Carl Blakely

· Riverbank, CA *****

C: 832-***-****

adp1l3@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Webster University, 2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Methodist University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 2001

Strategic Planning and Vision Post-Graduate Certificate, Georgetown University, 2021

Green Belt Six Sigma, Mars University, New Jersey, 2013

Supervisory Leadership for Manufacturing, Indiana University – Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana

College Activities: Dean’s List

EXPERIENCE:

Director of Manufacturing Operations – November 2015 - Present

G3 Enterprises (E&J Gallo 3rd Generation) Modesto, CA: Responsible for the overall bottling components strategy, development, and execution of the manufacturing and sourcing activities contributing to the manufacturing of packaging material, finished wine bottling and component distribution. This includes the bottling of wine and the raw material sourcing/manufacturing of corks, metal screw caps, champagne stoppers and wine labels. Responsible for the following teams: Production (Union Envirnoment), Quality, Maintenance, Customer Service, Warehouse, Domestic Supply Chain and P&L.

Leveraged experience in tactical operations management and strategic vision implementation to increase site contribution margin by 7% YOY

Integrated innovative options through internal resources to eliminate reliance on foreign suppliers for key components, 45% metal cost reduction

Led the overall strategy and implementation of Just-In-Time ordering/inventory system modification resulting in a $22M cost of materials on hand

Modified 40-year-old site layout design via numerous Kaizen events to drive optimization resulting in a reduction of 20% labor reduction per unit produced

Fully utilized SAP to identify opportunities related to low profit margin items while driving the business to expand on higher margin offerings

Successfully collaborated closely with Human Resources and Executive team to navigate policy while meeting customer demand through this pandemic

Assistant Director – Operations July 2013 – October 2015

Mars (M&M's, Snickers), Las Vegas, NV: Responsible for all aspects of site P&L for a $350 million facility. Responsible for Financials and Budgets, Logistics - product receiving, and site food safety systems compliance GMP’s. Responsible for the Operations, Site Quality, Warehousing, Customer Service, and site scheduling. Responsible for associate development and site engagement. Directly responsible for the coaching and development of 12 salaried Sr managers and managers and 165 associates.

Led teams to site Excellent performance for improvements in yield in the production of Snickers and Ethel M. candies

Increased site profitability from 27.1% net profit margin in to 28.2 net profit margin over the course of 24 months; Used team ideas to reduce costs, modified receiving procedures to consistently reject nonconforming goods and materials thereby reducing product waste and shrink by 8%

Directed the Operations and Quality teams in site LRQA (3rd Party Audit) readiness resulting in the site’s first Food Safety Compliance assessment

Developed enhanced associate new hire orientation program that incorporated more scenarios associated with the actual role while maintaining covering all information required by the organization

Taught Problem-solving and Continuous Improvement techniques to management team (5 Why, Fishbone, Root Cause Analysis)

Maintained zero deficiencies in building maintenance, Pest control, vendor compliance and utilities programs as reviewed by ISO auditor

Plant Operations Manager July 2011 – July 2013

Mars (Pedigree Dog Food), Tracy, CA : Responsible for the overall Operational success as it applies to Manufacturing production, material quality, employee safety and site efficiency. Responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and resource allocation for a pet food manufacturing facility in a highly competitive market. Led an Operations team of approximately 120 people.

Developed and implemented objectives for operations and executed assignments through delegation to shift managers

Reduced cost of goods sold (COGS) by increasing Operational line efficiency by over 4% in 2 consecutive years

Leverage Lean Principles to reduce and solve complex quality incidents by 14% year over year to enhance the overall customer experience

Led team through a successful SAP implementation while continuing to provide world class service as all facets of the organization adjusted to SAP

Successfully oversaw the development and training of shift managers and operators during a period of 10% year over year revenue growth

Production Team Leader June 2010 – July 2011

Nestle USA (Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets), Mt Sterling, KY : Responsible for ensuring the team abides by all safety and quality standards, leading and executing plant initiatives, and taking ownership of driving Continuous Improvement using TPM and Nestle Continuing Excellence (NCE). Responsible for meeting scheduled production within the prescribed material budget.

