LaMar Allen

SVP Operations

Iowa City, IA *****

adzz3y@r.postjobfree.com

+1-507-***-****

Experienced Senior SVP of Operational Supply Chain. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

SVP Operations

Champion Metal Supply - Iowa City, IA

March 2023 to Present

Senior Vice President of Operations

Plan direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Director of Operations

Midwest Extraction Services - Waseca, MN

September 2019 to May 2021

Director of all operational disciplines.

Human Capitol Management.

Succession Planning.

Global Communications.

Grass roots cascade .

Safety,Quality,Delivery and Cost Metrics.

All operational Certifications.

Budget P&L

Lean Concepts Black Belt -World Class

CI certificate- ATS

Grass roots start up

Directing Manager Warehousing Logistics

All American Pet Proteins - Greeley, CO

February 2018 to September 2019

Span of control Directing Manager Warehouse / Logistics Fulfillment Manager

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC - Waseca, MN

February 2012 to 2018

Experienced Fulfillment Manager with over 20 years in Manufacturing operations. With applied knowledge in Lean Management and Continuous Improvement. Results driven with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I have cultivated progress in both a union and non –union environment.

• Managed 20 fulltime and 13 seasonal associates 2 direct reports.

• Developed a high performing organization.

• Oversee all Demand planning scheduling and Procurement.

• Promoted a culture of safety with zero recordable accidents 2012-2015.

• Established a culture of Inventory accuracy. 3rd party audit 2012-2015 zero inventory Inaccuracies were found. Volumes of 253.3 million pounds.

• Work closely with Quality assurance department in reducing the amount of slow moving inventory.

• Implemented lean logistics systems to eliminate waiting and detentions from carriers.

• Created new footprint and value stream mapped the flow of incoming and outgoing Inventory. Eliminating 3rd party foot traffic into facility helping to ensure our safety and maintain our Food Defense Plan.

• Ensure compliance of all regulatory and corporate standards.

• Implemented Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost in to Warehousing system to deliver safe and sustainable quality products to our customers.

• Improved S&OP process through implementing and embedding integrated supply chain systems.

• Delivered on going sustainability productivity projects.

• Implemented 5s program for warehousing.

• Safety Champion for planned inspections to help eliminate recordable injuries.

• Realign existing work flow schedule to flex to facility volumes and throughput.

• Maximized productivity to reduce seasonal head count 10%.

• Established tote sales of unusable totes. Generating a 50% payback on our investment.

• Responsible for month end Inventory reconciliation and close. resulting in sustainable change.

Production Manager

Pinnacle Food Group - Waseca, MN

2010 to 2012

• Managed 156 union, 40 casuals and 230 seasonal associates.

• Directed activities of fresh pack on 3 separate shifts. Driving improved efficiencies and throughput.

• Utilize lean concepts (SIC and Kazan's) to drive yield improvements.

• Worked with a cross functional team implementing CDC production systems to Waseca.

• Established and Improved SOP's and standardized work

• Develop and Mentored department leads and associates.

• Led and implemented 6s

• Helped develop a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

• Responsible for conducting personnel evaluations and implementing training programs.

• Responsible for coordinating safety meetings.

• Developed and lead Kaizen groups. (Value stream mapping), (cost reduction) etc.

• Maintained all safety protocols per FDA, Dept. Agriculture and OSHA. Shift Manager

Birdseye foods - Waseca, MN

2008 to 2010

• Managed two production leads and 12 fulltime production associates.

• Responsible for two weekend production shifts

• Coordinated safety meets.

• Created leads position in conjunction with the Facility Superintendent.

• Responsible for scheduling work flow.

• Training and mentoring leads and hourly associates. Senior Operations Manager/Plant Manager

Wells Co-Pack Foods - Wells, MN

2007 to 2008

• Managed four direct reports five office personnel and 130 hourly associates.

• Budget management.

• Payroll

• Line scheduling.

• Safety training.

• Interviewing and Hiring

• Procurement

• Warehousing/ Shipping and receiving

Level II Technician

Oral B Laboratories - Iowa City, IA

1997 to 2007

• Run Diagnostics and maintain data highway from PLC to CNC machinery.

