Daryl B. Hagen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-b-hagen-1a54b59/

***** **** ****** **. • Herriman, UT 84096

985-***-**** • ad0hxz@r.postjobfree.com

Sr. Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Transformational Change Agent

Operational Excellence Supply Chain Optimization Revenue Maximization

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High-energy & strategic-minded Food & Beverage senior manufacturing operations professional w/ 20+ years’ successful experience elevating financial and operational performance in uniquely challenging environments.

Dynamic & Results-driven history of P&L accountability and strong track record of production & system optimization, expansion, realignment, and turnaround performance in fast-paced organizations.

Transformational & Servant leader who blends subject matter expertise, keen analysis & insights, emotional intelligence, inspirational vision, and hands-on team approach to build highly functional teams & cultures, accelerated performance improvement and best practice implementation.

Superior interpersonal skills with ability to solve complex issues (financial, operational, engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, sales, legal, and human capital) and motivate team members to achieve optimal performance.

Experience w/ GMPs, Sanitation, Production Processes, HTST Systems and Production & Packaging Equipment.

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Additional Areas of Expertise:

Budgeting, P&L, Cost/Cash Mgmt. Metrics & KPI Mgmt. Strategic Planning & Execution Risk Mitigation

Scheduling & Project Management Contract Negotiations & Strategic Alliances Six Sigma/ CI Coordination

Stage Gate Product Development Policy & Procedural Development Safety/ Quality Mgmt. System

Government Compliance Leadership Training & Development Supply Chain Management

Education

MBA – Accountancy, North Central University, Naperville, IL 2006

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 1992

Certifications

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Six Sigma Green Belt – Villanova 09/2021

ServSafe - National Restaurant Assoc 05/2011

OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 09/2021

Career Highlights

ASR GROUP [Domino, C&H and Redpath Sugar] 2020 – Present

ASR Group (American Sugar Refining, Inc) is the largest privately held global cane sugar refining company, w/ production capacity of 6.5 million tons of sugar per year. The company produces a full line of consumer, industrial, food service, and specialty sweetener products.

Plant Refinery Manager

Responsible for $700MM revenue operation and 400 associates across the largest CPG sugar refinery operation in the Western Hemisphere that produces 7MM pounds of refined sugar daily. Oversight includes government compliance to OSHA, EPA, LDEQ, EEOC, with associated SQF, HACCP, and GMP protocols and documentation.

Select Accomplishments:

Established Pd.M. program through various techniques that increased OEE 5% which resulted in contribution margin of 2% or $3.1MM

Developed a safety cadence culture through utilization of OSHA and NSC programs, and other incentivized initiatives that drove TIR to .7 from 2.2, resulting in $850K annual savings.

Utilized RedZone to create a real time visual reporting of KPI's throughout entire plant operations to all employees.

Employed Kaizen principles to drive 3, 5, and 8 step problem solving which generated continuous improvement projects that resulted in annual savings of $500K.

Reduced annual budgeted expenses by 3%, or $2.8MM, through close financial management and inclusion of department managers in financial decision making.

Managed multiple CAPEX projects that have accumulated to $51MM since 2020.

DIVERSIFIED FOODS AND SEASONINGS, LLC. [DFS] 2014 – 2020

DFS is a national leader in blended formula kettle cooked items, blended batters, bakery, spray drying & pasteurized items through multiple distribution networks. Sites also produce a wide range of RTE chilled, frozen, baked, aseptic, retort and ambient products under private label to some of the most successful retail and food service customers in the world.

Plant General Manager

Responsible for $132MM revenue operation and $25MM P&L that employs 240 associates across two BRC certified manufacturing facilities with North American distribution rights. Oversight includes USDA and FDA facilities with PSM, FSMA compliance and BRC oversight.

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Led $18MM Engineering Capex project that enabled a new high speed automated aseptic line, kettle cooked frozen line, a wastewater DAF system, anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system and upgraded MEP systems that combined two plants into one and grew the facility into a flagship operation.

