Manager
Resume:
Stephen J. Harraghy
Essex, MD 21221
PROFILE - Multi dimensional manufacturing leader with experience in a variety of manufacturing environments working with USDA and a variety of co-manufacturing partners while maintaining a high level of productivity and performance.
EXPERIENCE
DELI Brands of America
Small Family run facility w/about 100 total employees.
Factory Manager 2019 to 2020
Runs a 100-associate factory in the production of deli meats for private label, branded, and retail outlets.
Recognized for leading team through the highest volume week and during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Help implement and practice procedures during the Covid-19 pandemic where masks and temperatures started being taken.
JACK LINKS, MINONG WISCONSIN
Largest Meat Snack Manufacturer- 9 manufacturing facilities in the world 2015-present 2015-2019
SHIFT MANAGER 2015-2019
Runs the factory during the weekend. In charge of over 80 personnel in the manufacturer and packaging of a variety of meat snack products in a USDA environment.
Developed operator checklist and PMs for the factory using the Milliken model resulting in the operators taking over more maintenance tasks as the DTM (Daily Team Maintenance) leader.
Led the 2nd production shift and weekend shift when there.
Help keep volume steady during the expansion of the factory.
LEEDO CABINETRY, EL CAMPO TEXAS
Manufacturer of Cabinetry- 2 manufacturing facilities in the US 2013-2014
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Leads over 25 people shift in the production of European cabinetry In a RTF Department.
Collapsed the RTF Cell into a one shift operation to adjust for decreased cabinet volume
Lead the back half of the factory which included 78 people in BD/VD, Hinging, Final Assembly, Building, Kitting, Drawer Box, RTF, and Hinging, for a two month period.
Leads over 30 people in a final assembly, drawer box and hinging cells in the production of European Cabinetry.
Lead the first 5S event for the company resulting in a 20% gain in efficiency plus a safer work environment.
Set over four production records in final assembly starting 750 and currently at 1101 cabinets during the day.
Designed and implemented a second shift to help handle the increased volume.
MONOGRAM MEAT SNACKS, CHANDLER MINNESOTA
Manufacturer of Meat Snacks - 4 manufacturing facilities in the US 2009 -2013
RAW OPERATIONS MANAGER
Leads over 70 people in the production of all products prior to cooking in the smokehouses. Includes two shifts and two supervisors and three leads. Coordinates between shifts and support staffs to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Developed and implemented the SQF (safe quality food) level three quality assessment and follow up documents to support it in the raw department resulting in the plant and department attaining level III certification.
• Passed audits from external sources Kraft, Con Agra, Tyson, Purdue Farms, and BRC (British Retail Consortium) resulting in the products made in the factory in the Co-manufacturing role.
• Helped role out over 10 new products for a variety of customers in the past year.
Night Operations Manager
Leads over 100 people in the production of beef jerky, sausage, and meat sticks, both shelf stable and refrigerated environment. Includes the raw, packaging and cooking of the product, both refrigerated and shelf stable.
• Help create and implement a deviation process to help track our process accuracy.
• Developed a label log to ensure our packages are being labeled accurately
• Developed reports to help track our start up performance.
Mid-continent Cabinetry, Cottonwood Minnesota 2007 -2009
Manufacturer of Bath and Kitchen Cabinets - 5 manufacturing facilities in the US
Plant Superintendent
Leads over 80 people in the production of semi-stock cabinetry for the home, includes finish, assembly, cutting, maintenance and special cells on 2nd shift.
• Recognized as having the most productive assembly cell in the factory
• Went 11 months without an OSHA recordable injury
• Ran whole shift without any supervisors for three months in finish and 11 months in assembly saving the company over $100,000
Cardell Cabinetry, San Antonio Texas 2006 -2007
Manufacturer of Bath and Kitchen Cabinets-Customized Cabinetry
Production Manager
As the production manager with 3 direct reports leads up to 40 people in the operation of five production cells in a customized cabinet company. Ensuring production needs are met in a fast paced, ever changing production climate.
