Joseph Brent

Email: abpkug@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ***** **.

City: Colorado Springs

State: CO

Zip: 80903

Country: USA

Phone: 802-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $75,000

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JOE BRENT

2127 W. Kiowa St Colorado Springs, CO, P.802-***-****, abpkug@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP

Project Management - Quality Control - Performance Improvement - Manufacturing - Distribution - Plant Management - Safety Maintenance - Warehouse & Inventory - Machine Operations - HVAC - Electrical - Budgeting - Strategic Planning - Large Construction Projects - Team Leadership - Equipment Procurement and Installations - AIB, NSF, OSHA, SQF - Audits

Business-driven Operations and Production Management Professional delivering outstanding returns improving production and performance in manufacturing environments to new and exciting levels of performance. Proven record of accomplishment developing and executing winning production strategies that has assisted companies grow and expand into national markets. Champion of proven production techniques with extensive background implementing quality control, cost reduction and profit optimization strategies, resulting in bottom line profits and organizational excellence. Excellent knowledge of all plant operations including warehousing, machine operations, controls, HVAC and electrical. Implement budgets and manage all departments from production to QA/QC, maintenance, and sanitation. Team leadership ability to manage staff to achieve maximum efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES - ACHIEVEMENTS

* Operations Leader responsible for production of liquid maple products from ranging from 8 oz. containers to 220 gallon totes. Works closely with a skilled manufacturing team in a fast-paced environment, always adapting to a changing workload and completing multiple tasks. Practice clear communications to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner within defined time and quality criteria. Supervise all preproduction, production, and post production processes ensuring quality standards.

* Work with the Quality Assurance department on third party and government compliance audits. Review and update on-going safety programs to minimize the potential for workplace accidents. Review and up date all SOP's, GMP's and all cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Work with warehouse personnel, maintenance, and purchasing to effectively and efficiently communicate the needs of the production and prioritize tasks.

* Operations Director working closely and collaboratively with senior management to set priorities and goals for production, labor budget and financial performance. Operate within an approved budget for all departments based on projected sales for the year. Work to identify and address problems in a timely manner. Plan for the company's on-going operational needs including staffing, technology, facility, and equipment. Monitor and enforce compliance and proper use of safety equipment

* Plant Manager responsible for all day to day operations including manufacturing plant, projects and company property. Managed staff of 25 including five department heads. Oversaw NSF, NOFA, Trader Joe's and annual OSHA's Project Work safe audits. Conducted ACT 250 and Wastewater Management Division applications and review.

* Responsible for maintenance operations of a 60,000 barrel a year brewery. Oversaw expansion projects including new brew cellar and related piping and equipment. Project manager for sub-contractors and new equipment installations.

* Built new production plant and installed equipment to mix, fill, cap, label and code salad dressings and salsa. Oversaw day to day operations. Implemented SOP's, GMP's and PM's for all equipment and processes. Implemented in-house testing of processed materials. Project managed the installation of new and used equipment.

* Produced hot sauces and condiments through Peppertree Packing, a small packaging facility in Waterbury Vermont until being acquired by Drew's All Natural.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES - CAREER HISTORY

Chief of Operations, BASCOM MAPLE FARMS, Alstead, NH 2009-October 2012

***Bascom Maple Farms is the largest producer of pure maple syrup in New England. They are a major supplier of maple products to packers, distributors, manufactures, retailers, and others in the food business.

Director of Operations, DREW'S ALL NATURAL, Chester, VT.. 2006-2009

***Drew's ranks among the top three shelf stable salad dressing brands in the natural products industry and is one of the fastest growing brands in the country.

Maintenance Manager, HARPOON BREWING, Windsor, VT2003-2006

Plant Manager, DREW'S ALL NATURAL, Chester, VT...1999-2003

Owner/Operator, JOE B'S INC. AND PEPPERTREE PACKING...1992-1999

TRAINING - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Vermont College of Norwich University Montpelier, VT/Vermont Electrical Apprenticeship Program, four years in electrical apprentice program. Food Safety Courses/Former board member on the Vermont Specialty Foods Association/Microsoft Excel, Word and other Windows based programs/MRP programs such as MAS 2000 and Process Pro/AutoCAD 2010

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