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MANUFACTURING and OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

LOGISTICS . SUPPLY CHAIN . DISTRIBUTION

FOOD AND BEVERAGE . PHARMACEUTICAL . BIOTECHNICAL . COSMETICS

Performance driven manufacturing and operations professional with over 20

years of progressive success in operations, quality, safety, labor

relations and engineering. Proven career record of applying innovative

strategies to improve profits and productivity. Articulate, results-

oriented professional, experienced in leading businesses with diverse,

multi-functional union and non-union teams. 2009 MBA

Areas of Expertise

P&L Management Productivity Improvement Business Operations

Quality Assurance / Six Transportation Performance Optimization

Sigma Management

Compliance FDA / GMP/ OSHA Cost Reduction / Cross-Functional Partnerships

Avoidance

Facility Coordination Systems Enhancement Production Planning

Negotiations KPI Management Team Building and Leadership

Select Achievements

. Achieved a net savings of $25 million through the application of Six

Sigma technologies (DMAIC) (FMEA) (PDCA), improving product yield by 50%

and setting company records for efficiency. [Alkermes]

. Recognized over $1.5 million in labor cost savings by identifying

opportunities for team cross-training for multiple lines running under

capacity. [Alkermes]

. Negotiated reduction in contract over prior year resulting in a savings

in excess of $200,000. [Alkermes]

. Attained a cost savings of $300,000 in first year of department process

improvement program, generating over 200 improvement ideas. Ultimately,

program was implemented plant-wide, creating over 1,000 improvement ideas

during its first quarter. [Abbott Laboratories]

. Directed business unit start-up, responsible for total facility and

business structure, overseeing from building acquisition to staffing and

training. New facility was fully operational two-months ahead of

schedule and profitable in less than 12 months, totally offsetting start-

up costs. [Anheuser-Busch]

. Upon assuming operational responsibilities for a facility trending

negative in safety metrics, implemented a return-to-work program and

intensive safety training program, reducing lost time injuries by 89.5%

and lost work days by 97.7%. [Anheuser-Busch]

. Identified a net savings of $1.8 million for a fleet of over 100 sales

vehicles by changing from a leased vehicle to a car allowance program.

[Anheuser-Busch]

. Increased market share four-points and doubled profit margins in

directing the turn-around operations of a $9 million wholesale food

manufacturer and distributor. [Wechsler Coffee Corp.]

. Serving jointly as Manufacturing Operations Manager and Production

Manager, directed the successful introduction of a new technology and

product line; yielding $14 million in revenues during first quarter and

being named "New Product of the Year". [Avon Products]

. Reengineered operations, generating an annual savings in excess of

$100,000. [PepsiCo]

. Reduced approximately $1 million in material loss in leadership of a

division level task force team. [Borden]

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Professional Experience

ALKERMES, INC. - Wilmington, Ohio 2006 - 2008

International pharmaceutical and biotechnology company developing

controlled, sustained-release injectable drugs.

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Served as Site Operations Manager for FDA regulated pharmaceutical

manufacturing facility. Guided operation of multiple bulk powder

formulation and aseptic filling lines, process and facilities

maintenance, materials and QA support functions. Five direct and 112

indirect reports.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES - Columbus, Ohio 2002 - 2005

International broad-based healthcare company focusing on the discovery,

development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical

products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics.

MANUFACTURING AREA MANAGER

Directed manufacturing, liquid filling and packaging of five different

departments: liquid processing (330 million pounds); glass (31 million

units); "Plus 2" composite bottle (61 million units); Blisterpak (91

million units); and General Services. Nine direct and 162 indirect

reports.

anheuser busch, inc. - Long Island City, New York / Sylmar California

1990 - 2002

Leading American brewer that maintains nearly half of the market share for

United States beer sales.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Directed company's largest distribution facility (1million sq. ft), with

an annual volume of 15 million cases, and an annual budget of over $31

million. Five management direct reports and over 200 union indirect

reports.

WECHSLER COFFEE CORP. - Long Island City, New York 1987 - 1989

$110 million wholesale food manufacturer and distributor; acquired by Sara

Lee in 1999.

GENERAL MANAGER - Reddi-Salad Company

Oversaw daily operations for $9 million USDA inspected subsidiary;

marketing to the food service industry.

AVON PRODUCTS, INC. - Suffern, New York / New York City, New York 1984 -

1987

One of the world's largest retailers of beauty products and the largest

direct seller of any product.

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER / PRODUCTION MANAGER

Split time as Manufacturing Operations Manager, a staff function

responsible for five US facilities; and Production Manager, a line

position with over 350 employees and direct P&L budget accountability.

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Additional success with PEPSICO INC. - Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group as

PRODUCTION MANAGER (1983-1984)

BORDEN INC. - Wise Snack Foods as PRODUCTION MANAGER (1976-

1983)

Education

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY - Columbus, Ohio

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Columbus, Ohio

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Food Technology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Agricultural Education

DEANNA JOHNSON

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