Andra Sewell

605-***-****

ad5buh@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Operations Manager and Navy Veteran leveraging 20 years of experience as an accomplished, detail orientated manager. Experienced in identifying gaps in training, knowledge, and safety. Capable of leading and developing teams of 40 – 260 people including managers, supervisors, and team members. Adept in locating, training, coaching, and mentoring future leaders. Possess experience in manufacturing, production, and operational management. Also have knowledge of finance, manpower allocation, scheduling, strategic planning, process improvement, resource management, team building, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.

Overview of key contributions

Leader in Safety rewrote plants master sanitation schedule after reviewing and seeing that several updates were needed when there was a gap in leadership. Created near miss program after plant failed to meet safety standards. Headed up the near miss sub-committee which was tasked for following up and hazard removal.

Leader in Training successfully trained four restaurant managers doing time as a general manager at KFC/Yum brands. Also trained and developed production supervisors at Schwan’s.

Leader in Culture and Onboarding created an onboarding process for new team members that engaged with them at critical times: end of day one, after completion of training, after 90 days (about 3 months), and an end of the year one on one.

Experience

Operations Manager

Beatrice Bakery – Beatrice, NE

Aug 2022 – Present

Provide guidance and leadership through positive interactions to the organization on culture, safety, legal requirements, and continuous improvements needed for day-to-day operations

Foster an environment where safety, quality, and collaboration are high priorities

Measure productivity by analyzing performance, financial data, and process flows

Develop and provide feedback on production schedules and purchases to maximize throughput, efficiency, and inventory

Develop and maintain budget requirements for efficient operations including maintenance, processes and warehouse management

Ensure that purchasing is conducted on time to maintain continuous production flow

Research supply cost, quality, and lead times

Analyze inventory controls to improve cost, over-stock, waste, and low inventory

Contribute to the development of new products

Determine labor needs to meet production goals

Drive quality standards of training programs and on-going assessments to improve and grow the people and the company

Develop employees by establishing, managing, and maintaining a well-trained and motivated staff

Oversee bakery operations to ensure a continuous flow of high-quality bakery products to customers within established specifications, standards, and profit objectives

Operations Manager

Dollar General – Blair, NE

Oct 2022 – Jun 2023

Managing a team of 100-120 team members along with four exempt supervisors.

Review current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.

Conduct daily status meetings with the management team to review the prior day's performance and to develop an action plan for the current day.

Leads Inbound or outbound team in Goals and Measurement, Development and Implication.

Conducts observations to find areas for change. Conducts analysis to develop action plan to address operational and employee gaps.

Monitors department budget monthly. Aid in development of budget for inbound and outbound functions.

Conducts weekly staff reviews with Operation Manager and Human Resources to find staffing levels for inbound and outbound departments.

Communicates with the company carrier about store loads and backhauls

Operations Manager

Target – Lindale, TX

Dec 2021 – Sept 2022

Managing a team of 83-97 team members along with two hourly leads

Staffing and training the outbound shipping department.

Fostering a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability

Engaging and inclusive leadership with ownership for the team’s ability to maximize its productivity, growth, and development

Creating a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive, and actionable feedback

Working with a sense of urgency while helping to ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved, and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions

Innovating with original approaches through process and method, all in the name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization

Completing root causes analysis to control KPI’s

Working with peers to ensure the building flow continues and we can get products to customers quickly and efficiently.

Production Supervisor

Hormel – Wichita, KS

December 2019- July 2021

Retail Bacon Plant where I supervised production, packaging, and processing.

Lead team members by managing and executing plant processes.

Manage team members in reaching production and quality goals.

Ensure proper resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to keep production schedules.

Support continuous improvement processes to ensure that goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service are met.

Create and support an engaged and team-oriented work force to improve business results.

Completed labor scheduling for department of 83-96 hourly workers. Along with time off and vacation schedules.

Created a near miss program along with forming and leading safety subcommittee for near misses.

Participated in many cost savings projects including film waste, reduction in downtime, and reduction of giveaway. Which created savings of over 700k dollars for the company.

Team member of asset review board of new equipment in plant.

Lead a team of about 42-46 team members daily.

Schwan’s

Marshall, MN

Production Supervisor

June 2018- December 2019

Beverage and Specialty Plants supervise production, packaging, and processing.

• Direct production and packaging on production lines to ensure company requirements are met.

• Supervise, train, and develop subordinates.

• Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified employees following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines. Manage employee’s performance and skills development, conduct performance appraisals, and administer disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary.

• Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control and problem solving. Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.

• Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation.

• Check product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment. Demonstrate KPI measures.

• Maintains constant improvement in making quality products, reducing costs, and following good manufacturing practices (GMP)

• Participates in and supports Global Manufacturing Food Safety Initiative programs, implementation, and compliance

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP

Education

ADVANCED ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL CORE Great Lakes, IL Dec 99-May 00

STERLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Sterlington, LA Aug 94-Jan 99

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Marshall, MN 2018 – 2019

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