John A. O'Leary

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFACTIONS

Strong understanding managing Plant Operations including: Planning, Scheduling, Training.

Extensive food industry Production Management experience working with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Shipping & Receiving, Human Resources, and Safety Managers.

Strong understanding of measures to control product costs, labor, and yields.

Ability to implement production systems, define continuous improvement targets.

Experienced in many aspects of Food Operations, such as: Bulk & retail packaging.

Strong relationships with equipment suppliers in packaging & processing equipment.

Knowledge of industry- Equipment/ layouts.

Experience working with and implementing FDA / USDA/ OSHA/ HACCP programs.

SQF Certified Practioner

Excellent organizational skills.

Outstanding problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE

Instituted estimated production cost & actuals vs. estimated daily costs – including all departments.

Led and managed daily continuous improvement meetings to identify problem areas and implement corrective actions.

Teamed with I.T Department & Production implementing E.R.P System.

Worked and organized forecasted production schedule in order to properly staff for production needs.

Implemented process controls with R&D and Quality for all new products, all raw materials, and finished goods including packaging.

Implemented FDA / USDA/ OSHA/ HACCP programs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cumberland Farms 01/2012- 09/2016

Plant Manager

Executed aspects of Implementation Experience (Above)

Responsible for all functions of Culinary Center.

oQuality Control assurance, Maintenance, Purchasing, Sanitation, Production

Supervise the startup of each line.

oPresently 140 production personnel, in addition to 10 management.

Managed cost and efficiency of plant on a daily basis.

Hired to help justify building of commissary to supply Cumberland Farms stores.

Worked with CMC Design/ Build company to layout production facility within the Cumberland Distribution Center.

Purchased and negotiated cost for all equipment needed to produce, all packaging, cooking equipment, boilers, etc.

Plant Manager 1998-2012

Silver Spoons Salad Company, Haverhill, MA- Company closed

Executed aspects of Implementation Experience (Above)

Provided the leadership and hands-on management style necessary to successfully start-up and operate this fast-paced food service company including production and inventory control, budgeting and coordinating work flow.

Developed and implemented a SQF program.

Controlled all aspects of FDA and USDA requirements.

Purchasing- Inventory control / managed relationships with vendors from raw materials to finished packaging.

Directly involved in the building of new facility. Including plant layout, equipment purchases, and employee training.

Fresh Ideas Division Director of Manufacturing 1997-1998

Costa Fruit & Produce/Fresh Ideas, Boston, MA

Managed all aspects of this fast-paced division specializing in pre-cut vegetables and fruits.

Oversaw the sales force, quality control and timely production to meet a diverse customer base’s deadlines and standards.

Plant Manager 1984-1996

Production Manager 1984-1984

Hans Kissle Company, Inc., Wilmington, MA

Provided the strong leadership needed to facilitate rapid sales growth in the company's first two years.

Furnished the research and development as well as marketing support to successfully introduce several new products. Addressed all aspects of private recipe, packaging and labeling concerns to consistently meet the quality standards of the customer and the U.S.D.A.

Led the aggressive one-week refurbishing effort of the entire plant meeting U.S.D.A. inspection standards in the aftermath of the devastating fire of May, 1991. This quick, proactive response minimized operational down time resulting in the ability to maintain all existing accounts and continue forward with new projects.

Oversaw the building of a new plant including layout planning with engineers and meeting the requirements of the U.S.D.A.

Continued to produce the high quality products vital to maintaining a strong industry reputation that has resulted in capturing prime shelf space without slotting fees.

Trained, developed and manage brokers placed throughout the New England market to effectively present a line of bulk prepared foods as private label products to both food service and retail sales.

Education 1981-1982

Northern Essex Community College

Associates Degree in Business Management

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