DARYL BARNES adcyx5@r.postjobfree.com

** ******** ***** · Hampstead, NH 03841 Cell: 603-***-****

PROFILE: Results-oriented Manager with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing including conventional and all natural foods; with diverse knowledge of all supermarket operations, store systems, purchasing, vendor relations, and effective marketing/merchandising management techniques. Dedicated, efficient, and self-motivated with the ability to streamline daily operations and improve overall margin profitability, proven track record for meeting and exceeding target goals, and exceeding customer expectations; excellent merchandising, communication, organizational, problem solving, resource management, strategic planning, decision-making, computer and leadership skills.

EDUCATION: A.S in Business Management and Business Marketing Double Major

Hesser College

Manchester, NH (Suma cum Laude)

Raymond JR, SR High school,

Raymond, NH. (Graduated 1986 High Honors)

Completed program in Agriculture Mechanics/Animal Sciences.

Studied cattle, swine, chicken and lamb livestock including judging and age determination.

Have hands on experience on the daily operations of a working farm.

Troubleshoot break down and repair of small & large agricultural machinery.

AREAS OF

EXPERTISE:

· Marketing & Merchandising

· Material Procurement

· Product Analysis

Customer Service & Satisfaction

Solid written/verbal communication, interpersonal, problem solving, listening, coaching/supporting, presentation, multitasking and analytical skills

Posess extensive MS Office experience, specifically MS Word and MS Excel. Experience with creating reports and metrics in Excel

Managing Organizing Teams and/or staff

Well organized with strong attention to detail

Cost Containment

Solid interpersonal skills with comfort in delivering group presentations

Ability to analyze/anticipate situations, define problems and objectives, and formulate solutions

Effective negotiation and presentation skills

Inventory Control

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Supplier development and management for suppliers -- including training of suppliers on inventory management, Kanban and lean principles

Able to develop and execute strategic plans

Vendor Building & Relations

Team Building on & off site

Ability to manage workflow by communication with Departments & Production teams

Staff Training & Development

Unit Sales Analysis program development

Sanitation & Quality Control

Ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals

Able to understand company Mission Statement

ERP/MRP demand & forecast systems

Commodity Buying Management

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

Quality Assurance Manager

Little Big Farm Foods (May 2019-Present)

Conduct In process Audits of Mix Room CCP’s

Conduct In process Audits of Finished Line Goods CCP’s

Lead for Customer onsite Audits

Control of Records

Vendor Assessments

Conduct Bake Offs of retians

Retain Control

Daily Building Audits

Branch Buyer: Production Manager / Buyer / Inside/Outside Sales Professional

Polymershapes, LLC, (December, 2017-May, 2019)

Buyer of raw good materials and indirect and direct supplies

Training/Hiring of production and warehouse personnel

Master scheduler of production

Process RMA’s, Order entries

Building customer relationships

Setting up PM’s and service calls for machinery

Over sees the logistics of On Time Delivery or all sales orders

Head lead of ISO team conducting Internal Audits and preparations for the Annual ISO audit

Manager of Buying & Planning/Production & Warehouse Inventory Control Manager

Labels, Incorporated Flex-print, (November, 2007-December, 2017)

Key Member of the Senior Management team partaking in the decision making and Quarterly Management Review meetings

Work closely with CFO to create company strategies & objective

Designed and initiated a Purchase Requisition system document for purchasing supporting supplies, raw materials and tooling

Wrote ISO procedures for all purchasing and warehouse operations helping the company to become ISO certified ISO 9001:2008

Achieve all targets with-in the annual budget

Developed, launched and maintain a Quarterly Vendor Report card program

Visit and conduct onsite audits of Critical Vendors

A key member of the MRB Team (Material Review Board)

Developed and Maintain a Subcontractor system for direct ship of finished product and partially manufactured products shipped to us to finish products

Developed and Maintain a Customer Supplied Material System

Developed and Maintain International Shipping Protocols

Works with key transportation companies for BEST cost strategies

Developed cost savings programs with Critical & Approved Vendor’s

Works closely with the QA Manager for issuing CAPA’s, NCMR’s and FYI’s

Works diligently with Critical Vendors on Corrective Actions and Credit’s for NCMR’s

Works closely with the VP of Sales and the Sales team on NEW projects

Works with Vendors on NEW potential projects, finding suitable materials, R&D and trial traceability practices by utilizing the CPE system (Customer Product Evaluation)

Created VMI programs with Critical Vendors

Researched and approved NEW potential Vendors for use

Maintains Personnel training in Computer Based Training Program

Developed Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving and Production support Best Practices

Trained and developed a team of Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse and Production support personnel

Purchase all manufacturing needed for customers’ end product and all supporting supplies

Manage a revolving inventory utilizing the FIFO method and Kanban inventory program

Analyze markets to negotiate pricing of raw materials

Work to build synergies with all Approved Vendors

Manufacturing Analyst Manager

Cedars Mediterranean Foods, (August, 2006- September, 2007)

Part of the middle line Management Team

Assisted in researching best buying options

Headed R&D projects on various raw good components

Performed Labor Analysis / Stream led production platforms

Performed Machine Analysis / Creating Operational Output

Warehouse slot/bin system implementation

Inventory Control

Employee Profiling

Cost Reduction in Shipping

PO Procurement

Shipping Accuracy

Vendor Relations

Customer Services

Team Leader Manager

Whole Foods Supermarkets, (September, 2005- August, 2006)

Meat & Seafood Manager

Wild Oats Supermarkets, (February, 2004- September, 2005)

Meat Manager

Shaw’s Supermarkets, (1988 - 2004)

First Cutter

Alexander’s Shop & Save Supermarkets, North Hampton, NH (1988)

Back-end Manager

(Meat, Deli, Produce and Bakery)

PGA Supermarkets, Kingston, NH (1987 - 1988)

Shop Helper / Apprentice/ Cutter

Yankee Food Market, Raymond, NH (1980 - 1987)

Merchandising and case set-up

Customer satisfaction; building a loyal customer base

Perishable meat ordering and inventory control

Training & development of staff

Sanitation & Quality Control

Team building events

Meeting P & L goals

Recipe building and active sampling

Manage all daily aspects of meat and seafood and staff

Oversee merchandising, goal setting, customer service, inventory management, sanitation control, merchandising plans, vendor relations, employee development, and labor budgets

Emphasize timely and courteous service

Work closely with vendors in products and using them for informational and educational resources

A key holder and part of the matrix team (store operations)

Learned all the aspects of store closing and opening, safe, alarms etc

Implemented a strong adherence of the log program

Micromanage inventory levels on a consistent basis

Consistently being one of the most aggressive departments in the store, as far as sales, labor and gross margins.

Cost Containment & cutting tests/yields

Has received many recognition awards in employee and customer satisfaction

Consistently exceeded target goals and objectives, including coupon/discounting levels.

Facilitated increase in butcher case sales, improving overall sales and percentage increase

Enabled department to receive team-based awards for largest percentage increase in butcher case sales.

Assisted District Specialist in merchandising, planning for and coordinating grand openings, reopenings, store conversions, and major remodels

Key person in department training and conversion of Cerratani and Star Supermarkets

Served as a manager and worked under various District and Operations Managers

Recruited, trained, and developed people for promotion

Performed top-notch customer service

Merchandising and cutting case displayed meats, with a focus on quality.

A strong ability to set and accomplish goals.

Competent with complete breakdown of cattle and swine. (Hanging Beef)

Competent with the complete process of store made sausage.

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