BARRY K. WERK adx26x@r.postjobfree.com

** ****** **** 845-***-****

New City, NY 10956

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager, Marketing Procurement / Packaging Develoment MilMar Food Group,LLC Goshen, NY 1988-Present (Wilton Foods/Barney’s Foods/Cohen’s Horsdoeuvres/Spring Valley Foods/Juno Chefs/ No Forks Required)

Milmar Food Group is a Frozen Food Manufacturer that produces Kosher and Non-Kosher Horsdoeuvres,

Hospital Meals, Airline Meals, Bulk Meals and Private Label Contracts for other large companies. Previously

Was a division of DFG Foods which was a division of IBP/Foodbrands America (Tyson Foods).

Responsible for all packaging needs from development, BOM creation to production to supporting product & project launches while working closely with sales and marketing.

Proficient in operational and strategic goals in an integrated environment through corporate SAP / IBP Cloud based technology. Assists in the collaboration across the organization.

Real-time various business scenarios in order to meet the growing business demand, supply, and financial models of an organization.

Strong working knowledge in direct mail, large format printing, marketing promotional materials, packaging knowledge from flexible packaging, laminations, innovative stand up pouches,

Printing of Purchase Displays, folding boxes, corrugated, bottles, jars, caps and additional primary and secondary packaging. Familiar with domestic and overseas manufacturers as well as third part fillers. R&D, Creative, Global Supplier Relations (GSR) and Manufacturing.

Packaging Skills that I have achieved: Target costing, engineering of packaging design & production, printing, molding, packaging testing, B.O.M. bill of materials, 3D printing and artwork preparation.

In charge of small teams 4-5 to larger teams 20-30 personnel for special projects

Innovator and development expert who works closely with other user departments to make sure packaging and other related materials are rolled out on a timely scheduled Trade Release date.

Always ready and open minded for new opportunities for savings, improving items, and being a team leader to listen and introduce new ideas from the team as well as myself.

Work closely with color development, package design, package testing, line trials, artwork and dealing directly with customers.

I manage personnel with well-planned goals and accountability. Manage multiple plant locations.

Responsible for a total procurement budget of nearly $130 million dollars, consisting of food ingredients, produce, packaging (retail & secondary packaging) and equipment. Additionally, responsible for managing the development of all retail in-store Point of Purchase Display materials. Proactively work with the Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure consistency and on time rollouts.

Work closely with clients during the rollout of new items to ensure customer satisfaction is kept at an optimum level.

Achieved savings of over 7 million dollars across varied product lines, while maintaining high quality standards. Delivered substantial savings and working capital improvements each year.

Lead synergy and acquisition for entire packaging global spend to generate significant value and define, recommend and execute short, medium & long term plans to deliver continuous improvement & value.

Work with cross-functional teams in the development of project scope & related timelines which meet with brand design agencies for packaging design projects on time and within the brand’s budget from category audit through initial design concept to handoff to agency partners.

Manage the inbound supply chain of all critical commodities. I manage the internal team and external vendors to create and ensure a seamless supply chain of all materials while maintaining the quality and certification programs that are required.

Liaison to the U.S.D.A. Involved in the Development of Safety, Education and Quality Programs.

Oversee the Quality Assurance of 3 shifts/ 6 Day Production.

Advisor to the Owner in Strategic Operative Decisions. Ability to Troubleshoot and Solve problems.

General Manager Wellesley Hotel, Ramsey NJ 1987-1988

Responsible for the Entire Property. Developed and Implemented all Operating Budgets, Sales Promotion and Marketing.

Achieved during my tenure an Exceptionally High Level of Maintenance Standards, Safety Programs and Raised the Occupancy Rate Average from 75% to 90% without sacrificing Profitability.

Assisted in the Merger between Wellesley and Prime Motor Inns.

Food Service Manager I.B.M./Marriott Food Service Management, Montvale NJ 1986-1987

Responsible for 5 locations, day to day operations, accounting, hiring, purchasing and menu.

Performed Vendor Audits and Critique other Marriott locations for Marriott Corporation.

Assisted in the Merger between Marriott Food Service and Saga Food Corporation.

EDUCATION Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island

B.S. Hotel-Restaurant/Institutional Management

A.S. Hotel Food & Beverage Management

A.S. Culinary Arts

POST GRADUATE COURSES : Marketing, Layout and Design, Packaging design, and Real Estate

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