David Ezell

Sweetwater, TN *****

adzczm@r.postjobfree.com

+1-423-***-****

Work Experience

Operations Manager

Viskase Corporation - Loudon, TN

October 2022 to April 2023

Manage 24/7 operations with 159 associates on 4 rotating shifts, producing casing for prepared meats in a chemical process.

Introduced and implemented Lean systems in the operations department. Led 12 Operations Supervisors with the creation and implementation of work instructions and Leader Standard Work. Operations Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper - Knoxville, TN

July 2021 to October 2022

* Manage four shifts in 24/7 operation with 112 operators and supervisors.

* Responsible for coffee flow to 33 packaging lines.

* Manage incoming Green Bean, roasting, grinding and flavoring of coffee.

* Manage approximately 400 bags daily of 1000lb bags of ground coffee ready to be packaged. Distribution Manager

Thermofisher Scientific, Inc - Rockwood, TN

July 2017 to July 2021

* Manage daily receipts of products and materials.

* Manage daily picking of sales/production orders.

* Manage daily shipping of products of $200,000 - $600,000.

* Budgetary requirements for 20 employees and equipment.

* Maintenance responsibility for warehouse equipment and buildings. Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Coca-Cola Refreshments - Cleveland, TN

November 2015 to July 2017

* Manage two separate warehouses.

* Budgetary oversight for 40 employees & 30 million cases.

* Responsible for GMP's, FDA requirements, Food Safety, Food Defense and safety compliance for two warehouses.

* Maintain ISO certification (9001, 14000, 22000). Production Manager

Coca-Cola Enterprises - Cleveland, TN

August 1999 to November 2015

* Responsible for plant GMP's, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, AIB, TPM, 5S, Lean, KORE requirements.

* Achieved ISO 9001, 14000 & 22000 certification.

* Increased plant efficiency by 12% over 4 years.

* Lowered direct labor cost for 4 straight years.

* Managed volume growth of 40% over 4 years.

* Decreased employee turnover by 35%.

* Reduced out of stocks to 0.67%.

* Managed crewing for 85 employees in a cyclical business.

* Managed costs to budgetary requirements.

* Increased raw material yield by 1%.

Quality System Manager & Shift Superintendent

Johnston Coca-Cola - Cleveland, TN

1998 to 1999

* Implemented Process Improvement Teams.

* Developed Work Instructions and SOP's for plant.

* Led 2nd shift operation to 20% gain in efficiency. Quality Assurance Supervisor

Johnston Coca-Cola - Cleveland, TN

1996 to 1998

* Developed SPC program to ensure product quality.

* Revised staffing schedule to reduce indirect costs.

* Point person for specialized blending systems.

Massmix & Lab Technician

Johnston Coca-Cola - Cleveland, TN

1994 to 1996

* Daily operation of "Mass mix" cold beverage system.

* Microbiological testing.

* General lab duties pertaining to the operation of a beverage line. Education

B.S. in General Science/Chemistry

Tennessee Wesleyan College - Athens, TN

Skills

• The majority of my career has been spent as Production Manager at a Coca-Cola Bottling facility where I reported to the Director of Operations. My management style is to empower the workforce and build teamwork. I manage using specific and attainable goals. In my tenure, I have moved up the organizational chart, using these skills and abilities. I have built my career by working in Quality, Production and Warehouse, to be a well- rounded manager and learn skills necessary to provide leadership in a varied work setting.

• ISO 9001

• Lean

• 5S

• Lean Manufacturing

• Process Improvement

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