James Cudahy

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Norwich, NY 13815 adhn6j@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

I am a results-oriented professional with more than 30 years of experience driving revenue and enhancing corporate success through exceptional development, improvement and orchestration of supply chain processes and platforms. Readily applies operations knowledge to initiatives and project management. Known for devising and implementing strategic plans to reduce costs and increase productivity, never forgetting Quality and Service. I am an innovative leader who expertly mentors and builds cohesive teams that consistently exceed company goals and objectives. Core competencies are:

Multi-Site Operations

Contract Manufacturing (Domestic and Intern.)

Sales (B2B, Retail and International)

Global Regulatory Environments

Frozen, Processing, Liquid, Solid Dose Mfg.

Capital Project Management

Acquisition Management

P&L Management

Lean Management

Startup Company experience

PE Evaluations

Supply Chain (Domestic and Global)

Quality

Team Leadership & Development

EXPERIENCE

SOUTHERN TIER PET NUTRITION, Sherburne, NY 4/2019 – 3/2020

Gourmet Pet Nutrition Products (International and Domestic)

General Manager

Brought in to meet operational outputs to meet growing sales and meet regulatory requirements.

Moved production yields from 85% to 90%.

Made organizational changes to improve Customer Service, Human Resources, Training, Safety and Sanitation.

Executed a consolidated warehousing and distribution system.

WHITEHALL SPECIALTIES, Whitehall, WI

(Project Assignment – Completed two months early) 7/2017 – 11/2018

200+ Dairy products shipped internationally with a 7 DOS inventory. This plant is the largest and most complex in the company (2X+)

Plant 2 Manager (Process Improver)

Brought in to lead an urgent and rapid turnaround in this facility prior to a company sale.

Results include: TIR of 3.4 vs 15.3 YA, Rework generation reduced 50%, outputs increased by 33%,

50% new supervisory staff and transformative management operating system program put in place.

FRIESLAND CAMPINA (A Dutch Company), Delhi, NY 2/2016 – 2/2017

Biopharmaceutical and Cellular Nutrition Hydrolysate Ingredient Manufacturer including Infant Formula. Highly technical processor of protein materials for global markets. North American division of one of the world’s largest dairy companies.

Vice President Operations / Director of Operations

Responsibility for all activities on site including Global Supply Chain P&L for the hydrolysate business. Provide operational leadership for the North American Ingredient Company including Warehouse and 3rd party manufacturers in the region.

In short order affected a turnaround from several Supply Chain issues to improving quality, efficiency, capacity and cost.

Implemented foundation teams in Maintenance, Continuous improvement and organizational communication and accountability.

James Cudahy

LIQUADRY, Delta, UT 9/2010 – 2/2016

Nutraceutical Ingredient Manufacturer. Agricultural and manufacturing vertically integrated company owning 1800 acres for harvesting grasses (Wheat, Barley etc.) and additional assets to convert juices to a powder.

Chief Operating Officer/ New Product Development (China)

Responsibility for all Company functions (manufacturing, marketing, customer delivery, quality, R&D (formulation), engineering, supply chain and inventory control).

Moved this small underdeveloped company, through hands on execution, to a level compliant with global regulatory, industry and customer requirements. Developing, implementing and operating foundational processes, procedures and systems for company control, reporting and tracking.

Conversion from a “meet minimum requirements” to “using TQM in Product and Process Improvement” culture. Standardized Global purchasing processes and requirements.

Executing an operational plan for 45% CAGR in revenue for 5 years while maintaining EBITDA improvements of 40% by leveraging existing asset base.

Very successful in quality, cost, delivery and safety targets aligned with growth. Volume growth of 400% over tenure.

PRIVATE EQUITY CONSULTANT, Draper, UT 1/2010 – 5/2012

Work with three Private Equity firms providing industrial and functional (Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturing) advise, analysis and expert opinion.

SABINSA CORPORATION (An Indian Corp.), Piscataway, NJ and Payson, UT 5/2008 - 12/2009

Nutraceutical Contract Manufacturer. Focus on starting up contract manufacturing and developing Corporate (SOPs, quality, HR and cost accounting) systems. All Raw materials purchased abroad.

President / Chief Operating Officer

Responsibility for Company P&L ($25M) (manufacturing, marketing, customer delivery, quality, R&D (formulation), engineering, supply chain, inventory control, and finance).

Commercialized a contract manufacturing facility (tablet, capsules and stick packs) with international certifications (i.e. cGMP, TGA) and US FDA training and certification.

Organizational recruitment, development and training for the entire country staff.

Executed a financial plan for 21%+ top line while achieving an 8% cost improvement (net 29%).

Public Media representation in written and public presentations.

NELLSON NUTRACEUTICAL LLC, Irwindale, CA, Salt Lake, UT and Montreal, Canada 4/2004 -4/2008

Dietary Supplement and Functional Food Manufacturer

Senior Vice President / General Manager - Powder Division (Contract Manufacturer)

Total P&L responsibility for the Division.

Leadership of Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering, Maintenance, R&D and Customer Service groups within the division (500 people), with revenue of $80M (20% International).

The product portfolio includes supplement, high protein, weight loss and athletic nutrition powders sold to marketing and distribution companies.

Delivered Top line sales growth of 30+% year over year.

Delivered cost savings of $1.5 million for 3 consecutive years.

Delivered $5 million in inventory reduction while improving customer service from 75% to 92%.

Implementation of Lean manufacturing practices.

Implementation of a foundational QCDSM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale) process for operational management, communication and leadership.

Ensured regulatory compliance (FDA, OSHA, EPA, TGA) in a constantly changing environment.

Negotiated Domestic and International supplier agreements

Preparation for supplement legislative (FDA) changes.

James Cudahy

Leadership of the Sales and Customer Service organizations (8/07 to 4/08).

Including:

Total responsibility for top line revenue and EBITDA for entire company ($260M).

Creation of a sales forecasting process.

Implementation of an Initiative Tracker system.

Development of a unified Sales and Account management organization.

AURORA FOODS, KELLOGG COMPANY, KRAFT FOODS 6/1982-4/2004

Changes in ownership occurred over this time period

Vice President Manufacturing, Mattoon, IL, Centralia, IL, West Seneca, NY, St. Elmo, IL and Contract

Manufacturers (3/2000 - 4/2004)

Total responsibility for all operation (union and non-union) activities on sites (Bakery, Dry Cake mix, Syrup).

Responsible for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, engineering, purchasing and finance.

Production requirements for the sites are 40 million cases of product (Frozen, Dry, Refrigerated and Liquid) representing approximately $700 million in sales (1000+ people).

Leadership of the Cost Effectiveness Team ($12M per year savings).

Purchase and startup of "brownfield" site to self-manufacture liquid products.

General Plant Manager. Frozen, Refrigerated and Fresh Bakery Mattoon, IL (4/1995 - 3/2000)

Total responsibility for all manufacturing activities on site

Responsible for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, engineering, purchasing and finance

Responsible for by 32 salaried and 400 hourly employees

Production requirements for the site are 120 million lb. of product representing approximately $150 million in sales

Capital and Productivity Manager, White Plains, NY

Manufacturing Manager, San Leandro, Ca.

Production Department Head, San Leandro, Ca.

Assistant Coffee Department Head, San Leandro, Ca.

Division Process Engineer, Hoboken, NJ

EDUCATION

Manhattan College, NY Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering)

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