Manager Operations

JOE KURETE

Fort Worth, Texas 682-***-**** acx2nm@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/joekurete

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Operations Continuous Improvement

Strategic, business savvy professional with more than 15 years of success leading single and multi-site manufacturing/3PL logistic operations. Champion of more efficient, cost-effective business processes through Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S processes. Proactive manager able to identify ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality. Effective team leader and consensus builder who can promote best practices among cross-functional teams. Eager to leverage professional expertise and advanced training to drive optimal business results.

Operations Management Project / Account Management Continuous Improvement/Lean/5S

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Quality Assurance /Control Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Operations Customer Relationship Management Business Development

Budget/P&L Management Vendor Negotiations/Relations Productivity/KPI Measurement

Professional Experience

BLOUNT FINE FOODS-McKinney, Texas 2016

Quality Control Supervisor / Process Engineering

Leads Quality Control team while implementing process change improvements in a SQF Food Manufacturing plant processing soups, sauces, and entrees.

• Implemented KPIs across departments to track production, quality, and process improvement for consistency. Implemented AQL process to support correcting deficiencies while improving consistency.

• Supported SOP development for training purposes in control measures across areas of business.

GLOBAL EFFICIENT ENERGY-Fort Worth, Texas 2015

Procurement & Logistics Manager (Corporate)

Manage inventory procurement and control across multiple sites; develop new and maintain existing vendor/supplier relationships; and implement process changes to improve customer satisfaction.

• Directed and developed an inventory team of 10 associates overseeing 8 sites supporting Solar, HVAC, and spray foam installations. Managed Fleet of 30 vehicles/trailers for improved logistics and support.

• Slashed overall spending $110,000 over 5 months by re-negotiating pricing and developing rebate programs with suppliers on existing product with improved planning and scheduling.

• Improved customer service experiences by 5% through improved operational processes in logistics while reducing part delays on jobs with improved logistic planning to support speed to market.

• Managed each site's warehouse inventory through improved control processes. Reduced out-of-stock percentages 15% across all sites through improved communication and planning.

EXEL LOGISTICS / POWER PACKAGING 2006–2015

Operations Manager, General Mills Packaging (Operations)-Roanoke, Texas (2012–2015)

• Led labor, budgeting, financial reporting, production schedule, new business quotations, and customer relations activities. Administered $3-5 million annual budget.

• Directed team of 180 (20 direct; 160 indirect) associates packaging food products; drove positive behaviors in safety and quality improvements utilizing 5S techniques supporting metrics.

• Managed and supported account relationships and logistics with key customers: Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Kroger, HEB, Brookshire’s, Safeway, Grocers Supply, Winco, and Aldis, including any non-conformance investigations.

• Implemented Nulogy PackManager software to better manage the operation's inventory and efficiency.

• Increased production capacity 12%; reduced labor expenses 10%; improved in-house inventory accuracy by 8%; Proposed and implemented a solution for the purchase and installation of new production equipment and negotiated pricing with vendors. Used to improve speed to market for completed point-of-purchase displays by leading a $1.5 million capital project to automate production.

• Cut defects 8% and improved customer relations by creating and implementing an improved quality program. Instituted an improved training program for production line workers; improved audit checks; revamped SOP processes; and enforced formal discipline on noncompliance issues.

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Regional Packaging Operations Manager (Corporate)-Romeoville, Illinois (2006–2012)

• Provided account management support for 10+ sites packaging foods, OTC drugs, Beverage, & personal care products.

• Designed packaging cells and area layouts, while training site personnel on new business.

• Reengineered sites for cost savings, while reducing waste by utilizing automation and mechanization.

• Managed account pricing databases and performed estimating for new business.

• Implemented Nulogy PackManager software to better manage multiple operations.

ADVERTISING RESOURCES, INC.-Alsip, Illinois 2005–2006

Operations Manager

Full strategic planning and operations leadership of a manufacturing and packaging facility for brand name foods, OTC drugs, personal care, and household consumer goods producing $15 million annual revenue. Oversaw more than 20 full-time associates and 200 temporary workers on 3 shifts.

• Managed QMS through cGMPs and HAACPs over AIB, GFSI, USDA, FDA, and DEA regulatory audits.

• Slashed material handling expenses 20%; improved throughput time of orders 15% and on-time shipments 22%; Decreased production equipment downtime 35% and setup time 15%, and increased storage capacity 8% after reorganizing plant production area and warehouse, eliminating inefficiencies in material handling, production, and shipments.

HUDSON RCI-TELEFLEX, INC-Arlington Heights, Illinois 2005

Assistant Production Manager, Medical Device Division

• Oversaw medical device manufacturing team of 70 employees on 3 shifts, producing pure water for sterilization through blow/form/fill extruder process including respiratory products.

• Managed the preventative maintenance program on extruder assembly equipment reducing downtime <4%.

• Trained plant personnel on ISO 13485 procedures and performed line audits that included sanitation logs.

ROCKTENN CO.-Alliance Div.-Bolingbrook, DeKalb, & Burr Ridge, Illinois 2001–2005

Quality Manager - Packaging (2003–2005)

• Led team of 10 auditors over 3 facilities packaging food, OTC drugs, alcohol, and personal care products.

• Developed and trained employees on SOPs, JHAs, HAACPs, cGMPs as a member of the Safety Committee.

• Managed internal and external customer site audits, including FDA audits.

ROCKTENN CO.-Laminating Paperboard Div.-Wright City, Missouri

Quality Manager/Operations Manager (2001–2003)

• Oversaw team of more than 100 unionized personnel. Hired and trained new employees.

• Saved $118,000 in material waste after leading Six Sigma project. Captured data from suppliers and sites; identified poor material as root cause of waste; and led team to take corrective actions, increasing quality.

• Realized $1.2 million additional revenue from new product that was developed from freed resources.

• Reduced recordable incident rate to <1%, achieved a record 383 days without an incident, and increased employee morale by establishing and implementing a comprehensive safety program.

JOHNSON MARCRAFT - Maryland Heights Mo. 2000–2001

Operations Manager

• Managed daily operations of a HVAC Manufacturing plant, oversaw team of more than 200 employees on 3 shifts, 7 days/week generating $20 million annual revenue.

CAMBRIDGE ENGINEERING INC. - Chesterfield, Mo. 1984–2000

Service Tech/Supervisor/Scheduler/Production Manager/Operations Manager

• Managed daily operations of a HVAC Manufacturing plant, oversaw team of more than 70 employees on 2 shifts, 6 days/week generating $30 million annual revenue.

Education and Training

ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business Management

NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL Industrial Electronics Technology

Training: Six Sigma GB AQL SQF Project Management APICs ISO 13485 ISO 9001 ISO 22000 AIB GFSI OSHA

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