Manager Project

RICHARD A. JANES

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Janesville, WI 53546 *******.*****@*****.***

Senior Management – Logistics / Supply Chain

PROFILE

High-caliber leadership experience in supply chain management, change management, enterprise planning, distribution,

plant operations and office administration functions. Widely recognized for expertise in materials inventory, purchasing,

shipping/receiving, packaging strategies, expense controls and personnel development.

Creative development and implementation of successful, high-impact logistical plans and safety programs; ensure

rapid delivery of time-sensitive materials and compliance with OSHA, EPA and other industry requirements.

Formation, mentoring and motivation of teams to achieve peak performance, ensure total client satisfaction, maintain

peak quality service and meet aggressive organizational objectives.

Expertise in the negotiation and execution of complex contracts with top management, industry vendors and key

decision-makers; fully familiar with P&L, budgeting and cost reductions.

Effective hiring, management, deployment and development of top-notch talent at supervisory, staff and field levels

in military and union/non-union manufacturing settings.

Multi-tasking talents in team building, organization, needs analysis, program implementation and accurate

documentation in time-sensitive situations.

Proficient as a top project manager and change agent in providing and supporting all levels of Key Performance

Indicators, TQM, SMED, Visual Workplace, and other regulatory programs.

Award-winning military officer and veteran with hands-on skills in unit operations, heavy equipment operation, safety

compliance and field logistics in deadline-driven settings.

Extensive exposure to cross-cultural practices and international business protocols, particularly in Europe and North

America.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning ● Relationship Building ● Cost Controls ● Process Optimization ● Team Leadership ● On-time

Deliverables ● Fiscal Management ● Project Accountability ● Process Improvements

EXPERIENCE

Masterfoods US / M&M Mars, Waco, TX 2000 – Present

Operations, Safety, Environmental, Security Manager, 2003-Present

In charge of all aspects of change management initiatives, site safety, environmental reporting and operational

supervision of the largest confectionary plant of this global manufacturer with multi-billion dollar revenue levels, producing

200,000 metric tonnes of product annually. Deploy expertise in staff training, process optimization, waste water

treatment, sanitation, shipping/receiving and accurate recordkeeping.

Achieved a total recordable rate at half of OSHA average, or 3.0 to 6.0, along with lost-time injury rate of 0.2 vs 3.5

for OSHA and 0.35 companywide. Decreased workers compensation costs by 250% at this plant

Recently, this plant recognized for winning the “LMOP Award” by the EPA in 2008, the only end user in the U.S. to

receive this award. Awarded TCEQ Environmental Excellence award in May 2009.

Recognized as being “Landfill Free” in 2009. Facility generates 2.24 kgs of waste per metric tonne produced.

Implemented a lean operating system throughout facility that drives machine metrics and process improvements.

Key participant in coordinating the start-up of the largest landfill gas project to date in the US.

Saved $4 million annually after handling the engineering installation of new material receiving assets; recovered

another $400,000 through better renegotiation of vendor contracts.

Finalized the implementation of 5S, Lean and Kanban processes for this 800,000 square foot facility; also certified ISO

22000 PAS 220

Reduced labor costs by $400,000 by flexing crews and optimizing production schedules.

Shift Manager, 2000-2003

Oversaw all aspects of the scheduling and production of baking, nut processing and confectionary lines at the Albany, GA

plant. Coordinated 60 associates in 3 processes. Also served as Outbound Logistics Manager.

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Successfully recovered $170,000 in productivity savings while minimizing write-offs during several significant

packaging and product changes.

Directed the $3 million expansion of this plant and improved capacity by 40%.

Specially selected to lead this site to achieve “World Class Safety Organization” status.

Kraft Foods, Davenport, IA 1993 – 2000

Oscar Meyer Division

Business Unit Manager, 1999-2000

Fully responsible for all daily operations and a $40 million P&L budget, along with production planning, engineering,

facility maintenance, labor relations and new product launches. Deployed expertise in team building, process

improvements, cost reductions, executive reporting and accurate documentation.

Recovered almost $3 million in productivity savings while effectively managing the budget.

Finished all engineering installations and new product start-ups for 2 new lines on-time and ahead of schedule.

Succeeded in increasing the shelf-life of several products by 100% with cutting-edge sanitation practices and

microbiological data analysis.

Post Cereal Division

Team Resource/Safety & Environmental Manager, 1993-1999

Tasked with numerous assignments to decrease operating and packaging costs, streamline operations and enhance

productivity levels at the Jonesboro, AR plant, a TQM “green field” site. Developed and launched standard work

instructions.

Recognized for building the top safety program in the entire company 3 years in a row; achieved a “World Class”

incident rate of 0.8 with workers compensation of $10,000 per year.

Earned all “Satisfactories” after comprehensive safety and environmental audits in 1995 and 1998.

Project led the largest expansion in company history at this site, worth $80 million, ahead of deadline; handled all

aspects of safety and security during construction.

Realized $800,000 in productivity savings by rolling out the “Cranberry Almond Crunch” line 4 months ahead of

schedule.

Promoted to this position after one year as Packaging/Process Supervisor at the Battle Creek, MI facility.

Recovered $4 million in packaging savings and reduced consumer complaints by 100% through leadership of a cross-

functional project team.

Subject matter expert for creative problem solving and troubleshooting.

MILITARY

US Army

Captain

Provided hands-on leadership for firing operations, vehicle transport and field exercises for a field artillery battery with

130 direct reports. Primarily focused on logistics, heavy equipment maintenance, personnel issues, training and safety

compliance. Hands-on knowledge of automated supply systems, office automation software and related databases.

Earned numerous medals and commendations for outstanding team leadership and operational skills.

Selected three times as Top Platoon during the NAMFI audit in Crete, Greece

Achieved the highest audit scores in the battalion after a 41st Brigade standardized audit.

Designed and instituted a complete reporting system to facilitate troop drawdown, which was later adopted as the

standard for the Brigade.

Graduated twice as the Top Graduate after attending extensive training at different military schools.

Mentored and trained field staff and management in operating policies and procedures.

Honorable Discharge from active duty.

EDUCATION

St. Norbert College, DePere, WI

B.S. Degree in Biology, Minor in Chemisty

* Dean’s List; National Biological Honor Society.

* 4-year ROTC scholarship.

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