Supply Chain Manager

*******@****.**.*** *** S. Savanna Dr, Pottstown, PA 19465 +1-830-***-****

Senior Plant Management and Operations Executive

14+ years executive and supply chain leadership for global food and beverage manufacturing operations, providing technical, strategic, and creative leadership, delivering consistent top and bottom line impacts to profitability and efficiency.

Proven track record in influencing organizational change at strategic and tactical levels, Strong ability to identify and implement best practices and technologies for measurable supply chain and manufacturing operations across Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Forecasting, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, and eCommerce.

High-profile communicator, optimizing supplier relations and executive boards, Owner / Operators, cross-functional project teams, and global matrix organizations.

Exceptional results improving lean manufacturing processes and implementing safe, efficient production lines, increasing production throughput, while maintaining safety and quality as well as driving out waste and costs associated with inefficiency.

A motivational, value-driven leader by example, empowering employees to strive for excellence and growth by leading from the front, mentoring and coaching teams.

Extensive experience in new product line and business sector development, optimizing the manufacturing processes, procurement and development strategies throughout the entire cycle.

EXPERIENCE

F.M. BROWN’S SONS, INC. 2015-PRESENT

Retail Pet Specialty Products Manufacturer

Director of Purchasing

Implemented velocity driven inventory reduction program to align company more towards Lean Manufacturing structure

Implement direct to source global commodity sourcing, reducing costs, increasing quality and efficiencies

Restructured department to optimize staffing, manage growth and inventory control procedures more effectively.

TROPICAL FUSIONS, INC./ FUSION NUTRITION GROUP 2007-2014

Custom Food, Beverage and Nutritional Products Manufacturer

Director of Operations

Directed the startup, development and expansion of company from regional to nationwide manufacturer of beverages for multiple business segments.

Managed the purchase, build-out and all manufacturing operations for subsidiary nutritional company and subsequent second facility according to cGMP and FDA standards for heavily regulated manufacture of powdered infant formula.

Oversaw the manufacture of proprietary vitamin and mineral blends for use in internal products such as infant and adult formulas, vitamin enhanced waters, protein smoothie blends and also the blending and manufacture of vitamins for co-pack projects.

Created a stringent food safety program that led to zero recalls in the company’s 7 years. Wrote and managed entire HACCP, cGMP, and Sanitation plans.

Managed all capital planning, and equipment installation for both plants, including the proprietary design and acquisition for a modified atmosphere blending and packing line for the infant and adult formulas, as well as all powdered protein products.

PREMIER GLOBAL INGREDIENTS 2004-2007

Global Food and Beverage Procurement Consultancy and Brokerage

President/Owner

Created mutually profitable, strong relationships with clients that led to Premier Global being responsible for approximately $210M in annual spend

Stabilized and optimized supply chain operations for customers making the transition from local to global, direct-to-source procurement.

Led project to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations for a customer making calcium supplements and other nutritional supplements for US retail market.

Implemented Lean manufacturing process re-structuring in two nutraceutical plants in China and India to improve quality and manufacturing throughput. Thus allowing our clients to attain access to the previously untapped US market.

Managed the re-design of pharmaceutical facility in the UAE to improve operational efficiencies as well as overall product safety to comply with standards required for export into the EU.

Co-developed all natural vitamin blends for customer seeking to develop an all natural, enhanced juice product for sale in developing countries.

Oversaw the eventual purchase of company and handled all transition, and training to new owners.

CENTRAL TEXAS INGREDIENTS/ADAMS EXTRACT AND SPICE, LLC 2002-2004

125 Year Old Retail and Commercial Food Ingredients and Extracts Manufacturer

Director of Purchasing

Implemented procurement strategies that led to a $2.6M turnaround in less than 6 months.

Developed direct-to-source supplier relationships that allowed for extensive growth in both top and bottom line numbers.

Responsible for directing all supply chain programs both locally and globally.

Created strategic alliances with packaging, raw materials, equipment suppliers to stabilize supply chain from previous owners near bankruptcy situation.

Directed all supply chain integration during merger.

Reported directly to CEO and Board of Directors for all functions.

CENTRAL TEXAS INGREDIENTS 2001-2002 Industrial Spice and Food Ingredients Manufacturer

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for all purchasing and inventory functions

Responsibilities for negotiations and contracts for all items, including materials, packaging and import commodities.

Implemented new purchasing software to streamline all functions.

Developed product costing program

Education, Certifications & Additional Skills

BBA – International Business – University of Texas San Antonio -2005

Minor-Finance

BA – Psychology – University of Texas San Antonio-2003

Minor – Linguistics

Certified HACCP Manager/Instructor

Languages (Intermediate Arabic, Intermediate Mandarin, Intermediate Spanish, Beginner Italian)

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