Tom Breinling
Phone: 616-***-****
E-Mail: *-**********@*******.***
Ada, MI 49301
Summary
A multi-faceted dedicated management professional with diverse experiences
in manufacturing and distribution. Possesses a history of achieving safety
and customer delivery results and providing an uncompromised level of
customer service.
Experience
CONAGRA FOODS CORPORATION, Grand Rapids, MI
2005 to present
Warehouse Supervisor
2009 to present
. Responsible for the direction and training of 13 employees
. Plant Hilo trainer
. Hold weekly/monthly safety meetings
. Ensures that all SOP's and GMP's are being followed
. Responsible for inventory accuracy and FIFO
. Ensures that all customer shipments leave on time
. Responsible for SQF and allergen compliance within the warehouse
. Ensure ongoing PPE compliance
Operations Supervisor
2005 to 2009
Responsible for 62 employees in the manufacture of nutrition and health
bars.
. Oversee the daily production of food bars for multiple customers.
. Ensure that all company GMP's, safety, and personnel polices are
followed.
. Hold monthly departmental meetings.
. Member of the HACCP team.
. Communicate with other departments to ensure production goals are met.
. Perform yearly evaluations on all full time employees.
DYNAFLEX CORP., Grand Rapids, MI
2004 to 2005
Production Supervisor
Supervised, trained, and directed 22 employees in the manufacture of foam
components for the auto industry.
. Oversaw the daily production, quality, and proper certification of all
parts produced.
. Trained employees on equipment usage, quality, and hi-lo safety.
. Responsible for incoming component inventory, line and tooling
changeovers.
GREAT LAKES APPEARANCE CENTER, Wyoming, MI
1999 to 2003
Co-owner of automobile detailing and appearance (rustproof and
paint protection) shop.
AMWAY CORPORATION, Ada, MI.
1986 to 1998
A $7 billion worldwide direct sales organization.
Supervisor - Special Shipments
1990 to 1998
Managed and directed a staff of 30 employees in all aspects of catalog
distribution
operations.
. Reduced NAO's (Not As Ordered) to .0011% of picks.
. Designed and setup a Hotline inspection department at the Reno, Nev.
facility.
. Participated in a Customer Focused Quality team in the successful
redesign of
catalog pack slip.
. Restructured and improved customer pickup area by designing and
installing
computerized processes.
. Involved in the successful transition to a new $40 million distribution
facility in 1994.
. Five years as main customer service contact for division.
. Inventory responsibility for approximately 300 SKU's.
Pressure Packaging Supervisor
1986 to 1990
Managed and trained a staff of 40 production workers in all aspects of
aerosol production.
. Conducted daily scheduling and inventory meetings.
. Maintained good manufacturing practices and DOT requirements during
production.
. Conducted monthly safety and fire inspections.
. Oversaw the compounding area on the off shifts
LIFESAVERS, INC. Holland, MI.
1981 to 1986
A Fortune 500 manufacturer of gum and candy products.
Production Supervisor
Directed production activities of multiple departments, within a union
environment, in the
production of bubblegum and candy.
. Prepared production, inventory, and manpower reports.
. Adhered to quality control standards and FDA guidelines.
. Conducted monthly safety and fire inspections.
Education & Training
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
B.S. Applied Arts
Major in Psychology
HAZMAT (Hazardous Material spill containment)
WM SAP
Certified Michigan Food Service Sanitarian
Proficient in the use of PC's (Windows, Excel, Word)
Kraft HACCP Certification
OSHA 1910 Workshop
ISO9000 Internal Auditor
QS9000 (3rd Edition)
ISO9000 Metrology and Calibration