation of

physical assets (facilities and machinery, equipment, processes), initial suitability evaluation of plant management

staffs, development of three year capital spending plans, participated on enterprise integration teams as the Operations

liaison.

Plant Manager

Managed a unionized facility with 100+ employees and annual sales of $50M. Manufacturing, packaging, Quality

Assurance, Maintenance, union negotiations, & labor relations, Human Safety & Environmental, kosher certifications.

Operations Manager

Served as Manufacturing Leader reporting directly to the Plant Manager for a 200+ employee, heavily unionized plant

making consumer packaged goods. In conjunction with functional leaders, responsible for productivity, human safety,

quality, cost containment and improvement, and subordinate development.

Shift Supervisor

Managed the operation of packaging and shipping departments in a union facility of 150 employees with

responsibility to properly package and prepare for shipment the ingredients produced prior to their shipment to other

businesses in the food chain.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management University of Phoenix

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