Manager Project

JERRY MCROBERTS

SUMMARY

Insightful and responsive professional manager with a proven record of success implementing continuous improvement techniques resulting in efficiency improvements of 20%, productivity increase of 25% and customer delivery increase to 99%. Innovative and process oriented problem solver who thrives on challenges. Introduced SPC process improvements, established Vendor certification and Production Material usage programs. Confident, bright and pragmatic team builder.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager, Ricca Chemical Company 2013 to Present

Responsible for the manufacturing, quality, safety and administration of Small Batch Specialty chemicals. 18 direct reports

Achievements

Decreased batch completion time 15% by introducing team concepts

5S of packaging supply area increased productivity 12%

Developed safety committee to reduce accidents and improve communication

Champion for DEA and DHS audits

Production Manager, Merial Select Pharmaceuticals 2010 to 2012

Responsible for the production of bulk antigens and the distribution of vaccines. Products include freeze dried and emulsion avian vaccines. 20 Direct reports

Achievements

Increased production by 40% modifying process flow of value stream

Decreased load/unload times to customers by 30% utilizing warehouse mapping

Introduced protocols to decrease sanitation time by 25%

Spearhead successful FDA audit preparation

Consultant, Independent 2009 to 2010

Provide techniques and services for food manufacturing companies to continuously improve Quality, lower costs, reduce waste and increase customer satisfaction. Act as change agent for process improvements and operating efficiencies.

Operations Manager, Mid-South Milling 2008 to 2009

Total responsibility for multiple protein blending operations (production, quality, safety and environmental) along with Trucking Division and P&L control. Direct oversight for engineering, human resources, regulatory agencies (FDA,USDA,EPA,OSHA) and transportation.

Achievements

Streamlined labor force by 25%

Facilitated safety program introduction

Introduced SPC to processing operations

Organized truck storage increasing usable space by 33%

General Manager, Kelly Foods Corp.

Berlin, MD 2005 to 2007

Directly responsible for all Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehousing, Maintenance,

Labor Relations, Regulatory, Waste Water, Engineering and Human Resources for a Pet Food

Manufacturer. Products include Dry bagged and semi-moist treat products distributed both nationally and inter-nationally. 75 employees

Achievements

Implemented finished product tracking system to meet one up one down standard

Implemented SPC’s to standardize process, improve quality and reduce wastes.

Coordinated Environmental and Regulatory issues with DNR

Set-up Vender Certification programs to meet formula specifications

Combined GMP and capital spending programs to meet FDA standards

Championed and trained sanitation crew in Lean Manufacturing 5S program.

General Operations Manager, Chenango Valley Pet Foods

Sherburne, NY 2003 to 2005

Oversee all Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Trafficking, P&L and Employee training

for a premier contract pet food manufacturer with multiple facilities. Dry batch systems for

over 150 formulas and 600+ SKU’S.

Achievements

Designed Process Teams and reduced man-hours per pound by over 27%

Implemented operating guidelines and GMP’s to allow exporting of product.

Designed and presented first capital spending program to Board of Directors.

Implemented monthly Material variance reporting for inventory control.

Championed and trained sanitation crew in Lean Manufacturing 5S program

Installed QIP program to ingredient receiving of raw materials.

Designed protocols and SOP’s for each position, Safety program, HACCP plan and Environmental program.

Set up sales order to production batch system by ERP module.

Introduced TPM program for operator accountability and reduce premium maintenance time.

Plant Manager, Doane Pet Care Company

Manassas, VA Plant 1992 to 2002

Responsibilities include the Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement of raw materials, Maintenance, Financial, Labor Relations, Safety and Distribution of dry bagged pet food to the private label market. Manufactured and processed over 30 batched formulas, which were ground and extruded averaging 230 tons per day. Distribution of 300 sku’s occurred on site with Direct Store Delivery to over 250 stores on the east coast. Network of finished goods distributed to grocery stores, warehouses, and department stores such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Food Lion and Ahold. Had total responsibility for the P&L along with all capital spending for a three shift, 65-employee plant.

Achievements

Implemented team building, and Total Quality Management resulting in 20% increase in efficiency and a 27% decrease in customer complaints.

Managed co-packed customers from concept to final packaged

Established sanitation and GMP programs resulting in excellent ratings from outside auditors such as AIB, Silliker and Technical Directions.

Project Manager to expand warehouse operations by thirty thousand square feet.

Implemented an annual safety program resulting in OSHA reporting below the industry average and two consecutive years without a lost time accident.

Generated BOM”s and purchase order payment via SAP,ERP

Project team member converting combined companies to Great Plains ERP system.

Manager Dry Operations, Carnation Co.

St. Joseph, MO. Plant 1978 to 1991

Total responsibility for the production, packaging, quality control, maintenance and labor relations for

a 365 ton/day dry pet food and 60,000 case/day canned pet food. Set-up capital expenditures, budgets and

financial reports for the department of 365 employee operation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

M.B.A. North West Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry University of Pittsburgh

Processing Systems Operations & Aseptic Procedures, Ohio State University

Good Manufacturing Practices, Lauhoff Grain Company

Statistical Process Controls, International Loss Control Institute

A.I.B. Sanitation Auditor

AM&T Lean Manufacturing

In house SAP,ERP by Great Plains (Doane Petcare)

DSD,JIT and Lane Utilization Programs Initialized for Wal-Mart products

Veteran – US Air Force

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