Carlos B. Beals
Rockford, MI 49341
***********@*****.***
Objective:
To secure a challenging, stable, and rewarding position with an innovative,
reputable, world-class organization where my education, bilingual
capabilities (English/Spanish), and 20+ years of operational managerial
experience can be beneficial to your firm, while affording me the
opportunity to continue to develop my knowledge, increased responsibility,
advancement and career-gratification.
Key Skills:
* Supervision (Kaizen-5S) * Inventory Control * Facilities
Management * Logistics
* Production Scheduling (CI) * Quality Control *
Warehouse Management * Labor Negotiations
* Purchasing * Security
* Shipping/Receiving * OSHA/Safety
Compliance
* P/L Management * Supply Chain * HAZMAT,
Lockout * DOT
Accomplishments:
. Redesigned Production Line layout for annual company savings (Labor,
raw materials, energy), of 56K
. Initiated implementation of modern, higher- efficient Packaging
equipment for annual savings of $85K
. Initiated raw materials cost-saving SOP for annual savings of $25K
. Reduced and maintained work-related accidents by 95%. (15 years
without lost time incident)
. Initiated team/work cell methodology (employee development, self-
direction and empowerment for PPM increase (86 PPM to 125 PPM
average)
. Reduced waste $ loss for average annual savings of $125K
. Reduced annual turnover by average of 85%
. Maintained inventories within one (1) percent at Year-end Physical
Inventory audit
. Initiated 5S concepts throughout respective departments
. Increased direct labor efficiency by annual average of eight to ten
percent
Employment History:
ROSKAM Baking Corporation
3225 32nd St.
Kentwood, MI 49548 - Production Manager
05/2010 - Present
Perform adjacent to Plant Manager/Operations Manager. I am directly
responsible for all the Packaging/productive aspects of the respective
shift. I plan and coordinate all production schedules and systems relevant
to the Production/Packaging department. I am directly responsible for all
Packaging/Maintenance/Sanitation/Shipping/Quality Assurance staff. I am
responsible for ensuring that all finished products are FDA
approved/compliant. I am responsible for FDA compliance relevant to Food
Safety, Employee Health Safety, HACCP documentation, Kaizen metrics and FDA
sanitation regulations.
Kent Quality Foods, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
07/2007 - 02/2010 - Production Manager
I was directly responsible for all production aspects/systems. I planned
and coordinated all production/shipping/receiving schedules. I was directly
responsible for all production/supervisory staff in food processing
facility. (150+ total employees). I was directly responsible for all
inventory and purchasing of new and raw materials. I was directly
responsible for hiring/termination/discipline of all production employees.
I was directly involved with union contract negotiations. I was directly
responsible for GMP/USDA Quality control standards
implementation/adherence. I was directly responsible for office/plant
security. I was directly involved with all capital planning and
improvements. I was directly responsible for 5S (Kaizen) initiation and
implementation.
Allied Building Products, Corp.
Grand Rapids, MI
07/2006 - 07/2007 - Operations Manager
Performed adjacent to Branch Manager. Directly responsible for
logistics/dispatching of fleet vehicles. D.O.T. compliance,
shipping/receiving schedules, purchasing of new and raw materials,
inventory control,
hiring/disciplinary action/termination of drivers/warehouse employees
(Union facility), offices/warehouses security. I was directly involved with
all capital planning and improvements. I was directly responsible for OSHA
adherence/compliance.
West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
02/2006 - 07/2006 - Operations Manager
Performed adjacent to CEO of company. I was directly responsible for all
production aspects/systems of the company. I planned and coordinated all
production/shipping/receiving schedules. I was directly responsible for all
production/supervisory staff in a unionized facility. (150+ total). I was
responsible for all inventory and purchasing of new and raw materials. I
was responsible for hiring/termination/discipline of all production
employees.
I was directly involved with union contract negotiations. I was directly
responsible for quality control standards implementation/adherence. I was
directly responsible for office/plant security. I was directly involved
with
all capital planning and improvements.
GM Wood Products, Inc.
Newaygo, MI
09/2005 - 02/2006 - Plant Manager
Performed adjacent to company owners. I was directly responsible for all
the productive aspects of the company. I planned and coordinated all
production schedules and systems. I was responsible for
hiring/termination/discipline of all production/supervisory staff, (85+
total). I was responsible for purchasing and inventory of all raw
materials, shipping/receiving of inbound/outbound goods, office/plant
security, and quality control adherence. I also assisted company owners
with capital improvement planning/implementations.
Continental Linen Services, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
08/1997 - 12/2005 - Plant Manager
Performed adjacent to the President/Owners of the company. I was directly
responsible for all the productive aspects of the company. I planned and
coordinated all production schedules and systems. I was involved with all
production/supervisory employee functions, (150+ total). I was directly
responsible for Hiring/dismissal, training, discipline, and placement
(Union/nonunion) personnel. I was responsible for inventory controls,
maintenance requirements for equipment and facilities, shipping/ receiving,
purchasing of raw materials, Office and Plant security, union contract
negotiations, and quality control. I assisted the president in all company
capital improvement purchases and building improvements.
Down Inc./Eurasia Feather Company
Grand Rapids, MI
08/1993 - 08/1997 - Operations Manager
Performed adjacent to the President/owner of the company. I was directly
responsible for all the productive aspects of the company and its'
affiliates. I oversaw the hiring/dismissal, training, discipline,
placement, and productive performances of all production and supervisory
employees. (75+ total). I coordinated all shipping/receiving of goods. I
was the acting purchasing agent, maintenance director for all of our
facilities. I was directly responsible for security for all company
buildings. I was directly responsible for our quality control departments.
I assisted the president with all capital improvements and purchases.
Education:
High School:
Cedar Springs High School
Higher Education:
Towards BA
Major: Business Administration
Minor: International Marketing
Western Michigan University
Skills and Certifications:
Bi-Lingual - English/Spanish. (Verbal/Written)
AED/CPR Certified
Proficient in Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, AS400, KRONOS and ROSS (Inventory-
Management System)
GMP, MRP, JIT, SPC, FDA, NSF CPM, SAP, ERP, APICS, SQF, HACCP, Contract
Packaging, Vacuum/Gas Packaging, Bar Coding, Custom/Retail Label
Application
References Available Up on Request
Salary Requirements:
$55,000 - $75,000