Ashley D aub

Summary: E nthusiastic, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment.

Looking to expand my opportunity to contribute to both daily and long term objectives and

goals. On-going passion to identify continuous improvement opportunities through

constant communication and t raining for both myself and others. Quick learner with

excellent wri t ten, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Experience: Operations Delivery Leader (Jan 2013 – April 2013) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• Responsible for leading, planning and implementing all facets of $94MM expansion

p roject beyond engineering scope

• Organized and facilitated all meetings with necessary plant resources to ensure

objectives were completed within timeline of project

• Developed Headcount Assessment for potential new positions in order to assess

h i ring and t raining costs and

• Partnered with local and state representatives to effectively petition for State grants

and incentives

Cookie P roduct Manager (July 2011- April 2013) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• Managed entire production process from processing through packaging on a 24/7/365

basis

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously and prioritized based on business needs

• Directed work activities for more than 270 hourly and salaried employees in a non-

union environment

• Developed the capabilities and competencies of employees through on-going t raining,

coaching, mentoring and counseling

• Developed and maintained annual operating budgets, labor schedules and cost

controls

• Coordinated manufacturing activities with all other departments

• Actively led and coordinated on-going efforts for all major product reformulations

and new product introductions for the entire Willard site by providing necessary

i nput and impact to process

• Proactively managed safety programs, continuous improvement initiatives and waste

r eduction activities

• Developed annual Strategic Plan for Operations Department

• Received You Make a Difference Award for exceptional Cookie Operations

performance in F’12

Continuous Improvement/Reliability Manager (2006-2011) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• Received Black Belt Certification through More Steam/Campbell North America

(2008)

• Responsible for working with all departments to build Enabler plan each year which

exceeded $2.9MM - $3.6MM annually

• Implemented Daily Direction Setting throughout the main plant

• Led/Facilitated all 5S activities

• Led/Facilitated multiple kaizen events spanning safety initiatives, scheduling, waste

r eduction and cost improvements

• Coordinated Value Stream Mapping ini tiative

• Led/Facilitated Zero Loss Analysis event in ’06, and was requested to participate in

events at both the Richmond,Utah and Denver, Pennsylvania plant in ‘07

• Developed and mentored 3 Summer interns each tasked with challenging projects

such as refining Maintenance Start-Up Manuals, Centerline Manuals and waste

r eduction projects

• Developed annual Strategic Plan for Continuous Improvement/Reliabili ty

Scheduling and Planning Manager (2005 – 2006) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• Special Assignment to allow existing manager opportunity to work with Corporate

Supply Chain focusing on re-launch of Manugistics

• Coordinated and participated in physical inventory counts

• Took on scheduling of all international products due to unexpected vacancy within

t he department

• Received Green Belt Certification through LockHeed Mar tin

W.I.P. Product Manager (2005, approximately 3 months) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• 24/7/365 leadership and accountability of WIP operation with

• Responsible for managing daily tote inventory to ensure product freshness and

quality

Operations Supervisor (1997-2005) Pepperidge Farm

W illard, Ohio

• Responsible for managing day to day operations across multiple lines on all 3 shifts

• Successfully completed B&CMA technical course

• Responded to all employee issues and concerns and disciplinary situations as needed

• Provided daily leadership, coordination, and problem-solving input with

M aintenance, Production, Planning, Receiving, Dist ribution and Plant Services

departments

Education: B.S. Secondary Education 1996 Bowling Green State University

Certifications: B &CMA Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing Course completion (2004)

Green Belt Certification - Lockheed Mar tin (2006)

Black Belt Certification - CUSA/MoreSteam (2008) N.C. State Refresher Course (2012)

Principles of HACCP (2012)

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