Quality Assurance State University

Andrew J. Gaiek

*** ****** **** 716-***-**** Williamsville, NY 14221 acu9zz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking to enhance my career with a successful, growing company that offers future growth opportunities.

PROFILE

Co-founded Landies Candies Co. Inc., a private label chocolate manufacturing company.

Responsible for all activities related to operating a manufacturing company:

Skills/Proficiencies:

Production scheduling

Trouble shooting

Organizational skills

Project planning

Team building

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM Milling) Buffalo, NY (2012 - present)

Production Supervisor - Safely manage colleagues to produce finished product to customer specifications

Main Responsibilities:

Safety: Conduct daily huddle/toolbox meetings, train colleagues on safety topics: LOTO, PPE. Conduct weekly job cycle checks, participate in volunteer Values Based Safety program.

Production/Quality Control: Supervise the production of a quality and safe product that is in customer specifications at peak efficiency and minimal waste utilizing GMP’s, HAACP and OSHA systems.

Supervising: Guide colleagues throughout the shift and answer any questions for safe and efficient production.

Team Building: Create a cohesive team spirit for easier shift transitions and efficiencies to reach set goals.

Trouble shooting: Locate and eliminate bottlenecks throughout the mill on a daily basis. Guide maintenance staff on any equipment issues.

Quality Assurance: Conduct various lab tests including, FOSS, Ro-tap, Alpine and falling number.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Landies Candies Co., Inc. Buffalo NY (1985 – 2012)

Co-Founder/Plant Manager – 28 years of experience in starting and developing a chocolate manufacturing company.

Main Responsibilities:

Production: Schedule production for over 250 daily and seasonal products.

Plant and Product Safety: Implemented all company safety, GMP and OSHA standards.

Quality Assurance: Maintained plant to pass NY State and FDA annual inspections.

Repairs and Maintenance: Implemented a preventative maintenance system to minimize down time.

Research & Development: Develop new products such as peanut butter crunch bar and chocolate candles.

Marketing: Created Private label product lines for Tops and Wegmans Supermarkets.

Created Landies TRULY SUGAR FREE ™ trademark.

Cost Controls: Efficiently schedule production to minimize changeovers.

Continuous pricing of ingredients and supplies to get the best price available.

Constant monitoring of production flows to find any opportunities for improvement

Inventory Control: Set minimum/maximum inventory levels for ingredients, supplies and finished goods.

Project Planning: Set up factory and warehouse to maximize efficiencies in product flow.

Designed a duel use wash down/sponge cutting room.

Moved plant multiple times, overseeing plumbers, electricians and maintenance crews.

Capital Improvements: Automated a nut cluster line which doubled production with same labor costs.

Moved coolers to outside walls to utilize winter air for cooling.

Set up mould manufacturing in house as opposed to purchasing from vendors.

Implemented pump and piping system to automate distribution of chocolate.

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Buffalo B.S. Business Administration 1999

State University of New York at Buffalo Concentration in Accounting 1999

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1989 U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Taste of Buffalo Best Dessert Award - 3 consecutive years - 2010 - 2012

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