• Saved the company $58,000 in annualized savings by adjusting the shift scheduled during the heavy production period
• Adjusted the team to be more flexible in the low production period still allowing the company to meet production requirements
O’Sullivan Industries, South Boston Virginia 2005 - 2006
Manufacturer of Ready to Assemble furniture with two manufacturing facilities and over 500 employees, supplying store chains like Wal-Mart, with ready to assembly computer desks, entertainment centers, and other pieces of furniture.
Supervisor
As the second shift supervisor leads 75 people in the operation of 12 production lines in a lean manufacturing environment. Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and teamwork in the production of Ready to Assemble (RTA) furniture.
• Ensured employees were trained and developed a system where back-ups could gain experience
• Developed an on the job training program where employees mastered at least 3 positions in production
• Leads up to 40 people in the operation of two furniture pack lines. Responsible for the productivity, cost, safety, and quality of the furniture packed on those lines
• Developed and implemented established procedures increasing efficiency by ensuring lines ready to run the next day
• Communicated on a consistent basis discussing procedures focusing on production processes, customer needs, quality and safety resulting in the department hitting or exceeding their budget numbers
Nestle USA, Prepared Foods, Danville Virginia 2002 - 2005
Factory employing over 500 people for Nestle Prepared Foods, and Nestle Confections, making refrigerated pasta (Buitoni Brand), and cookie dough (Nestle Tollhouse), number one and two in their perspective categories generating over $200,000 million in product per year.
Production Team Leader
Provided leadership to 36 people as the production team leader in the operation of three filled pasta lines. Responsible for the productivity, cost, safety, and quality of each line.
• Had the highest actual efficiency of any shift in the plant at 87% actual efficiency
• Developed and implemented a program designed to promote teamwork within the
teams recognized by the factory management and utilized by other team leaders
• Was moved to first shift after only a year and seven months on second shift
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
11/89-02/02: Lieutenant thru Captain, Field Artillery, United States Army
Captain 1994 - 2002
Positions Held: Artillery Observer/Controller Trainer, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Battery Commander, Battalion Logistics and Maintenance Officer, Battalion Liaison Officer, Battalion Personnel Officer.
Accomplishments:
• Designed three practical training in a field environment books for support of
logistic sections in the units
• Developed and evaluated logistical training for five National Guard units.
• Provided logistical expertise that resulted in streamlining logistics, maintenance,
and resupply operations
• Achieved the highest number of prospects (15) attending ROTC Basic Camp by running an aggressive Basic Camp marketing action plan.
• Improved the Battalion Marketing Action Plan resulting in five defined campaigns, resulting
in a 10% increase in students registering for classes and improving program visibility on
campus.
• Recognized for maintenance program that resulted in 1800 miles of vehicle without a single failure.
• Improved the discipline in the unit resulting in a 70% decrease in misconduct.
• Chosen over three peers to take this position rated as having one of the best units in the post.
• Recognized for having two different lower echelon supply organizations winning best out of 51 other competitors.
• Developed and implemented a field supply section certification for the battalion.
• Recognized for receiving a no deficiency and no comment rating during a command inspection.
• Increased battalion personnel readiness by 82% by holding a predeployment record update and personnel readiness exercise including legal support, medical support, and personal records.
Lieutenant 1989-1994
Positions Held: Platoon Leader, Fire Direction Officer, and Division Artillery Assistant Personnel Officer, Company Fire Support Officer
Accomplishments:
• Maintained a readiness rate well over 90%.
• Acted as rear detachment commander during the Hurricane Iniki clean-up.
• Recognized by the division commanding general for my performance as division rear fire support officer.
• Recognized for being second out of nine company fire support teams
EDUCATION
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina - Bachelor of Arts in Geography, 1989
Colorado Technical University Online - Master’s In Management, 3.38 GPA, 2007
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Airborne School
Field Artillery Officers Advanced Course
Combined Arms Staff Services School
Transportation of Hazardous Material Course
Small Unit Leader’s Safety Course
Managing Compliance with OSHA
Change Management Certificate-Graduate Level
IT and Business Transformation Certificate-Graduate Level
Project Management Certificate-Graduate Level
Iowa State University Short Meat Course
Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioners Course
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