Developed 3 salaried Managers and 50 associates thru coaching to achieve a 98% daily on time production startup rate from a previous rate of 88%

Leveraged DMAIC-based Root Cause Analysis problem solving techniques to timely identify root causes to problems and implement sustainable fixes

Recognized for having the safest team in the factory; Utilized Behavior-based safety format to achieve 655 days without an OSHA recordable injury

Reduced customer complaints by 6% using SAP to identify the sources of customer complaints, mitigated causes, improved customer experience

Worked closely with on-site USDA on a daily basis to achieve both ISO compliance and no NR ratings from the USDA based on federal food standards

Effectively used SAP to drive decision making resulting in schedule changes when needed based on material availability to drive efficiency

Served as an agent of change and facilitated the ongoing implementation of TPM leading to an increased operational efficiency by 2% annually

Coached and enforced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that resulted in a 5% reduction in micro testing levels; Zero micro holds

Production Supervisor May 2009 – June 2010

Kraft Foods (Lucky Charms and Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, Kendallville, IN: Responsible for all aspects of production scheduling, HACCP procedures, enforcement of GMPs, OSHA compliance, and driving for results through continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for daily SAP monitoring and PO adjustments as needed.

Coached and mentored 2 salaried Manufacturing Leads and a 52–person shift resulting in 5 consecutive quarters of increased pounds per labor hour

Annual employee satisfaction survey improved by 1.1 points to 9.27 out of 10.00 during this same 5 quarter period

Saved over $250,000.00 by standardizing changeover procedures; Developed changeover SOPs and implemented measurable tracking matrix

Led 2 efficiency teams to complete Lean Manufacturing projects; conducted multiple Kaizen events to drive out process inefficiencies $640k savings

Implemented Kraft’s Target Zero Safety Hero to assist in breaking a 40-year-old safety record in receiving no lost time accidents

Leveraged SAP daily to analyze and prevent materiel inventory shortages as well as tracking finished goods dates preventing obsolescence

Residential Construction Manager/Superintendent August 2004 – March 2009

Cobble Creek Custom Homes, Houston, TX: Prepare and submit Owner invoices in a timely manner per the terms of the contract. Approve all invoices for subcontractors. Represent the Company concerning on-site matters with the owner and designers. Produce, update and monitor the project schedule. Maintain jobsite harmony between the project team, subcontractors, and others involved with the project. Demonstrated leadership and set a good example by being present on job sites under all weather conditions.

Achieved the TOP PRODUCER award for construction for calendar years 2005 and 2006 as a result of closing 50 plus homes per year

Exceeded customer expectations both in terms of time and detail which was reflected in a 9.4 out of 10 JD Powers customer satisfaction rating

Scheduled all material and labor and supervised over 145 subcontractors per project through completion within 2% of budget

US Army Infantry Officer (Active Duty) - Fort Hood, TX (June 1991 – June 2004): As an Army Officer, responsible for training, maintenance, health, welfare, and discipline of over 60 soldiers in an Infantry unit. Responsible for ensuring soldier readiness to deploy anywhere in the world and conduct operations. Maintained and accounted for weapon systems and equipment valued more than $130,000,000.00. Additional responsibilities included Organizational Safety Officer, Mental Health Resource and Absentee Voter Representative.

Led independent teams in Defense of the United States and its Allies while serving 13 years on Active Duty

Led teams during critical operations while deploying to multiple real-world conflicts

Updated numerous US Army-wide Standing Operating Procedures, which were adopted by all Army service members

Earned Commendations for performance and team contributions in conflict

Recognized for finishing as a Distinguished Honor Graduate during officer training: Graduated number 5 out of 320 Officer graduates

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