Five-point OEE improvement in first year through implementing TPM and predictive maintenance analytics.

Implemented CI initiatives; labor analytics, waste reduction and indirect expense reduction that contributed 4% CAGR reduction.

FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC. 2011 – 2014

Multi-million-dollar corporation servicing seventy international airline customers’ innovative high-quality cuisine from a network of eighteen production operations across the nation. Fresh, baked, and ready-to-eat foods, including Halal and Kosher, under private label to multiple market segments and customers, some of which are: Starbucks, Costco, and Trader Joes.

Regional Group General Manager

Responsible for managing multiple SQF Level 3 operations with $90MM+ annual revenue & 525 team members.

Select Accomplishments:

Increased revenue $9.5MM and EBITDA $1 million through successful startup of five new customers in 2013.

Instituted SMED & Kaizen disciplines across supply chain, which assisted in budget attainment three consecutive years.

Deterred union formation through involvement of employee base and creation of a productivity reward-based systems.

Team development and employee engagement enabled several airline and catering awards to be received.

Reduced OSHA recordable accidents by 466% over 3 years through establishing SOP’s that emphasizes safety initiatives and utilizes cross-functional teams that develop and train on best safety practices and adherence to OSHA regulation.

G & K SERVICES, LLC. 2008 – 2011

Billion-dollar leader of facility services to thousands of North American companies (and millions of wearers) including Wal-Mart, UPS, Delta Airlines, ConAgra, Caterpillar, and Kraft Foods.

General Manager

Responsible for Sales, Service, Plant Operations, Distribution Centers (2), Marketing, Infrastructure Development and Organizational Planning and Design of $23MM operation that includes 220 NLRB team members.

Select Accomplishments:

By developing strategic market channels, took the Chicago SBU from being #30 in North America to being #7.

Optimized revenue and productivity by establishing pricing guidelines and leading cross-functional teams in Kaizen.

Consistently exceeded revenue goals and operating EBITDA while monitoring a $23MM operating budget.

Grew non-core incremental revenue 22% by partnering with National Sales in launching seasonal programs.

BALL COMPANY 2003 – 2008

Ball Company is the world leader in research, production, marketing, and distribution of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), ornamental crops and nutraceuticals. Some clients included Syngenta, BASF, and Cargill.

Global Operations Manager

Select Accomplishments:

Developed an SAP tool that contributed $6.2MM. Tool evaluated logistics and market pricing for 400k SKU’s.

Managed $35MM N.A. supply chain and implemented strategies that increased sales, service, and product logistics.

Grew yearly incremental revenue $2 million through growing international and domestic client base 40%.

Through competitive analysis, uncovered market opportunities for sales to exceed financial objectives by 15%.

KELLOGG’S 1999 – 2003

Sales more than $11 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, and fruit snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods.

Operations Manager - Business Development

Select Accomplishments:

Developed and executed a sales business development strategy and tactics for brands that increased market share 8%.

Created tactical analysis metrics for use in validating business initiatives, accessing current processes and recommending improvements in packaging, design, and placement.

Developed and executed a trade strategy and tactics related to assigned brand(s). Functioned as liaison between brand marketing and field sales through utilization of Nielsen’s data tracking system.

Executed initiatives that provided analysis and reporting on competitive activity, current industry trends and business results.

TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP 1992 – 1999

Media conglomerate with publishing, radio, sport, and television operations in twenty-three major metropolitan cities in the U.S.

Senior Contract Sales Manager

Sales Development Manager

Project & Brand Manager

Inside Sales Manager

Client Relations Manager

Field Operations & Distribution Manager

Select Accomplishments:

Conducted market research and developed segmentation strategy. Increased brand awareness 20% through the purchase of TV, radio, billboard campaigns and creation of POS material and community event involvement.

Recruited, hired, trained, and coached associates to become highly effective in an inbound/outbound call center environment.

Opened three new call centers and managed outsourcing activity to remote call center operations.

Implemented an automated electronic mode of communication to the field that resulted in $700,000 yearly savings.

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