Manager Plant

SUMMARY

Self motivated operations professional with extensive experience in lean

manufacturing, continuous improvement process, production planning,

scheduling, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), warehouse distribution,

inventory, capital projects and budgeting. Detail oriented individual

possessing excellent OSHA training compliance, communication, analytical,

computer and people skills. Extensive experience in a fast paced high

pressure environment establishing goals and objectives.

Key strengths include:

Warehouse Distribution OSHA Compliance Warehouse Management

Measuring Key Process Organization Skills Project Management

Indicators Master Scheduling Inventory Management

Performance Reporting Presentation Skills Lean Manufacturing

Property Management Audit Preparation Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. Miami, FL (2006 -

2010)

Develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes various beverage products

in the United States.

Plant Manager

Key leader in high paced manufacturing environment. Proven success in

developing GMP standards improving efficiencies and productivity. Directed

5 Managers with 37 direct reports. Managed two separate facilities

controlling all financial management systems. Annual case volume of

7,000,000 cases.

. Introduced lean manufacturing strategies and problem solving

techniques improving can line efficiency 20% and combined bottle line

efficiency 45%.

. Designed warehouse layout to improve throughput and product rotation.

Improved inventory losses and accuracy by developing count sheets and

enforcing company policy for month end procedures. Reduced labor

costs 45%

. Achieved successful external quality audit results obtaining an

excellent quality rating of 97%.

. Reduced consumer complaints 69% from 2006 to 2009 by setting and

enforcing proper GMP standards and consistent monitoring performance

in all product and package checks.

. Developed and implemented reports to review daily yield progress.

Improved raw material yields 2.5% and syrup yields 1.2% saving $100K

annually.

. Improved safety through improved GMP standards, communication,

awareness and accountability. Reduced accident rating from 7 /

200,000 hours worked in 2006 to .15 / 200,000 hours worked at the end

of 2009.

. Developed and initiated downtime system to review daily performance

and key process indicators as a tool to use in the continuous

improvement process. Improved Can Line Productivity 300 cases per

hour.

. Implemented, Set in Order, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, (5S)

process.

. Earned award for best kaizen team presentation in 2009 in competition

with 11 other Bev-Pak plants.

. Managed OSHA audit and regulatory compliance audits conducted by the

FDA and the Florida Department of Agriculture.

. Reduced manufacturing costs annually of $500K. Reduced case cost $.20

cents per case.

. Reduced expenses and regulatory liabilities completing the following

projects: . Replaced roof, 90,000 square feet, $1.5M . Repaired

boiler and condensation tank, pumps and piping, $110K . Repaired

25,000 sq.ft. of flooring, $350K . High bay lighting, $50K . Replaced

Reverse Osmosis filtration membranes, $95K . Repaired and removed

exposed asbestos insulation, $6K . Improved Building Aesthetics, $100K

. Replaced degraded ammonia systems, piping, receiver tanks,

evaporator condensing tower repairs, $100K . Added back flow

prevention device, $13K . Removed obsolete equipment throughout

facility.

COTT BEVERAGES INC. Columbus, OH (2004 -

2006)

Non-alcoholic beverage company engaging in the production, packaging, and

distribution of retailer brand and branded bottled and canned soft drinks

Production Manager

Successful in developing and cross training employees on three packaging

lines. Key manager in the implementation of 5S, setting new GMP standards

and Kaizen process. Organized process improvement teams to improve process

issues. Excellent results in reducing waste and improving productivity.

Directed 3 Staff with 18 direct reports. Annual case volume of 9,000,000.

. Led the successful start up on all lines driving first hour

efficiencies to a 90% rating.

. Maintained no recordable accidents, provided safety training.

Developed Lock Out Tag Out Training program and forklift training

program.

. Participated and managed successful external audits of facility and

grounds to quality as a Wal-Mart supplier. Instrumental in

maintaining high level of GMP standards and training presentations.

. Instrumental in developing standard operating procedures.

METRO BEVERAGES INC. Columbus, OH

(2000 - 2004)

Family owned business producing non alcoholic beverages. Annual case

volume of 8,000,000.

Plant Manager

Provided leadership and was instrumental with "Hands On" management style

directing 4 Staff and 35 direct reports to bring this organization to a

level of success by implementing the following:

. Interviewed, selected and began background checks and drug screening

for pre-employment qualification for all levels.

. Developed downtime systems to monitor and improve line opportunities

ad review KPI's.

. Involved with regulatory agencies for compliance of facilities and

grounds.

. Implemented and managed safety improvements utilizing the Bureau of

Workers Compensation and the OSHA consultation program which reduced

accident risks and improved recordable incidents. Reduced recordable

accidents from 30 in 2000 to 2 in 2004.

COCA COLA ENTERPRISES, (CCE)

(1989 - 2000)

Engages in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of nonalcoholic

beverages.

Production Manager, Automated Warehouse Manager, Plant Manager, Warehouse

Manager

Provided direction and support to 3 Staff with 25 direct reports. Cross

trained employees on two can lines and one bottle line Developed standard

operating procedures. Annual volume of .32,000,000 cases.

. First department manager to develop standard operating procedures.

Assisted other departments in developing format.

. Managed 3 production lines maintaining efficiencies of 80% or higher.

. Maintained excellent safety standards. Participant in monthly safety

meetings.

. Actively involved with Bargaining Union Contract Negotiations on two

occasions.

. Participated in the development of integrated downtime reporting

system through programmable logic controller, collecting data to

refine actual downtime causes.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced user in MS Excel, MS Access, Auditor Training - Coca Cola USA

MS PP and MS Word. Principles and Practices Operations

Quality Leadership Development Training Training - CCE

- CC USA Management Essentials -CCE

Targeted Selection - Interview Training High School Diploma

- CCE

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