• Developed and Implemented 6's layouts for packaging and interdental areas. Education

Associate in Management

Rasmussen College - Waseca, MN

February 2011

Certificate in Manufacturing Academy

South Central College - Waseca, MN

April 2010

Associate in Liberal Arts

Kirkwood College - Iowa City, IA

1995

Associate in Liberal Arts

Ellsworth College - Iowa Falls, IA

1993

Diploma in General Studies

Training School - Eldora, IA

Skills

• COST REDUCTION (10+ years)

• BUDGET MANAGEMENT (10+ years)

• BPCS (10+ years)

• LOGISTICS (6 years)

• BUDGET (10+ years)

• Microsoft office, BPCS,Core BPCS,WMS,EAM,Oracle,Lean Logistics,CDC,People Soft,CI and lean concepts, Budget and P&L,TPM,Operator Asset Care,Centerline. (10+ years)

• TPM (10+ years)

• Food Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Continuous Improvement (10+ years)

• Kaizen (10+ years)

• Haccp (10+ years)

• Lean (10+ years)

• Six Sigma (10+ years)

• Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Management Experience (10+ years)

• Lean Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Manufacturing Management

• Budgeting (10+ years)

• 5S (10+ years)

• Computer Networking (2 years)

• HARPC (3 years)

• Plant Management (10+ years)

• Quality Assurance (10+ years)

• SAP (2 years)

• Supply Chain (10+ years)

• Value Stream Mapping (10+ years)

• Production Management (10+ years)

• Root Cause Analysis (10+ years)

• CGMP (10+ years)

• Quality Management (10+ years)

• Process Improvement (10+ years)

• CGMP

• ERP Systems (10+ years)

• Food Safety (10+ years)

• Process Improvement (10+ years)

• Procurement (10+ years)

• Production Management (10+ years)

• Quality Management

• Root Cause Analysis (10+ years)

• CAD (8 years)

• ISO 9001 (10+ years)

• Labor Cost Analysis (10+ years)

• Product Development (10+ years)

• Purchasing (10+ years)

• Quality Control (10+ years)

• Production Planning (10+ years)

• MRP (10+ years)

• Pricing (10+ years)

• Kanban (10+ years)

• Forecasting (10+ years)

• Microsoft Excel

• Warehouse experience (10+ years)

• Supervising experience (10+ years)

• Time management (10+ years)

• Management (10+ years)

• Freight (10+ years)

• Forklift (10+ years)

• Warehouse distribution (10+ years)

• Project management (10+ years)

• Human resources (10+ years)

• Sales (10+ years)

• Maintenance

• Supply chain management (10+ years)

• Inventory control (10+ years)

• Leadership (10+ years)

• English (10+ years)

• Operations management

• Contracts

• Financial acumen

• Negotiation

• Transportation management

• Growing experience

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Microsoft Outlook

• Computer literacy

• Fabrication

• Communication skills

• Spanish

• Ductwork

• Accounting

• Food management

• Research

• Data analysis skills

• Software troubleshooting

• Restaurant experience

• Organizational skills

• Strategic planning

• Senior leadership

• Business development

Languages

• English - Fluent

• Spanish - Intermediate

• Tagalog - Beginner

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamar-d-allen-21b64394 Awards

Zero Landfill

June 2012

Team leader : First in Pinnacle Foods organization to go Zero Landfill. Certifications and Licenses

HACCP,Hazmat,First responder,Firstaide CPR,Lean Manufacturing,CI,Train the Trainer, OSHA30,EPA,Zero Hurt,Forklift trainer,Capitol Project Management. Present

Active Shooter

Present

PMP

Food Handler Certification

Assessments

Verbal communication — Proficient

October 2020

Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely

Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Groups

Master Mason

Present

Master Mason of the Tuscan Lodge

Additional Information

Experienced Manager with over 20 years in Manufacturing operations. With applied knowledge in Lean Management and Continuous Improvement. Results driven with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I have cultivated progress in both a union and non -union environment resulting in sustainable change.

Core Competencies

• Accomplished in CI and lean Manufacturing processes.

• Proficient in CDC and production systems focusing on OEE and throughput.

• Cost reduction and Budget Management.

• Proficient in EAM systems.

• Proficient - WM Systems, Lean Logistics, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP. BPCS &Core BPCS.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Extensive experience in team building and leading a group to a consensus.

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