Warehouse Operations Quality Assurance
Resume:
Michael Folz
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Phone Number +1-715-***-****
Email ******@*****.***
Managed all aspects of Production, Manufacturing, and Warehouse operations, accomplished professional with 15+ years of distinguished experience in the following areas, I also handle tasks accurately and efficiently. Team Building, Data Management, Employee Retention, 5s Implementation, Problem Solving, Leadership, Time Management, Cost Reduction/Risk Analysis with Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Dispute & Conflict, Mediation/Resolution, Employee Development, SAP/ERP Systems, Waste Management, and Fleet Management.
EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager
Tampa Maid Foods LLC, Lakeland, Florida
Oct 2022 – Feb 2024 ( Laid-Off)
Supervising and optimizing the daily operations of the plant.
Leading and guiding a team of workers to achieve production targets.
Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production processes.
Guaranteeing plant compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Monitoring all aspects of production, including inventory levels, production schedules, and product quality.
Implementing necessary adjustments to maintain optimal plant efficiency.
Managing the budget and controlling costs.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to boost plant performance and profitability.
Collaborating closely with senior management to align the plant's operations with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
Offered technical guidance and support to manufacturing operations, including process improvement initiatives, cost-saving endeavors, and troubleshooting when necessary.
Coordinated efforts with the Business Unit, Engineering, Maintenance, and relevant stakeholders to provide insights into necessary equipment and process improvements required to achieve targets.
Exhibited strong analytical and problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and addressing challenges within manufacturing processes.
Interacted professionally and collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals, maintaining effective communication channels to drive seamless collaboration.
Collaborated closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to establish and execute highly effective strategies for product manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration and alignment.
Production Manager
IGT, Lakeland, Florida
Mar 2022 – Oct 2022
Led and measured daily processes, promoting excellent order fulfillment and production.
Managed operations and coordinated logistical processes, driving quality of goods produced.
Led and measured daily processes, promoting excellent order fulfillment and production.
Coordinated involvement in cross-functional effort, supporting product quality and brand integrity.
Enforced safety regulations to promote accident-free workplace.
Facilitated defect-rate reduction via root-cause analysis and process standardization.
Coached and motivated team members by providing appropriate training and growth opportunities.
Leveraged computer terminal and warehouse-related software, monitoring production data.
Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products, and directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products were of prescribed quality.
Maintained current knowledge of quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, and statistical studies.
Prepared reports on operations and system productivity and efficiency.
Developed and implemented production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
Hired, train, evaluate and discharge staff and resolved personnel grievances.
Operations Manager
Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL
Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
Plan, organize and manage employees, equipment, and other assets to meet quality standards, production/manufacturing objectives, schedules, and cost targets.
Openly communicate with peers, subordinates, and others to clarify and meet all production/manufacturing goals.
Safely manage and monitor the creation of material scrap, and hazardous waste material.
Assist in developing and implementing realistic production and employee schedules.
Track and Analyze production/manufacturing data to help achieve target goals.
Write, review, and approve packaging processes, batch records, and work instructions to develop process flow.
Supervise and train teams in CGMP practices, SOP's, system requirements, and inventory tracking.
Analyze and resolve work problems on a day to day, case by case basis so that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Work closely with other operations team members to manage product supply and our supply chain to ensure timely delivery of products and materials.
Ensure all the compliance with all applicable regulations.
Enforcing quality standards, company policies, troubleshooting issues, nurturing the team, and maintaining a healthy working relationship across the organization.
Production/Manufacturing Manager
Surterra Wellness/ Parallel, Lakeland, Wimauma, FL
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
Managing large team
Develop structure while operating in a continued start up and emerging environment.
Lead the edibles operations in both locations.
Ensure team goals align with strategic direction.
Train new and existing employees, inventory management, compliance regulatory requirements and safety
Supervise all edibles processes, actively search for scalable processes to deal with larger sales volumes.
Ordering of all supplies, equipment, contractors
Supervise and train edible team in cooking and preparing edible products including SOP's, HACCPs, and system requirements and inventory tracking.
