Bart Raifsnider

Fayetteville, PA

· ** years of solid working knowledge/experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Employee Development; Plant and Production Management, Inventory, Purchasing, Quality Control, Shipping and Receiving, LEAN manufacturing processes, Environment Health & Safety coordination, Preventative Industrial Maintenance, Food Safe Maintenance and Manufacturing, SQF, GMP, and regulatory compliances, Fabrications and Casting- Molding.

· Equipment operations: Automation package machines, thermoforming machines, EBM and Sonovo food processing machinery, cracker mills, pneumatic air transfers, collectors, conveyors, Industrial SSI shredder and liberator, yard jockey, lift truck, boom lift, telehandler, platform lift, sit down rider and front loaders.

· Exemplary plant management and leadership skills: Demonstrates resilient ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, consultants, government agencies, Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, and customers while maintaining a strong business connection

· Effectively implements LEAN processes and new procedures to streamline workflow, while upholding OSHA and Department of Environmental Protection compliances Work Experience

Plant Manager

Hidden Villa Ranch/dba Nestfresh of PA - Chambersburg, PA September 2021 to February 2024

· Managed all activities of the Food processing plant by providing 24-hour direction for the facility and departments; Production, Safety, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, Sanitation, and Office to maximize plant efficiencies, minimize downtime and waste, and optimize profitability

· Oversaw the project management of a multi-million dollar building expansion project with state- of-the-art automation machinery lines installed with minimal downtime or production loss recorded; including providing maintenance and operations training, and collaborations with overseas vendors, service technicians, consultants, and local contractors

· Performed all maintenance services when coverage was needed for vacant positions or absences, including daily plant start-ups/shutdowns, equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, ordering parts, and record keeping

· Served as a backup reefer box truck driver for 3 locations delivering supplies to and from the offsite warehouse to each location, included yard jockeying trailers to and from docks when needed

· Approved all credit card purchases and purchase orders for capital expenditures, services, and parts

· Managed and actively participated in month-end inventory activities

· Responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, yearly employee evaluations, raise and promotion approvals, and weekly approved employee work hours

· Collaborated with upper management teams to ensure plant quality, biosecurity, food safety, traceability, record keeping, regulatory codes, food defense plans, and supply chains met audit expectations

· Oversaw the Quality Assurance of SQF processes, GMP activities, training, and accountability of integral staff, and actively participated in all successful third-party regulatory audits

· Created a positive work environment to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce Plant Manager / Production Manager

Edge Rubber Recycling LLC. - Chambersburg, PA

July 2018 to February 2021

(concurrent positions held)

· Managed all aspects of company activities to ensure compliant and profitable operations, including OSHA/employee safety, facility maintenance, customer relations, raw material procurement/inventory, overall revenue, and expansion planning

· Directed and coordinated 24-hour production operations by communicating critical information to Operations and Maintenance managers, Quality Control and Shipping Coordinators, ISO/Safety and Purchasing Coordinator, Front office staff and facility owner

· Generated and monitored daily production and shipping schedules to ensure employee availability, efficiency of operations and consistency of completed, on-time shipments

· Analyzed customers’ previous orders to forecast future material needs; contacted customers to ensure our production schedule would meet their needs and make them aware of upcoming sales

· Investigated and addressed down-time issues immediately to avoid delays in distribution and negative impact on revenue by implementing corrective measure

· Arranged for plant to have adequate in-coming raw materials and supplies in stock to meet outgoing production requirements

· Oversaw the safety department, adhered to OSHA compliances and required employees to consistently maintain clean, organized facility

· Participated in all ISO 9001 audits, Management Review Meetings, all other functions of ISO 9001

· Monitored onsite bonding requirements, facility permits and vendor contracts

· Acted as owner representative to authorize all company purchases up to $250,000

· Weekly meetings with owner to give production updates and provide input to the company’s on-going strategic planning process for the upcoming expansion project.

· Performed new employee interviews and hires, assisted in training, and responsible for terminations

· Monitored employee performance to identity strengths and weaknesses; discussed accomplishments and areas of improvement or corrective actions plan

· Approved all payroll and sick leave/ vacation time Facility Maintenance

Presbyterian Senior Living - Harrisburg, PA

November 2016 to July 2018

6 multi-level independent living apartment complexes

· Conducted weekly/monthly inspections for successful PA Housing Audits, general maintenance and service repairs of HVAC systems, large and small appliances, general electrical 110v, 220v, Emergency lighting and fire systems, plumbing, drywall repair, painting, industrial cleaning, and maintenance of grounds; 24hr on call services

· Communicated with tenants, property management, directors, service contractors, and PA auditors Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

ECORE International - York, PA

January 2002 to April 2014

· Educated, trained all company employees to properly operate lift truck; certified employees with OSHA certifications and trained all employees in OSHA required safety training.

· Served as a member of the York facility General Management Team to develop and execute preventative engineering/safety programs; assisted in management of capital projects primarily related to EH&S, while acting as direct contact for external response teams and outsourced contractors

· Directed a Central Safety committee consisting of management, plant supervisors and volunteer employees to locate potential environmental/employee safety issues; performed consistent audits by utilization of LEAN manufacturing practices, and coordinated department schedules for safety training requirements

· Managed Workers’ Compensation claims; represented ECORE York facility in court litigations, case management, facilitated light-duty work and return-to-work programs Skills

• Effectively implements LEAN processes and new procedures to streamline workflow, while upholding OSHA and Department of Environmental Protection compliances

• Equipment operations: Automation package machines, thermoforming machines, EBM and Sonovo food processing machinery, cracker mills, pneumatic air transfers, collectors, conveyors, Industrial SSI shredder and liberator, yard jockey, lift truck, boom lift, telehandler, platform lift, sit down rider and front loaders.

• Exemplary plant management and leadership skills: Demonstrates resilient ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, consultants, government agencies, Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, and customers while maintaining a strong business connection

• 30 years of solid working knowledge/experience in Manufacturing, Distribution and Employee Development; Plant and Production Management, Inventory, Purchasing, Quality Control, Shipping and Receiving, LEAN manufacturing processes, Environment Health & Safety coordination, Preventative Industrial Maintenance, Food Safe Maintenance and Manufacturing, SQF, GMP, and regulatory compliances, Fabrications and Casting-Molding.

• Integrity

• Pricing

• Computer Networking

• Operations Management

• Loader Operation

• Manufacturing

• Heavy equipment operation

• Forklift

• Project management

• Leadership

• Property management

• Supervising experience

• Quality control

• Document management

• Quality assurance

• Driving

• Procurement

• Purchasing

• ISO 9001

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Word

• Project coordination

• Mechanical knowledge

• Communication skills

• Microsoft Excel

• Customer service

• Interviewing

• Plumbing

• Management

• Microsoft Office

• Data entry

• Blueprint reading

• Root cause analysis

• Plant management

• Equipment repair

• Hand tools

• Hydraulics

• Service technician experience

• Facilities Maintenance

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

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