Ramon Canek

Operations Business Development Strategic Planning

Experience

Skills

Chief Product O cer with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries including but not limited to Food and Bottling Manufacturing and Airlines. Specializes in stream lining food and beverage production and e ciency by increasing the speed in production, lowering down time, implementing new processes and procedures, while making sure the business is in compliance with all government and state regulations. Accustomed to high profile executive roles and making high-stakes decisions. Develop and implement strategies that increase product profitability, market share, and product awareness. Extensive experience capitalizing on growth opportunities through product development, market analysis, and smart business instincts. 310-***-**** adwbbm@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin Redondo Beach, CA Achievements

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Winner of BevNet’s Best New

Product Award 2018 for the flavor

of Jalapeño Kiwi Cucumber

Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Raw,

Gluten Free - All inspections were

passed with 96.5% or over

Green Belt

Full Professional Proficiency Full Professional Proficiency Full Professional Proficiency Product Development Business Development

Supply Chain Management Microsoft O ce

CBD / THC

New Facility Build-outs

Product Development Health Inspections Lean Six Sigma Ran entire operation cross countries, moved operations from Thailand to the US. Developed new products / packaging and worked with CBD/THC. Worked on installing new packaging lines with several customers. In charge of new product developments and start up companies. Run all operations from raw materials all the way to consumer. Worked with customers in getting better margins and lower their cogs. Developed sales strategies in how to get into market. Trained and couched employees in new standards and regulations . Got my customers all certifications. (kosher, raw, organic, Non-gmo, gluten free, usda, fda, osha) Built and designed new equipment to meet operation needs and speeds. Manage all relationships with copackers and outside vendors. Built and designed several facilities for food and beverage manufacturing. Have represented companies such as Nestle, Genius Juice, KushyPunch, Greenbar Distillery, Redbud Brands, Goldthread, Fruitful, Little West Cold Press Juice, Ubars, Unix, Aesptics Technology, and Thrive Co Packer. Chief Executive O cer Canek Consultants 02/2010 - Present Continue

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Experience

Scaled business from $1M to $65M in annual revenue in 5 years. Head of Production Department with over 150 employees. Plan, control and execute a product's flow, from acquiring raw materials and production through distribution to the final customer, in the most streamlined and cost-e ective way. Oversaw Purchasing department; lowering COGs every year. Design and build custom machinery.

Managed QA/QC department to ensure that the product is inspected, tested, and sample materials for defects and deviations from specifications.

Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments. Build out of new facilities.

Saved the company over 1 million dollars last year in freight costs. Oversaw Product HR department, including hiring, training, and employee management. Passed health inspections (county and state), for Organic, Non-Gmo, Kosher, Raw, and Gluten Free certification. Chief Product O cer Health-Ade Kombucha 01/2014 - 03/2019 Managed 89 employees with a specific budget, which reduced overtime and increased profits by 34%. Worked with vendors promoting products in gas stations including Pepsi, Coke, Vitamin Water, UNFI, United Grocers, KeHe and Frito-Lay.

Implemented policies and procedures to improve operations and strategic solutions to customer complaints. Awarded 100% customer satisfaction. Sta development, managed projects cost and Quality Assurance. Hired, trained, and supervised sta and oversaw o ce personnel programs. Operations Manager Customer Service / Sales Chevron 04/2003-07/2004 Responsible for $1.5M in production equipment for American Airlines, TWA, ANA, US Air, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines and Mid West.

29% reduction in daily overtime of 180 Union employees by creating new processes and procedures to reduce hourly labor and increase daily production. Supervised and inspected all equipment / food to meet the FDA, USDA and health inspection requirements. Awarded Quality Assurance program and developments. Production Quality Assurance Supervisor LSG Sky Chefs 10/2002-04/2003 Direct operations of over 200 employees, providing day-to-day leadership and management, establishing and monitoring sta performance, quality control, productivity improvements, and customer satisfaction. Measure the e ectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.

Drive the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives. Manage shipping, production, and sales departments; oversee strategic planning and forecasting for product and machine management, logistics, purchasing, ordering, marketing, and business development. Oversee human resources including employee management, hiring, training, implementing safety policies to comply with OSHA and government regulations, processing payroll using ADP, and holding monthly employee meeting to discuss current issues and success.

Maintain and grow relationships with vendors, clients, investors, and business partners.Oversee operations for Fresh produce, Cold Pressed/HPP Juice Experience, and Refrigeration Operations. In charge of sales; working with brokers and product development, provide expertise and close deals with vendors such as Wholefoods, Sprouts, Walmart, Target, Costco, United Natural Foods, KeHe Distributors. Overseeing implementation of the Marketing strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR. Manage bottle/cap/label/juice inventory for production of 2M bottles a month. Knowledge of all heath code violations and inspections, organic and kosher procedures. FAA, FDA, USDA, OSHA, GMP certified.

COO GT’s Living Foods (FKA “Millennium Products”) 10/2004-12/2013

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