Enable sustainable growth and achieve financial objectives through increased efficiencies and process improvements.
Work closely with other operations team members to manage product supply and our supply chain to ensure timely delivery of products.
Ensure all the compliance with all applicable regulations.
Enforcing quality standards, troubleshoot issues, nurturing the team, governing edible production processes.
Production Manager
Monogram Foods, Plover, WI
Jan 2017 - Sep 2019
In charge of 5-8 other supervisors, leads, and a 300 plus direct reports.
Perform essential recordkeeping and timekeeping functions for department personnel using the NOVAtime system, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Monitor employee attendance and absenteeism, holding employees accountable as necessary.
Can run all lines at both plants.
Responsible for replacement employee job training, workstation assignments/rotations including back-ups for absent employees.
Schedule and conduct shift meetings to review safety concerns and employee performance, along with plant performance, compared to expectations.
Lean Six Sigma
A member of the Safety Committee
Undergoing company projects to ensure employee safety, and company cost reduction.
Coaching and developing- identifying the needs of the production, mentoring, and helping others to improve knowledges or skills.
Operations Manager
Mullins Cheese / Mullins Whey, Mosinee, WI
2014 - 2017
Running day to day operations, production schedules, and employee schedules
Run robots, plc screens, computers, HMI pendants, printers, and other machinery.
Monitor and control production machinery.
Fill out proper documentation in accordance with customer specifications and government agencies.
Forklift Operations
Machine maintenance, problem solving, and quality assurance.
Knowledge of multiple computer programs
Lab testing and quality control.
Supervisor/Technician
RR Donnelley, Plover, WI
2010 - 2014
Run robots, PLC screens, computers, HMI pendants, printers and other machinery.
Supervision of crew members
Hiring, and training of new employees
Read and understand mechanical drawings, diagrams, and instructions for each order.
Make sure all paperwork is filled out correctly on orders, and checking the orders in
Machine maintenance, problem solving, and quality assurance.
Quality control.
Warehouse Manager
DHL / CWA Transport, Mosinee, WI
2007 - 2010
In charge of a large fleet of 100 plus drivers, vehicles, and maintenance of vehicles
Sorting, and delegating freight for the other drivers
Loading and unloading trucks
Setting up routes
Deliver packages to the correct customers, by a certain time.
Pickup packages from customers
Paperwork filled out correctly.
Production Technician
Penford Foods, Plover, WI
2002 - 2007
Run robots, plc screens, and other machinery.
Certified on stand up, sit down, and scissor lifts Machine maintenance, and problem solving.
Chemical handling, safety practices, and usage
Loading and unloading trucks
Lab work 1-A quality, branders, moistures, shaker tests, etc
Quality control.
Installer
Grawey Heating and Cooling, Stevens Point, WI
1999 - 2002
Installation of furnaces, and air conditioners
Metal fabrication
Minor electrical installation
PVC venting and installation
Removal of old furnaces and air conditioners.
Warehouse Manager
Furniture and Appliance Mart, Stevens Point, WI
1995 - 1999
Managing a fifty plus people day, and night crew
Setup all routes, and personnel for delivery
Loading and unloading trucks
Signing for, checking in merchandise on and off trucks
Hiring, and training of new employees.
EDUCATION
Diploma
Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Stevens Point, WI
Jun 1995
SKILLS
Business Leadership
Staff Training
Department Oversight
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Planning and Implementation
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Employee Motivation
Process Improvement Strategies
Cultural Awareness
Waste Management and Reduction
Operational Efficiency and Safety
Production Schedule Review
Production Reports Maintenance
Continuous Improvement Projects
CERTIFICATIONS
Management Training
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food
HACCP Integration for FSMA COMPLIANCE
Alice Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certifications
Forklift Certification
REFERENCES
Orbin Fraguara Jr. 863-***-****
Randy Vengen 732-***-****
William Jones 813-***-****
Emmanuel Akwetey 904-***-****
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