Edward Darnell

Email: abpd92@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** **** *****

City: Turlock

State: CA

Zip: 95380

Country: USA

Phone: 209-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 120

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Edward J. Darnell

1395 Valley View Drive

Turlock, CA 95380

209-***-****

abpd92@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

An experienced leader who has the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and proven leadership experience in large production facilities to include, quality control and production planning. Excellent communication/presentation skills and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Siemens Water Technologies - Milpitas, CA

West Area Manager - Resin Processing and Regeneration, April 2012 - August 2012

Siemens Industry, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens` global Industry Sector business-the world`s leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions.

* Managed employee health & safety and environmental compliance.

* Responsible for monitoring the production flow through the manufacturing area for effective machine utilization.

* Assisted in the evaluation and development of programs to ensure all Safety, Environmental, Quality and Employee Development goals were achieved.

* Developed and managed a budget of $15mm for three production facilities.

* Reduced distribution costs by $120,000 through research and renegotiation with the carrier.

Foster`s Wine Estates - Paso Robles, CA

Cellar Operations Manager, May 2008 - September 2010

American wine segment of Australian brewer: Foster`s. Produces Beringer and Chateau St. Jean with annual production of 15M cases ranking #5 in the U.S. Non-union environment.

* Responsible for site safety and compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental program, HACCP program and Food Safety/Quality program.

* Responsible for the hiring, training and discipline of all Cellar employees to include compliance with all Federal, State and local employment, wage and hour, safety rules and regulations and laws.

* Responsible for maintaining inventory of glass, labels and corks for on-site bottling, and supervising mobile bottling while on-site.

* Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Cellar equipment and machinery.

* Responsible for all winery sanitation; worked closely with the Winemaking staff to schedule the processing of FWEA juices/wines and custom crush wines at the Meridian (Paso Robles) site.

* Management of a budget of over $4.0M; directed a Cellar crew of three Senior Team Leaders, two Team Leaders, a Shipping & Receiving Coordinator and up to 100 hourly employees.

* Oversee 8.8 million gallons of wine in stainless steel tanks and 2.1 million gallons of wine in oak barrels.

* Possess a Qualified Applicator Certificate from the state of California for the application of SO2 gas.

Bronco Wine Company - Ceres, CA

Production Manager, February 2006 - May 2008

Fourth largest wine company in the U.S. selling popular brand -Two Buck Chuck- with annual production of 20M cases. Union environment.

* Responsible for a safe work environment, maintaining quality and schedule attainment.

* Implemented a Line Management System that reduced labor costs by 10%.

* Reorganized a department with eight supervisors, two clerks and up to 175 hourly employees.

* Responsible for the training of all Cellar employees which included a reduction of errors by over 10%.

* Scheduled and prioritized all work for the department to include responsibility for the sanitation of all equipment and tanks.

* Maintained an adequate level of all processing materials.

* Worked closely with Winemaking and Scheduling to ensure that all work was done timely.

* Responsible for updating all Standard Operating Procedures.

* Investigated the use of new technologies at the winery and verified that the Cellar was adhering to the Company Bioterrorism policy.

Diageo Chateau & Wine Estates - Paicines, CA

Production Manager, January 2003 - January 2006

Wine section of Diageo, world`s largest alcoholic beverage company carrying brands including: Beaulieu Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards, and #1 European export Blossom Hill. Annual production averaging 8M cases per year ranking #8 in the U.S. Union environment

* Responsible for facility and personnel safety.

* Assured safe work conditions and compliance with OSHA regulations.

* Management of two supervisors and up to 90 hourly employees.

* Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of all processing materials.

* Responsible for updating all Standard Operating Procedures and ensured that work was

accomplished on schedule.

* Responsible for operational budget of the Cellar.

* Responsible for the training of all hourly employees.

* Initiated a -Food Safety/GMP Audit- program and a HACCP program.

* Certified in Hazardous Waste Management and Food Safety Management.

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Cellar Superintendent, 1997 - January 2003

Nation`s largest wine company producing 60M cases annually of wines including: Gallo Sonoma, Turning Leaf, Boone`s Farms and Rancho Zabaco wines; Andre champagne; and Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler. Union environment

* Responsible for a safe work environment, sanitation and schedule attainment in the Cellar.

* In charge of all Cellar processing and management of four supervisors and 50 hourly employees.

* Responsible for measuring and controlling labor and material costs.

* Responsible for developing the operational and capital budget for the department to include involvement in the training and development of team leaders and union employees.

* Knowledgeable in TQM, SPC, GMP, ammonia refrigeration and cartridge filtration.

E& J Gallo Winery, 1974 - 1997 - Modesto, CA

Lead Supervisor Process Scheduling Analyst

Cellar Supervisor Senior Technician, Micro Quality Assurance

Line Technician, Quality Assurance

EDUCATION

California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA - M.B.A., Operations Management

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA - B.A., Cellular & Molecular Biology

Villanova University - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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