Manager Food Production

Professional Summary

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***** ****** ***, *********, ** 44111 • 216-***-**** • *********@*****.*** I have successfully managed food production plants, overseeing all areas of operations, guiding companies through start-ups, expansions, and transfers to automated production. I have developed GMPs, HAACP plans, incentive plans, personnel policies and methods for tracking and increasing productivity. I have guided two companies through start-ups and multiple expansions. I have improved efficiency and productivity at every company I have worked for. I have also started my own remodeling business.

Compliance understanding

Performance improvements

Production scheduling

Employee training and development

Team leadership

Cost controls

Consistently meet goals

Unsurpassed work ethic

Operations Management

Data collection and analysis

Operations Manager, 06/2018 to Current

Festa Food Company – Cleveland, OH

Managed company operations, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision.

Supervised a team of four area managers and 75 associates. Organized preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and line shutdown or production delays. Identified opportunities to streamline operations, including productivity and waste tracking. Directed teams and communicated goals within an established framework. Line Supervisor, 01/2018 to 06/2018

Little Tikes – Hudson, OH

Achieved production targets on a regular basis by carefully managing processes. Scheduled operators, monitored attendance and documented infractions. Supervised, motivated and trained 20 production associates. Owner, 01/2008 to 01/2018

SEEK Designs – Bedford, OH

Started home and commmercial remodeling business.

Managed projects with up to $250,000 budgets and several subcontractors. Provided cost efficient remodeling solutions.

Plant Manager, 11/2004 to 06/2007

Cleveland CPL Llc – Cleveland, OH

Managed daily operations of a doughnut processing plant. Opened plant form start-up and guided through automation and expansion. Responsible for all hiring and firing, developing personnel policies, designing health and incentive plans, creating delivery routes, purchasing of new equipment and vehicles, training, implementing food safety programs, conducting food safety audits, developing efficiency tracking programs, ordering and inventory control, and budgeting.

Conducted meetings for board of directions.

Reached all contractual goals.

Department Manager, 01/1996 to 10/2004

Produce Packaging Inc – Cleveland, OH

Managed daily operations of a fresh-cut fruit and vegetable plant. Directed a two-shift production schedule with a production manager, four shift supervisors, and 80 employees.

Developed GMPS, HAACP plan, and a Quality Assurance department. Implemented production procedures and incentive plans. Increased productivity and profitability.

Responsible for all ordering and quality control of incoming supplies and produce. Represented company at BWC hearings.

Head Age Group Coach, 06/1992 to 05/1996

Shaker Sharks Swim Team – Shaker Heights, OH

Ran a 350 member swim team.

Hired and supervised six coaches.

Performed all bookkeeping and administrative duties. Quality Assurance Auditor, 10/1989 to 06/1992

AMRESCO LLC – Cleveland, OH

Helped develop a quality assurance department for a medical testing products company. Implemented ISO 9000 standards and served on a team for an FDA audit. Education

Promoted from R&D technician.

Provided on-site training for customers.

Supervised R&D department upon promotion.

Bachelor of Science: BIology, 1989

Penn State University State College - PA

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