DENNIS MCGRATH

630-***-****, addozi@r.postjobfree.com

QUALITY, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, OPERATIONS, MANUFACTURING

~ Highly conscientious results-oriented professional focused on driving revenue and profitability

through consistent delivery of quality products~

Continuous improvement

Project Management

Strong analytical background

Quality assurance

Audit leadership

Key Client Management Expertise

Business Process Improvement

Issue Resolution

Builds collaborative relationships focused on creativity, agility, communication and results!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bimbo Bakeries, USA, Cicero, IL (US’ leading Baking Company) Mar – Sept 2019

Production Manager

Responsible for the consistent production of a high quality product in a baking facility while incorporating safety and sanitation standards.

Assisted in “Automation/Beautification” project consisting of $30MM investment in equipment and Plant.

Menasha Packaging, Chicago, IL (International Manufacturing Operation) 2015-2018

Plant Manager, Lean/CI Manager

Successfully project managed the on time/on budget installation process for $4MM of new equipment.

Hired an additional 34 workers to staff new equipment and equipment capabilities.

Managed and drove key metrics in Waste Reduction process resulting in $1.7MM savings.

Designed and created an Inventory Control system using a bar coded location system to improve machine metrics by reducing downtime caused by lost or misplaced inventory.

Conducted multiple 5S events and trained management staff on A3 Problem Solving tools leading to improved productivity.

Drove “Daily” Improvement process concept resulting in improved employee participation and morale.

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co., Chicago, IL, Searcy AR. (International Co-Manufacturing Operation) 2005-2015

CI Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Training & Safety Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor

Managed DMAIC project resulting in 101% to standard – exceeded 100% for first time in 20 years.

Implemented and monitored standardized quality programs and procedures to ensure consistent quality products across 4 manufacturing locations: baking, R&D, cold process, dry blend, repack and ice cream.

Created written QA procedures and trained to quality standards resulting in successfully passing the following audits: SQF, Global Matrix, AIB Consolidated Standards (Quaker), Kellogg’s, General Mills, Kraft, Wal-Mart, HEB, Super Valu, Del Haize.

Responsible for all aspects of Food Safety and HACCP principles using SQF and AIB Consolidated Standards.

Ensured 100% compliance of training in Safety, GMPs, and SOPs.

Identified and implemented a detailed machine coverage program resulting in improved safety outcomes.

Designed skills assessments and tracking of all employees across both union and non-union manufacturing plants leading to improved productivity and higher employee satisfaction.

EDUCATION: BA in Economics, University of Northern Iowa (Concentration in Statistics and Business)

CERTIFICATIONS: HACCP, SQF Practitioner, Lean/Six Sigma

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