Sebastian Johnston, IA *****

Beumer 515-***-****

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Professional SummaryGoal-oriented Manager dedicated to continuous improvement and driving positive business impact. Talented problem solver and leader with high-level production and processing acumen. Motivates team to reach performance goals and business objectives through servant leadership methods.

Skills

-Team Leadership - Project Management - Policy Implementation

-Complex Problem Solving - Staff Development - Audit Management

-Operations Management - Schedule Preparation - Performance Management

ExperienceForecasting and Co-Pack Manager, True Story Foods April 2022 – December 2023

■Manage all aspects of production with Co-Pack partners, ordering, forecasting, product evaluation and improvements.

■Work with sales and production on accurate forecasts using sales data and insights from Salespersons.

■Increased forecast to order accuracy from 84% to 94%.

■Built analysis protocols to evaluate forecast performance and sales trends.

■Responsible for producing the fiscal sales budget for 2023, and 2024.

Director of Innovation & Continuity, La Quercia June 2011 – April 2022

Promoted from previous roles as Plant & Maintenance Manager, and Production Supervisor.

■Served as a conduit for best practices during development of retail and wholesale strategy with key stakeholders.

■Driven by reimagining customer experiences with new food products without sacrificing best in class quality.

■Manage direct reports, as well as oversaw training and onboarding of new leaders and production staff.

■Analyzed market and internal data to influence development of processes and procedures that create sustainable and efficient workflows and new product development.

■Developed, monitored and reported on project plans to ensure resources, timelines, risks and budgets are managed.

■Point of contact for USDA and GMP auditors. Responsible for HACCP plan documentation and updates.

■Lead FSA audits with USDA.

■Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve production efficiencies and R&D through applicable process improvement methodologies.

■Familiar with USDA code of Regulations and handled Label Applications and compliance.

■Organized production and shipping to meet daily requirements for product and fulfillment efficiencies.

■Responsible for raw and finished material scheduling and logistics inbound and outbound.

■Research and source suppliers for ingredients, equipment and packaging materials.

■Oversaw plant expansion in 2013, managing relationship with site foreman to ensure timelines and expectations were met, while ensuring product integrity during construction.

■Accountable for facilities compliance of state and federal regulatory requirements.

■Familiar with NetSuite, Microsoft office, and Shopify

Assistant Manager Meat Department at Gateway Market June 2010 – December 2011

■Introduced several value added items to existing offerings.

■Oversaw day to day operations of approximately 6 Meat Department team members.

■Facilitated new team member orientation to the department.

■Coordinated displays

■Consulted customers in purchase recommendations as well as preparation methods.

Sous Chef at Django Restaurant February 2009 – April 2010

Promoted from Lead Line Cook

■Responsible for overall kitchen operations management and approximately 20 staff members.

■Mentored staff through new menu execution and preparation methods.

■Analysis of food and supply order from various vendors.

■Led recruitment efforts and new hire training.

■Oversaw all food safety and quality concerns.

Education & Certifications:

Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science, Food Science

Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Culinary Institute Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts, Graduated 2008

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified

Lean Manufacturing Certified

Internal Food Safety Auditor Training Certified

International Experience:

French Estage with Chef Alain Rousseau in Pouilu-Soux-Charlieu, France, 2008

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